Cisco Systems N7K-C7018-FAB-1

The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches comprise a modular data center-class product line designed for highly scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks with a fabric architecture that scales beyond 15 Terabits per second (Tbps). Designed to meet the requirements of the most mission-critical data centers, it delivers continuous system operation and virtualized, pervasive services. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series is based on a proven operating system, with enhanced features to deliver real-time system upgrades with exceptional manageability and serviceability. Its innovative design is purpose built to support end-to-end data center connectivity, consolidating IP, storage, and Inter Process Communication (IPC) networks onto a single Ethernet fabric.
The Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot Fabric Module with 46Gbps per Slot delivers the fault-tolerant fabric that provides parallel fabric channels to each I/O and supervisor module slot. Up to five simultaneously active fabric modules can work together, delivering 230Gbps per slot of bandwidth.

• Front-to-back airflow with 10 front-accessed vertical module slots and an integrated cable management system, facilitates installation, operation, and cooling in both new and existing facilities
• 18 front-accessed module slots with side-to-side airflow in a compact horizontal form factor with purpose-built integrated cable management eases operations and reduces complexity
• Designed for reliability and maximum availability, all interface and supervisor modules are accessible from the front, and the redundant power supplies, fan trays, and fabric modules are all accessible completely from the rear to ensure that cabling is not disrupted during maintenance
• The midplane design supports flexible technology upgrades as your needs change and provides ongoing investment protection
• Side-to-side airflow increases the system density within a 25 rack-unit footprint, optimizing the use of rack space
• The integrated cable management system is designed to support the cabling requirements of a fully configured system to either or both sides of the switch, allowing maximum flexibility
• A series of LEDs at the top of the chassis provides a clear summary of the status of the major system components, alerting operators to the need to conduct further investigation