Cisco Nexus 7000 N7K-C7009= Data Sheet

 

 

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Data Sheet 

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches 

Product Overview 

Cisco Nexus

®

 7000 Series Switches combine high levels of scalability with operational flexibility. 

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches provide the foundation for Cisco

®

 Unified Fabric. They are a modular data 

center-class product line designed for highly scalable 1/10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet networks with a fabric 

architecture that scales beyond 17 terabits per second (Tbps). Designed to meet the requirements of the most 

mission-critical data centers, the switches deliver continuous system operation and virtualized, pervasive services. 

The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series is based on the proven Cisco NX-OS Software operating system, with enhanced 

features to deliver real-time system upgrades with exceptional manageability and serviceability. 

The first in the next generation of switch platforms, the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series (Figure 1) provides integrated 

resilience combined with features optimized specifically for the data center for availability, reliability, scalability, and 

ease of management. 

Figure 1.    Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 

 

Features and Benefits 

Coupled with Cisco NX-OS, the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series delivers a comprehensive set of features with nonstop 

operation in four chassis form factors: 

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18-slot chassis with 18 front-accessible module slots and side-to-side airflow in a compact horizontal form 

factor with purpose-built integrated cable management. 

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10-slot chassis with 10 front-accessible vertical module slots and front-to-back airflow and an integrated 

cable management system.