Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches are multiprotocol-capable, high-density, and high-performance switches that incorporate Ethernet/IP, virtualization, Layer 4 to Layer 7 services, and low-latency interconnect (LLI) technologies. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series models are described in the following topics:
Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch
The Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis has four slots that allow for one or two supervisor modules and up to two I/O modules. Additionally, the chassis holds a fan tray, up to four power supplies, and cable management frames. Optionally, you can include a door and air filter. Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7004 Chassis identifies these features as seen from the front of the chassis.
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Air intake areas for up to four AC or DC power supplies (N7K-AC-3KW/N7K-DC-3KW/N7K-HV-3.5KW) or blank filler plates in place of missing power supplies to maintain the designed airflow. |
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Fan tray |
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Cable management side frames |
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Handles used for moving the chassis (reduce the chassis weight to less than 120 lbs (54.4 kg) in order to use these handles to lift the chassis) |
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I/O or NAM modules (1 to 2 modules in slots 3 to 4). |
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Air intake areas for supervisor and I/O modules |
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Supervisor modules (1 or 2 modules in slots 1 and 2). These modules are of only one of the following types (if installing two supervisor modules, both modules must be the same type with the same amount of memory):
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Note |
Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7004 Chassis shows the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis as it appears when it is fully configured before including cables for management and network connections. The systems that are not fully configured with the maximum number of supervisor modules, I/O modules, or power supply units have blank panels installed in place of the missing components to maintain the designed airflow for system cooling. |
The I/O module slots hold one or two of the following types of modules:
- F2 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ with XL option and FEX support (N7K-F248XP-25 and N7K-F248XP-25E1)
- 48-port 1-/10-GBASE-T with XL option (N7K-F248XT-25E)
- F3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ (N7K-F348XP-25)
- 12-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-F312FQ-25)
- 6-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet CPAK (N7K-F306CK-25)
- M1 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 10/100/1000 with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
- M2 Series I/O modules
- 24-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M224XP-23L)
- 6-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M206XP-23L)
- 2-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M202XP-23L)
- M3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (N7K-M348XP-25L)
- 24-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-M324FQ-25L)
- Network Analysis modules (N7K-SM-NAM-K9)
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Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 8.0(1), the following I/O modules are not supported: |
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- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ (N7K-F248XP-25)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
You must install the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis in a two- or four-post 19-inch EIA rack that meets the following specifications:
- Mounting rails that conform to the English universal hole spacing as specified in ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
- The minimum vertical rack space is 12.25 inches (31.1 cm) or 7 rack units (RU) for a single chassis installation.
Install the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis at the lowest possible RU on the rack for stability. If there are other devices in the rack, install the heavier chassis below the lighter chassis.
DANGER |
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 1048 |
Cisco Nexus 7009 Switch
The Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis has 9 slots that allow for one or two supervisor modules and up to seven I/O modules. Additionally, the chassis also holds up to five fabric modules, one fan tray, up to two power supplies, and cable management frames. The chassis also has a front-mount bracket (an alternative center-mount bracket can be ordered) and four positioning handles (two on each side) that you use to position the chassis after you place it on a mechanical lift or bottom-support brackets. Optionally, you can include a door and air intake frame.
Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis identifies the standard features on the front and sides of the Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis, and Standard Hardware Features on the Rear of a Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis identifies the standard features on the rear of the chassis.
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Air intake area for power supply units |
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Supervisor modules (1 or 2 modules in slots 1 and 2). These modules are of only one of the following types (if installing two supervisor modules, both modules must be the same type with the same amount of memory):
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Fabric modules (up to 5) (N7K-C7009-FAB-2) |
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Cable management top hood with LEDs |
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Cable management side frame |
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Air intake areas for supervisor, I/O, and fabric modules |
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I/O or NAM modules (1 to 7 modules in slots 3 to 9). |
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Handles used for adjusting placement of chassis on mechanical lift |
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Fan tray (1) |
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Power supplies (1 or 2)—these modules are a combination of the following:
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Note |
Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis and Standard Hardware Features on the Rear of a Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis show the Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis as it appears when it is fully configured before including cables for management and network connections. The systems that are not fully configured with the maximum number of supervisor modules, I/O modules, fabric modules, or power supplies have blank panels installed in place of the missing components to maintain the designed airflow for system cooling. |
The I/O module slots hold one or two of the following types of modules:
- F1 Series I/O modules
- 32-port 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-F132XP-15)
- 48-port 1-/10-GBASE-T with XL option (N7K-F248XT-25E)
- F2 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ with XL option and FEX support (N7K-F248XP-25 and N7K-F248XP-25E2)
- F3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ (N7K-F348XP-25)
- 12-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-F312FQ-25)
- 6-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet CPAK (N7K-F306CK-25)
- M1 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules (N7K-M148GT-11)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-M148GS-11)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
- M2 Series I/O modules
- 24-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M224XP-23L)
- 6-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M206XP-23L)
- 2-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M202XP-23L)
- M3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (N7K-M348XP-25L)
- 24-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-M324FQ-25L)
- Network Analysis Modules (NAMs) (N7K-SM-NAM-K9)
Note |
M3-Series I/O modules are not compatible with Sup-1 and Fab-1 modules. M3-Series I/O modules cannot be combined with M1-,F1- or F2-Series I/O modules in the same Cisco Nexus 7009 switch. |
Note |
Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 7.3(0)D1(1), the following I/O modules are not supported: |
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- 32-port 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-F132XP-15)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules (N7K-M148GT-11)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-M148GS-11)
- Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 8.0(1), the following I/O modules
are not supported:
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ (N7K-F248XP-25)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
You must install the Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis in a two- or four-post 19-inch EIA rack that meets the following specifications:
- Mounting rails that conform to the English universal hole spacing as specified in ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
- The minimum vertical rack space is 24.5 inches (62.2 cm) or 14 rack units (RU) for a single chassis installation (15 RU if you use the bottom support rails, which are required for center-mount installations and optional for front-mount installations).
