Description
Scalable and High-Performance
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 9 Slots Switch Chassis (N7K-C7009) is designed for high-performance and scalability to support the demands of large data centers and enterprise networks. The switch features a modular architecture, which provides flexibility and allows for the addition of more line-card and fabric modules to increase switch capacity. This design enables the switch to scale to support large-scale data centers and enterprise networks with tens of thousands of endpoints. Additionally, the switch is equipped with hardware-accelerated forwarding engines, providing high-speed performance for layer 2 and layer 3 networking applications. Furthermore, the N7K-C7009 is equipped with powerful features like Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs), which provide logical separation of the switch, and Flexible NetFlow (FNF), which enables network visibility and optimization. All these features ensure that the N7K-C7009 is a highly scalable and high-performance switch, capable of supporting the most demanding network environments.
Quality of Service (QoS) Capabilities
Quality of Service (QoS) in the N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus 7000 series switch chassis is a set of features that enable network administrators to prioritize different types of network traffic, improve network performance and ensure predictable network behavior. Some of the key QoS capabilities of the N7K-C7009 include:
- Traffic classification: The switch allows administrators to classify traffic based on a variety of criteria, including Layer 2, 3, and 4 information such as source and destination IP addresses, protocols, port numbers, and more.
- Traffic marking: Traffic that has been classified can be marked with priority tags, such as IP Precedence, Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), and MPLS EXP, to indicate its level of priority in the network.
- Buffer optimization: The switch uses buffer optimization to manage congestion, which helps ensure that high-priority traffic is not dropped during periods of heavy network utilization.
- Congestion management: The switch also uses Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED) to help prevent congestion and provide a more predictable network performance.
- Hierarchical QoS: The switch supports Hierarchical QoS (HQoS) which allows administrators to configure policies at multiple levels of the network, enabling more granular control over network traffic.
- Traffic policing and shaping: The switch supports traffic policing and shaping, which can be used to limit the rate of incoming traffic and control bandwidth utilization.
Reliability and Security
The N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 9 Slots Switch Chassis is a reliable and secure platform for data center network deployment. It has several features that enhance its security and reliability:
- Redundant Power Supply: The switch provides a highly redundant power supply option to ensure that the network remains operational even in the event of a power failure.
- Hardware-based Security: The switch supports hardware-based security features like hardware-based encryption and access control lists (ACLs) to prevent unauthorized access to network resources.
- High Availability: The switch provides a high level of reliability and uptime through its redundancy features such as Virtual Port Channels (vPC), OSPF, and VRRP.
- Comprehensive Management: The switch provides comprehensive management options through the use of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS software, which provides powerful and flexible network management capabilities.
General Information
- Manufacturer Name: Cisco
- MPN: N7K-C7009
- Product Line: Nexus
- Product Series: 7000
- Product Model: 7009
- Product Name: Nexus 7009 Switch Chassis
- Product Type: Switch Chassis
Interfaces / Ports
- Stack Port: Yes
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 9
- Expansion Slot Type: Supervisor Engine
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported: 2
Management & Protocols
- Manageable: Yes
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents Nexus 7009 Switch Chassis
- Fans
- Green Compliant: Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS-5
Dimensions & Weight
- Compatible Rack Unit: 14U
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable
- Width: 17.3 Inch
- Depth: 24 Inch
- Height: 24.5 Inch
- Weight (Approximate): 100 Lbs
