cisco aci vpc

Short overview about Cisco Aci Vpc and what's good to know about.

Virtual Port Channels (vPCs) are a Cisco Nexus feature that allows links that are physically connected to two different Cisco Nexus devices to appear as a single port channel to a third device. vPCs allow Cisco Nexus devices to create the illusion of a single, logical switch to simplify your network configuration and management.

Read more related to Cisco ACI: Cisco aci apic ordering guide
Cisco ACI vPC is a variation of the vPC technology that is optimized for use with the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). Cisco ACI vPCs allow you to create a single, logical switch from two physical Cisco Nexus 9300-EX or 9300-FX series switches. This single, logical switch can then be connected to multiple devices, including other Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco ACI leaf switches, and third-party devices.

Cisco ACI vPCs have all of the same features as traditional vPCs, but they also offer some additional features that are specific to Cisco ACI. For example, Cisco ACI vPCs allow you to configure multiple vPCs on a single pair of Cisco Nexus 9300-EX or 9300-FX series switches. This can be useful when you need to connect multiple devices to a single switch or when you want to create a redundant connection between two devices.

Cisco ACI vPCs also offer some additional benefits over traditional vPCs. For example, Cisco ACI vPCs allow you to configure Quality of Service (QoS) policies on a per-vPC basis. This means that you can ensure that critical traffic is always given priority on your network.

If you’re looking for a way to simplify your network configuration and management, Cisco ACI vPCs are a great option.

Related content