The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Fabric Module is a high-availability module designed for use in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches. It provides a non-stop forwarding (NSF) and non-stop routing (NSR) capability to ensure that the switch fabric remains operational even in the event of a module failure.
The module contains two fabric modules, each with its own supervisor and fabric cards, which work together to provide redundancy and high availability. The supervisor module is responsible for managing and controlling the fabric module, while the fabric cards provide the switching and forwarding capabilities.
In the event of a supervisor or fabric card failure, the other module takes over and continues to provide switching and forwarding functionality without interruption. This ensures that there is no loss of connectivity or data, and that the switch fabric remains operational.
The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 also supports In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), which allows for software upgrades to be performed without interrupting the switch fabric. This allows for the switch fabric to continue to operate even during software upgrades.
The module is also designed with a hot-swappable capability, which allows for the replacement of failed components without disrupting the switch fabric. This further enhances the high availability of the switch fabric.
Key Features and Benefits of Nexus 18 Slots ModuleThe N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Fabric Module is a high-performance switch fabric module designed for use in the Cisco Nexus 7000 series of switches. Some key features and benefits of this module include:
- High-performance switching: The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 is designed to deliver high-performance switching for large-scale data center environments. It supports up to 18 terabits per second of switching capacity, making it ideal for use in environments where large amounts of data need to be moved quickly and efficiently.
- Scalability: The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 is designed to be highly scalable, allowing users to add more modules as needed to expand their network's capacity and performance. This makes it easy to grow your network as your business needs change.
- Redundancy: The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 includes built-in redundancy features to help ensure that your network remains up and running even in the event of a failure. This includes dual-redundant supervisor engines, and the ability to use redundant fabric modules.
- Virtualization support: The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 is designed to work well with virtualization technologies, making it easy to create and manage virtual networks within your data center. This can help you to better utilize your resources and reduce costs.
- Energy efficiency: The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 is designed to be energy-efficient, helping to reduce the costs associated with running your network. It includes features such as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and Power over Ethernet (PoE) to help reduce power consumption.
The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Fabric Module is a high-performance, scalable fabric module designed for use in cloud computing environments. It is part of the Cisco Nexus 7000 series of switches, which are known for their high availability, scalability, and performance.
The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 offers 18 ports of 40 Gbps or 72 ports of 10 Gbps connectivity, providing a high-speed interconnect between servers, storage, and other network devices. It also supports the use of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel (FC) protocols, allowing for efficient storage connectivity.
The fabric module also includes a number of advanced features that are designed to support cloud computing environments. For example, it supports virtual PortChannel (vPC) and virtual Device Context (vDC) technologies, which allow for the creation of virtual networks and the separation of network traffic. This enables organizations to create and manage multiple virtual networks on a single physical infrastructure, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N7K-C7018-FAB-2
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Name Nexus 7000 18-Slot Chassis 110Gbps/Slot Fabric Module
- Product Type Switch Fabric Module
Technical Information
- Application/Usage Switching Network
- Application/Usage Switching Fabric
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 18
Miscellaneous
- Compatibility Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch chassis
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