Full Part Number:
Cisco N77-F348XP-23
Manufacturer:
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7700 Series Switches provide a highly scalable, high-performance platform for data centers, designed to meet the needs of both modern enterprise and service provider networks. The Cisco N77-F348XP-23 is a high-density, 48-port 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) line card for the Nexus 7700 series, delivering the flexibility, performance, and scalability required for next-generation data centers.
This line card supports a variety of speeds—10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G—and can be used to build flexible, high-performance network infrastructures with the capability to scale for future bandwidth demands. It offers advanced features such as software-driven automation, intelligent analytics, and end-to-end security, all while maintaining the reliability and flexibility that Cisco Nexus switches are known for.
With the N77-F348XP-23, organizations can expand their existing Nexus 7700 systems to meet the growing requirements of high-throughput workloads, virtualization, cloud applications, and data center interconnects.
Key Features
High-Density Port Configuration: 48 ports supporting 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, offering high-density and flexible connectivity options.
Versatile Port Speeds: Supports multiple Ethernet speeds (10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE), allowing for future-proof network designs.
Scalable and Flexible: Compatible with the Cisco Nexus 7700 Series, allowing you to scale from smaller deployments to large data centers.
Cloud-Ready: Ideal for cloud architectures, enabling high-performance, low-latency connections between data centers and cloud environments.
Advanced Automation and Analytics: Integration with Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (DNA) and intent-based networking for easy automation and analytics.
High Availability: Supports dual redundant power supplies, fans, and advanced system-level redundancy features to ensure high uptime.
Traffic Engineering: Features support for traffic management protocols such as ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path) routing and advanced QoS.
End-to-End Security: Advanced security features, including Cisco TrustSec for secure network segmentation and MACsec encryption for data integrity.
Support for ACI: Integrated with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for policy-driven automation and simplification in data center environments.
Optimized for Virtualization: Built for environments with heavy virtualization, supporting VXLAN, LISP, and other data center technologies.
Applications
Data Centers: Ideal for scaling high-density data center networks with 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE connectivity.
Cloud Networking: Perfect for cloud environments requiring high-speed, high-capacity interconnects between on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Virtualized Networks: Supports virtualized environments by providing low-latency, high-throughput connectivity for virtual machines (VMs) and containerized workloads.
Storage Area Networks (SAN): Supports high-throughput and low-latency connections for storage networking, including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) if needed.
Inter-Data Center Connectivity: Facilitates high-speed, reliable links between geographically dispersed data centers.
Enterprise and Service Provider Networks: Suitable for enterprise networks with heavy bandwidth demands and service providers needing scalable, flexible solutions.
Specifications
Product Type: Line Card for Cisco Nexus 7700 Series Switch
Ports: 48 x 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Port Speeds:
10G Ethernet (10GBASE-T, 10G SFP+)
25G Ethernet (25G SFP28)
40G Ethernet (40G QSFP+)
100G Ethernet (100G QSFP28)
Line Card Type: Modular, for Cisco Nexus 7700 Chassis
Maximum Bandwidth per Port: Up to 100Gbps
Redundancy: Hot-swappable, with support for redundant power supplies and fans
Switching Capacity: Supports up to 3.6 Terabits per second of total system bandwidth
Forwarding Capacity: 5.28 billion packets per second (bps)
Forwarding Architecture: Distributed forwarding architecture with high performance and scalability
Latency: Ultra-low latency for high-throughput and time-sensitive applications
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Dimensions: 2.5 in x 14.6 in x 12.2 in (6.35 cm x 37.1 cm x 31.0 cm)
Weight: 6.3 kg (13.9 lbs)
Power Consumption: Varies depending on port configuration, typically around 100W per line card
Management: Managed via Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI (if applicable)
Warranty: Cisco Limited Lifetime Warranty (with support options)
Why Choose Cisco N77-F348XP-23?
High-Performance and Flexibility: The Cisco N77-F348XP-23 provides flexible, high-speed connectivity options for demanding data center environments, supporting multiple Ethernet speeds (10G, 25G, 40G, 100G) to accommodate both current and future bandwidth requirements.
Scalability: With 48 ports of high-density 10/25/40/100GbE connectivity, the N77-F348XP-23 is ideal for scaling large data centers or cloud-based infrastructures while simplifying the management of diverse workloads.
End-to-End Security: The card supports advanced security features such as TrustSec for secure network segmentation, and MACsec encryption, ensuring data integrity and protection at the network level.
Integrated Automation and Analytics: Leverage Cisco’s DNA and intent-based networking to automate, analyze, and optimize network operations, reducing operational overhead while increasing efficiency.
Cloud and Virtualization Ready: The N77-F348XP-23 is optimized for virtualized and cloud environments, supporting high-performance interconnects between servers, storage, and cloud infrastructures.
Future-Proof: With support for the latest high-speed Ethernet standards, the N77-F348XP-23 ensures your network is prepared for future growth and emerging applications that require high bandwidth.
Reliability: Designed for high availability with redundant power supplies, fans, and advanced redundancy features, making it ideal for mission-critical workloads where downtime is not an option.
The Cisco N77-F348XP-23 is a powerful, scalable, and flexible line card designed for organizations looking to optimize their data center networking infrastructure with high-density, high-throughput connectivity options. Whether you’re building a next-gen cloud infrastructure or scaling a multi-site data center, this line card offers the performance, reliability, and future-proofing your business needs.
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