Install the Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis at the lowest possible RU on the rack for stability. If there are other devices in the rack, install the heaviest chassis below the lighter chassis.
DANGER |
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 1048 |
Cisco Nexus 7010 System
The Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis has 10 slots that allow for two supervisor modules and up to eight I/O modules. Additionally, the chassis holds up to five fabric modules, two system fan trays, two fabric fan trays, up to three power supplies, and cable management frames. The chassis also has mounting brackets and four positioning handles (two on each side) that you use to install the chassis after you position it on a rack. Optionally, you can include an air filter and mid-frame doors.
Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis identifies the standard features on the front and sides of the Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis, Optional Hardware Features on the Front Side of the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis identifies the optional features on the front side of the chassis, and Figure 1-6 identifies the standard features on the rear of the chassis.
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Door for the cable management area |
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Handles used to reposition the chassis (do not lift the chassis with these handles—use a mechanical lift) |
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System status LEDs |
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I/O or NAM modules (1 to 8 modules in slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 10). |
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Cable management area (upper routing portion can be removed if necessary) |
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Supervisor modules (1 or 2 modules in slots 5 and 6). These modules are of only one of the following types (if installing two supervisor modules, both modules must be the same type with the same amount of memory):
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Rack-mount bracket (2) (one on each side) |
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Air intake (shown without the optional air filter) |
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Mid-frame door assembly |
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Air filter |
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Fan exhaust for the supervisor and I/O modules |
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Fabric modules (up to 5) [N7K-C7010-FAB-1 or N7K-C7010-FAB-2]) |
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System fan trays (2) (N7K-C7010-FAN-S) and exhaust for the supervisor and I/O modules |
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Power supply units (up to 3) and exhaust for the power supply units—these modules are a combination of the following:
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Fabric fan trays (2) (N7K-C7010-FAN-F) and exhaust for the fabric modules |
Note |
Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis and Figure 1-6 show the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis as it appears when it is fully configured before including cables for connections to the Internet and the console. The systems that are not fully configured with the maximum number of supervisor modules, I/O modules, fabric modules, or power supplies have blank filler panels installed in place of the missing components to maintain the designed airflow for system cooling. |
The I/O module slots hold one or two of the following types of modules:
- F1 Series I/O modules
- 32-port 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-F132XP-15)
- 48-port 1-/10-GBASE-T with XL option (N7K-F248XT-25E)
- F2 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ with XL option and FEX support (N7K-F248XP-25 and N7K-F248XP-25E3)
- F3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ (N7K-F348XP-25)
- 12-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-F312FQ-25)
- 6-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet CPAK (N7K-F306CK-25)
- M1 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules (N7K-M148GT-11)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-M148GS-11)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
- M2 Series I/O modules
- 24-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M224XP-23L)
- 6-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M206XP-23L)
- 2-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M202XP-23L)
- M3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (N7K-M348XP-25L)
- 24-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-M324FQ-25L)
- Network Analysis Modules (NAMs) (N7K-SM-NAM-K9
Note |
M3-Series I/O modules are not compatible with Sup-1 and Fab-1 modules. M3-Series I/O modules cannot be combined with M1-,F1- or F2-Series I/O modules in the same Cisco Nexus 7010 switch. |
Note |
Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 7.3(0)D1(1), the following I/O modules are not supported: |
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- 32-port 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-F132XP-15)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules (N7K-M148GT-11)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-M148GS-11)
- Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 8.0(1), the following I/O modules
are not supported:
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ (N7K-F248XP-25)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
You must install the Cisco Nexus 7010 system chassis in a four-post 19-inch EIA rack that meets the following specifications:
- Mounting rails that conform to the English universal hole spacing as specified in ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
- The minimum vertical rack space is 36.75 inches (93.3 cm) or 21 rack units (RU) for a single chassis installation and 73.5 inches (186.6 cm) or 42 rack units for a dual-chassis installation. We recommend that you use a 45 RU rack for a dual-chassis installation.
