The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series - switch - rack-mountable (Part Number: N7K-C7018=) is a high-performance, scalable, and modular switch designed for data centre network infrastructure. With a 18-slot chassis, this switch provides excellent port density, supporting a wide variety of line cards for various connectivity options such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE. Its modular design allows for the installation of supervisor engines and line modules, making it highly flexible and suitable for growing network demands.
This switch is designed for use in large-scale environments where reliability and network performance are crucial. The chassis supports up to two supervisor engines, which promote continuous operation by reducing the risk of downtime caused by hardware failure. Additionally, the architecture of the device enables a fully redundant system with no single point of failure, with easy-to-replace components such as power supplies and fans.
Another key feature of the N7K-C7018= model is its high-speed backplane, providing up to 550 Gbps per slot, allowing for fast data throughput and efficient handling of massive amounts of traffic. Additionally, this model supports virtualization capabilities, enabling multiple virtual device contexts (VDCs) to be set up within a single physical chassis. With these capabilities, it ensures optimal performance for various network segmentation needs, including multi-tenant environments.
The chassis is rack-mountable, suitable for standard data centre racks, and its cable management features help keep setups tidy and organised. This switch is designed to support high availability requirements, including features like hitless software upgrades and in-service software updates (ISSUs) to minimise service disruptions during maintenance and upgrades.
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