The Cisco Nexus® 3100-V series is the latest addition to the industry's widely deployed Cisco Nexus 3100 platform. The Cisco Nexus 3100-V platform consists of high-density low-power-consumption and low-latency fixed-configuration data center switches with line-rate Layer 2 and 3 features that support enterprise applications service provider hosting high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud computing environments. These switches support a wide range of port speeds with flexible combinations of 1/10/40/100-Gbps connectivity with improved port density and scalability in compact 1-rack-unit (1RU) form factors.

The Cisco Nexus 3100-V platform runs the industry-leading Cisco® NX-OS Software operating system which helps ensure continuous availability and sets the standard for mission-critical data center environments. The platform is designed for programmable fabric which offers flexibility mobility and scalability for service providers and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and cloud providers; and for programmable networks which automate configuration and management for customers who want to take advantage of the DevOps operating model and tool sets. It is well suited for data centers that require cost-effective power-efficient line-rate Layer 2 and 3 top-of-rack (ToR) switches. These switches also support forward and reverse airflow (port-side exhaust and port-side intake) schemes with AC and DC power inputs.