NX-OS and Cisco Nexus Switching: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures

The most recent evolution in the Nexus line is the integration of Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

Conclusion: Don't Just Build a Network. Build a Fabric.

• Benefit: This enables massive scale and allows workloads to move freely between servers across Layer 3 boundaries without changing IP addresses.

NX-OS embeds security at every layer:

. While NX-OS provides a robust Command Line Interface (CLI) for manual configuration, the Nexus 9000 series supports a "Cisco ACI mode." This moves the architecture from a box-by-box management model to a policy-based automation model. By using a centralized controller (the APIC), administrators can define application requirements, and the network automatically configures the fabric to meet those needs. Conclusion

Verdict (concise)