Introduction to BRKOPT-2806.pdf

This technical design guide provides validated configuration templates and performance optimization methodologies for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches running NX-OS 10.4(x) software. Developed through Cisco’s Solution Validation Services (SVS) team, the document addresses common throughput bottlenecks in hyperscale data center deployments using VXLAN EVPN architectures.

The guide specifically supports Nexus 9508/93180YC-FX platforms with N9K-X9736C-EX line cards, containing field-proven configurations for:

  • Multi-pod ACI fabric integration
  • 400G QSFP-DD interface optimization
  • CoPP (Control Plane Policing) hardening

First published in Q3 2024 as part of Cisco’s Data Center Master Certification program, this 2806 revision resolves documentation conflicts found in earlier BRKOPT-2500 series guides.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​VXLAN Performance Tuning​​
  • 22% throughput improvement through MTU path discovery enhancements
  • BGP EVPN route dampening thresholds for stability during link flaps
  1. ​​Security Hardening​​
  • CoPP policies blocking unauthorized TACACS+ port 49 traffic
  • VRF-aware DHCP snooping configurations
  1. ​​Telemetry Optimization​​
  • NetFlow v9 sampling rates for 400G interfaces
  • Prometheus exporter templates for Grafana integration
  1. ​​Protocol Enhancements​​
  • PIM-SSM join/prune interval adjustments
  • BFD subsecond timer configurations for ECMP paths
  1. ​​Critical Updates​​
    Resolves 14 documentation errors from previous editions including:
  • Incorrect QoS marking values for RoCEv2 traffic
  • Outdated NX-API authentication procedures

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Platforms Minimum NX-OS Version Incompatible Components
Nexus 9508 (N9K-X9736C-EX) 10.4(3)F M3-Series Line Cards
Nexus 93180YC-FX 10.4(2)F N9K-M12PQ uplink modules
Nexus 9336C-FX2 10.4(1)F FEX 2348UPQ devices

​​Configuration Constraints​​:

  • Requires 64GB RAM for telemetry features
  • Incompatible with VXLAN OTV gateway configurations
  • Requires SHA-512 encrypted management plane

Technical Document Access

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