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Which operating system powers the Cisco Nexus series of switches and is optimized for modern data center deployments?

The correct answer is D. NX-OS. Cisco NX-OS is the operating system specifically developed for Cisco Nexus series switches, which are widely used in modern data centers. NX-OS is optimized for scalability, high availability, and virtualization features. It differs from IOS and IOS XE (used in traditional router

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Question

Which operating system powers the Cisco Nexus series of switches and is optimized for modern data center deployments?

Options

  • AIOS
  • BIOS XE
  • CIOS XR
  • DNX-OS

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  • B
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  • D
    93% (25)

Explanation

Cisco NX-OS is the operating system specifically developed for Cisco Nexus series switches, which are widely used in modern data centers. NX-OS is optimized for scalability, high availability, and virtualization features. It differs from IOS and IOS XE (used in traditional routers and switches) and IOS XR (used in carrier-grade platforms). NX-OS includes advanced features such as Virtual Port Channels (vPC), FabricPath, and integrated Layer 2/3 capabilities tailored for data center networks.

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#NX-OS#Cisco Nexus#operating systems#data center OS

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