Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N6K-C6004 | Part #: N6K-C6004 | MPN: N6K-C6004
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About the Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor. The Cisco Nexus 6004 (N6K-C6004) is a high-density, purpose-built data center switch chassis designed for top-of-rack and end-of-row deployments demanding unified fabric capabilities. Built on Cisco's Nexus 6000 Series architecture, the 6004 delivers a non-blocking, cut-through switching fabric that supports both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic natively, eliminating the need for separate storage and Ethernet network infrastructures. The platform runs C Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N6K-C6004 |
| Part Number | N6K-C6004 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 6000 Series |
| Product Family | Cisco Nexus 6004 |
| Form Factor | 7-slot modular chassis |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Switching Capacity | 3.5 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.44 Bpps |
| Supported Port Types | 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+), 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+) |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, vPC (Virtual Port Channel), STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4 and IPv6 routing, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PIM (multicast) |
| Overlay Networking | VXLAN bridging and routing |
| Storage Networking | FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), DCBX, Priority Flow Control (PFC), ETS |
| Management | Cisco DCNM, CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, XML, syslog |
| High Availability | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays, ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), stateful process restart |
| Power Supply | Redundant AC and DC power supply options |
| Regulatory Compliance | UL, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.3ad, 802.1Qbb, 802.1Qaz, 802.1Qau |
| Rack Units | 10U |
| Module Slots | 4 line-card slots, 2 supervisor slots |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 6000 N6K-C6004 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.