Build a Next-Generation Network
Create the network foundation you need for your next-generation unified fabric data center and high-performance campus core. Modular Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches deliver a comprehensive NX-OS feature set, with high-density 10, 40, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet for the data center and campus core.
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Announcement
100GE High-Performance Module
New 100GE and 40GE M2-Series I/O modules deliver next-generation performance for data center and campus core deployments.
Learn MoreA Single End-to-End Platform
For data centers, the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series offers an end-to-end solution in one platform for data center core, aggregation, and high-density, end-of-row and top-of-rack server connectivity. For campus core deployments, it provides a scalable, highly resilient, high-performance solution.
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series platform runs on Cisco NX-OS Software. It was specifically designed for the most mission-critical deployments in the data center and campus.
Feature and Capabilities
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series was designed around three principles:
- Infrastructure scalability: Virtualization, efficient power and cooling, high density, and performance all support efficient data center infrastructure growth.
- Operational continuity: The Cisco Nexus design integrates hardware, NX-OS software features, and management to support zero-downtime environments.
- Transport flexibility: You can incrementally and cost-effectively adopt new networking innovations and technologies, such as:
New Innovations
Cisco Nexus 7000 M2-Series 100GE Module with XL Option
The new M2-Series module provides high-performance, full-feature Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality.
- Two 100GE non-blocking ports with 120 Mpps and 200 Gbps of throughput
- Up to 32 non-blocking 100GE ports per Cisco 7018 chassis
- Comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding and OTV, MPLS, and IPv4/v6 support
- Large FIB table size supporting up to 1 million IPv4 routes
Cisco Nexus 7000 M2-Series 40GE Module with XL Option
The second-generation M2-Series module delivers high-performance, full-feature Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality.
- Six 40G non-blocking ports with 120 Mpps and 240 Gbps of throughput
- Up to 96 non-blocking 40GE ports per chassis
- Comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding and OTV, MPLS, and IPv4/v6 support
- Large FIB table size supporting up to 1 million IPv4 routes
Specifications at a Glance
| Number of slots | 9, 10, and 18 |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth per slot | 550 Gbps |
| Max switching capacity | 17.6 Tbps |
| Max packets per second | 11.5 B pps |
| 1 GE density | Up to 768 ports |
| 1 GE density with Cisco Nexus 2000 | Up to 1536 ports |
| Line-rate 10 GE density | Up to 768 ports |
| 40GE and 100GE | Up to 96 40GE ports. 32 100GE ports |
| Redundant supervisors | Yes |
| Hitless software upgrade | Yes: In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) |
| Switch virtualization | Yes: Virtual Device Context (VDC) |
| Programming interface | XML and CLI script |
| Management tool | Cisco Data Center Network Manager |
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