Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Adapters & NICs
SKU: NXN-HPT= | Part #: NXN-HPT= | MPN: NXN-HPT=
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Nexus High Precision Timestamping NIC is a Cisco Servers specialized network card enabling ultra-precise packet-level timing. This module provides hardware-accelerated timestamping for applications requiring nanosecond accuracy in network event correlation and performance analysis.
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| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Adapters & NICs |
| SKU | NXN-HPT= |
| Part Number | NXN-HPT= |
| Condition | New |
| Description | 10Gbps, 0.25 nanosecond resolution, network capture card |
| Supported speeds | 10GbE, 1GbE, 100M Fast Ethernet |
| Supported media | Fiber (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 1000BASE-SX), SFP+ Direct Attach |
| Host interface | PCIe x8 Gen 3 @ 8.0 GT/s per lane |
| Operating systems | Linux x86_64 (all distributions) |
| Typical latency, raw frames | 64 bytes: 780 ns; 256 bytes: 1 µs |
| Typical latency, raw frames with preloaded TX buffer | 64 bytes: 710 ns; 256 bytes: 930 ns |
| Measurement standard deviation | 0.2ns |
| Flow steering | Up to 128 programmable flow steering rules per port, directing traffic to 32 user accessible buffers |
| Time synchronization | PPS input (sync to within 1ns), PPS output, hardware-assisted PTP IEEE1588 for 2ns time synchronisation |
| Capture formats | Standard PCAPs (nanosecond resolution) and enhanced PCAPs (picosecond resolution) |
The Nexus High Precision Timestamping NIC 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/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the Nexus High Precision Timestamping NIC: new condition; description 10Gbps, 0.25 nanosecond resolution, network capture card; supported speeds 10GbE, 1GbE, 100M Fast Ethernet; supported media Fiber (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 1000BASE-SX), SFP+ Direct Attach; host interface PCIe x8 Gen 3 @ 8.0 GT/s per lane; operating systems Linux x86_64 (all distributions); typical latency, raw frames 64 bytes: 780 ns; 256 bytes: 1 µs. Manufacturer part number NXN-HPT=. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Nexus High Precision Timestamping NIC 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.
