Description
Easy switch Management and Configuration
The Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch Chassis (N7K-C7004-S2E) provides easy switch management and configuration features, making it simple for administrators to manage and configure the switch. Some of the key easy management and configuration features of the N7K-C7004-S2E switch include:
- Command Line Interface (CLI) – the switch provides a comprehensive CLI, allowing administrators to perform advanced configurations and troubleshoot issues from the command line.
- Web-based GUI – the switch also features a web-based GUI, allowing administrators to manage the switch through a web browser, making it easier to perform basic configurations and management tasks.
- Auto-configuration – the switch supports auto-configuration, reducing the time and effort required to set up and configure the switch, making it easier for administrators to get the switch up and running quickly.
- Template-based configuration – the switch supports template-based configuration, allowing administrators to apply pre-defined configuration templates to the switch, reducing the time and effort required to configure the switch.
- Zero-touch deployment – the switch supports zero-touch deployment, allowing administrators to deploy the switch without having to physically interact with the switch, reducing the time and effort required to deploy the switch.
- Scriptable configuration – the switch supports scriptable configuration, allowing administrators to automate switch configuration tasks, reducing the time and effort required to configure the switch and increasing efficiency.
Comprehensive Security Features
The Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch Chassis (N7K-C7004-S2E) provides comprehensive security features that protect data center networks from security threats. Some of the key security features of the N7K-C7004-S2E switch include:
- Access control lists (ACLs) – the switch supports advanced ACLs, allowing administrators to control access to network resources based on a variety of criteria, such as IP addresses, MAC addresses, and port numbers.
- Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet – the switch supports secure remote access protocols, such as SSH and Telnet, allowing administrators to manage the switch securely from a remote location.
- Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) – the switch supports AAA, allowing administrators to control access to the switch based on user authentication, authorization, and accounting.
- Firewall services – the switch supports firewall services, providing deep packet inspection and network protection from a range of security threats, such as malware and network attacks.
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) – the switch supports VRF, allowing administrators to create isolated virtual networks within the same physical network, providing increased security and isolation.
- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) – the switch supports VXLAN, allowing administrators to create and manage virtual networks within the same physical network, providing increased security and isolation.
- Encryption – the switch supports encryption, protecting sensitive data as it travels across the network, providing increased security for sensitive data.
Remote Management and Access Capabilities
The Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch Chassis (N7K-C7004-S2E) provides remote management and access capabilities, allowing administrators to manage and access the switch from remote locations. Some of the key remote management and access capabilities of the N7K-C7004-S2E switch include:
- Remote management protocols – the switch supports remote management protocols, such as Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet, allowing administrators to manage the switch securely from a remote location.
- Web-based GUI – the switch features a web-based GUI, allowing administrators to manage the switch through a web browser, making it easier to perform basic configurations and management tasks from a remote location.
- SNMP – the switch supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), allowing administrators to monitor the switch’s performance and receive alerts for potential issues from a remote location.
- Network Time Protocol (NTP) – the switch supports NTP, allowing administrators to synchronize the switch’s clock with a remote NTP server, ensuring accurate time-stamping of events and logs.
- Syslog – the switch supports syslog, allowing administrators to collect and store log messages from the switch, providing a centralized repository for logging and troubleshooting information.
General Information about this Cisco N7K-C7004-S2E
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N7K-C7004-S2E
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 7000
- Product Model 7004
- Product Name Nexus 7004 Switch Chassis
- Product Type Switch Chassis
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 4 x Expansion Slot
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 4
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 2
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
Miscellaneous
- Environmentally Friendly Yes
- Environmental Certification RoHS-5