NDB-FX-SWT-K9 Overview
The Cisco NDB-FX-SWT-K9 is the license required to enable Nexus Data Broker features on Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches. It allows the switch to be used for building scalable tap aggregation and SPAN monitoring infrastructure.
The Cisco NDB-FX-SWT-K9 Data Broker helps create an integrated network tapping architecture using OpenFlow-enabled Nexus switches. It provides traffic filtering, load balancing, replication, and dynamic tool configuration capabilities.
Activation
The NDB-FX-SWT-K9 license is installed on the switch and activated using the license install command. Only the Base license (N3K-BAS1K9) is required as a prerequisite.
Key Features Unlocked
- Nexus Data Broker software agent
- OpenFlow pipeline for tapping and SPAN
- Traffic filtering based on L1-L4 headers
- Load balancing traffic across tools
- Traffic replication to multiple tools
- REST API for network automation
NDB-FX-SWT-K9 Licensing Details
Attribute | Description |
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License Type | Term |
License Period | 3 / 5 / 7 years |
Grace Period | 90 days |
Order Scope | Switch-based |
Specifications
Feature | Details |
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Description | Nexus Data Broker License |
License Type | Term-based |
Tap Interfaces | Up to 12 ports |
Supported Products
Product | Part Number | Minimum Software Version |
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Nexus 3016 | N3K-C3016Q-40GE | NX-OS 7.0(3)I6(1) |
Nexus 3048 | N3K-C3048TP-1GE | NX-OS 7.0(3)I6(1) |
Nexus 3132Q | N3K-C3132Q-40GE | NX-OS 7.0(3)I6(1) |
Nexus 3132Q-V | N3K-C3132Q-V | NX-OS 7.0(3)I6(1) |
NDB-FX-SWT-K9 Summary
This license enables Nexus Data Broker capabilities on Nexus 3000 switches. It transforms the switch into a programmable tap/SPAN aggregation device for scaling network monitoring infrastructure.
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