Product Name: N7K-C7009-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Fabric 2 Module
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview: The N7K-C7009-FAB-2 is a fabric module designed specifically for Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches. Manufactured by Cisco Systems, it serves as a critical component in data center networking by providing high-speed fabric connectivity, enhancing the switching capacity, and facilitating efficient data transfer within the switch chassis.
Key Features:
High-Speed Fabric Connectivity: Offers robust fabric connectivity, ensuring fast and efficient data transfer between line cards and supervisors within the switch chassis.
Enhanced Scalability: Elevates the switching capacity and scalability of Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, enabling them to accommodate expanding network requirements and growing data center demands.
Redundancy Support: Incorporates fabric redundancy features such as In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) and Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), ensuring uninterrupted operation and minimal disruption during upgrades and failures.
Seamless Integration: Features a modular design that seamlessly integrates with Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, facilitating straightforward installation, configuration, and management.
Advanced Fabric Services: Provides advanced fabric services including Quality of Service (QoS), traffic management, and congestion control, optimizing performance and reliability for critical applications.
High Availability: Offers high availability features such as redundant fabric modules and supervisor modules, bolstering network resilience and ensuring continuous operation for mission-critical environments.
Applications:
Data Center Networking: Primarily deployed in data center environments to deliver high-performance switching and fabric connectivity, supporting the seamless operation of mission-critical applications and services.
Enterprise Networks: Utilized in enterprise networks to provide scalable and reliable networking solutions for diverse business needs, ensuring efficient data transfer and connectivity.
Service Provider Networks: Employed in service provider networks to deliver scalable and resilient network services such as internet access, virtual private networks (VPNs), and managed services.
High-Performance Computing: Integrated into high-performance computing (HPC) environments to support compute-intensive workloads and scientific research applications, delivering high-speed fabric connectivity and efficient data transfer capabilities.
Specifications:
Part Number: N7K-C7009-FAB-2
Fabric Connectivity: 550 Gbps per fabric module
Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches
Redundancy Features: In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF)
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 1.72 x 15.3 x 22.5 inches
Weight: 18.0 pounds
Why Choose N7K-C7009-FAB-2:
Robust Fabric Connectivity: Ensures high-speed and reliable fabric connectivity within Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, facilitating efficient data transfer and seamless operation.
Enhanced Scalability: Elevates the switching capacity and scalability of Nexus 7000 switches, allowing organizations to adapt to evolving network demands and expand their infrastructure.
Redundancy Support: Incorporates advanced fabric redundancy features to mitigate downtime and maintain network continuity during upgrades or failures, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Seamless Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, offering straightforward installation, configuration, and management for optimized network operations.
Advanced Fabric Services: Provides advanced fabric services such as Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management, optimizing performance and reliability for critical applications and services.
High Availability: Equipped with high availability features including redundant fabric modules and supervisor modules, enhancing network resilience and ensuring continuous operation for mission-critical environments.