Unifying the Data Center

NX-OS Software

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Cisco NX-OS is a full-featured, modular, and scalable network operating system available on the entire Cisco Data Center switching portfolio.

Built as the foundation of Cisco Data Center 3.0, NX-OS helps ensure continuous availability and sets the standard for mission-critical environments. Its self-healing, highly modular design makes zero-impact operations a reality and provides exceptional operational flexibility. It delivers the features critical to a next-generation data center:

• High Availability: Minimizes the impact of infrastructure failure or maintenance time
• Unified Fabric: Consolidates different types of traffic, which greatly simplifies network infrastructure and offers consistent features and operations without compromising functionality
• Virtualization: Converges multiple virtual networks to simplify and reduce infrastructure and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Simplified Operations: Reduces operating costs and complexity
• Platform for Innovation: Facilitates integration of ongoing innovation and evolution of standards