If you install one chassis, install it at the lowest possible RU on the rack for stability, as shown in One Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis Installed in a Four-Post Rack. If you install two chassis in the same rack, install the bottom chassis first and then install the other chassis on top as shown in Two Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis Installed in a Four-Post Rack.
DANGER |
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 1048 |
Cisco Nexus 7018 System
The Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis has 18 slots that allow for two supervisor modules and up to 16 I/O modules. The chassis also holds up to five fabric modules, two fan trays, up to four power supplies, and a cable management system. The chassis also has a mounting bracket and four positioning handles (two on each side) that you use to install the chassis after you position it on a rack. Optionally, you can include a front door to protect the I/O cable connections.
Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis identifies the standard features on the front and sides of the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis, Cable Management System for the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis identifies the components of the cable management system, Optional Front Door for the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis identifies the optional feature on the front side of the chassis, and Figure 1-12 identifies the standard features on the rear of the chassis.
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System status LEDs |
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Air intake for power supply units |
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Rack-mount brackets (2) |
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Air intake for the supervisor modules and I/O modules |
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I/O or NAM modules (1 to 16 in slots 1 to 8 and slots 11 to 18). |
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Air intake for fabric modules |
4 |
Supervisor modules (1 or 2 modules in slots 9 and 10). These modules are of only one of the following types (if installing two supervisor modules, both modules must be the same type with the same amount of memory):
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8 |
Handles used to reposition the chassis (do not lift the chassis with these handles—use a mechanical lift) |
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System status LEDs (these LEDs show the system status displayed by the chassis LEDs) |
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Upper cable management assemblies |
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Top hood |
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Lower cable management assemblies |
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Front doors |
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Air intake frame for power supply units |
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Fabric modules (up to 5) (N7K-C7018-FAB-1 or N7K-C7018-FAB-2) |
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Fan exhaust for fabric modules |
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Power supply units (up to 4)—these modules are a combination of the following:
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5 |
Fan exhaust for supervisor and I/O modules |
3 |
Fan trays for cooling the supervisor, I/O, and fabric modules |
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Handles used to reposition the chassis (do not lift the chassis with these handles—use a mechanical lift) |
Note |
Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis and Figure 1-12 show the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis as it appears when it is fully configured before including cables for connections to the Internet and the console. The systems that are not fully configured with the maximum number of supervisor modules, I/O modules, fabric modules, or power supplies have blank panels installed in place of the missing components to maintain the designed airflow for system cooling. |
The I/O module slots hold one or two of the following types of modules:
- F1 Series I/O modules
- 32-port 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-F132XP-15)
- 48-port 1-/10-GBASE-T with XL option (N7K-F248XT-25E)
- F2 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ with XL option and FEX support (N7K-F248XP-25 and N7K-F248XP-25E4)
- F3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ (N7K-F348XP-25)
- 12-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-F312FQ-25)
- 6-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet CPAK (N7K-F306CK-25)
- M1 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules (N7K-M148GT-11)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-M148GS-11)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
- M2 Series I/O modules
- 24-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M224XP-23L)
- 6-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M206XP-23L)
- 2-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with XL option (N7K-M202XP-23L)
- M3 Series I/O modules
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (N7K-M348XP-25L)
- 24-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-M324FQ-25L)
- Network Analysis Modules (NAMs) (N7K-SM-NAM-K9
Note |
M3-Series I/O modules are not compatible with Sup-1 and Fab-1 modules. M3-Series I/O modules cannot be combined with M1-,F1- or F2-Series I/O modules in the same Cisco Nexus 7018 switch. |
Note |
Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 7.3(0)D1(1), the following I/O modules are not supported: |
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- 32-port 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-F132XP-15)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 I/O modules (N7K-M148GT-11)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules with FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (N7K-M148GS-11)
- Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 8.0(1), the following I/O modules
are not supported:
- 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ (N7K-F248XP-25)
- 48-port 10/100/1000 with XL option (N7K-M148GT-11L)
- 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M148GS-11L)
- 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option and FEX support (N7K-M132XP-12L)
- 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet with XL option (N7K-M108X2-12L)
You can insert a maximum of ten 24-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (N7K-M324FQ-25L) I/O modules in the Cisco Nexus 7018 switch. This I/O module uses 96 VQI per slot. The maximum VQI of a Cisco Nexus 7018 switch is 1024 and a total of eleven 24-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ I/0 modules will require 1056 VQI. In such a scenario, the eleventh I/O module will attempt to come online 3 times and then will get powered down. During a reload of a switch with eleven 24-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ I/0 modules, the I/O module that comes up last will be powered down.
You must install the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis in a four-post 19-inch EIA rack that meets the following specifications:
- Mounting rails that conform to the English universal hole spacing as specified in ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
- The minimum vertical rack space is 43.75 inches (111.1 cm) or 25 rack units (RU) for a single chassis installation and 87.5 inches (222.2 cm).
Install the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis at the lowest possible RU on the rack for stability, as shown in Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis Installed in a Four-Post Rack. If there is another device in the rack, install the heaviest one at the bottom.
DANGER |
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 1048 |