Description
Cisco Nexus7000-18Slot Dubai
The Cisco Nexus7000-18Slot Dubai Switch is a modular data center-class product line specifically designed for highly scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks. Featuring a fabric architecture that scales beyond 17 terabits per second (Tbps), this switch supports high-density 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet deployments. Tailored to meet the demands of mission-critical data centers, it ensures continuous system operation and delivers virtualized, pervasive services.
Built on a proven operating system, the Cisco Nexus7000-18Slot Dubai boasts enhanced features for real-time system upgrades, exceptional manageability, and serviceability. The 18-Slot chassis, equipped with up to 16 I/O module slots, supports an impressive array of ports, including up to 768 x 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 96 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports. This capability makes it well-suited for the requirements of the largest data center deployments.
Featuring two dedicated supervisor slots for full redundancy, the switch employs side-to-side airflow to increase system density within a 25RU footprint, optimizing rack space utilization. The design provides more than 16RU of free space in a standard 42RU rack for efficient cable management and patching systems.
Efficient cooling capacity is ensured through independent variable-speed system and fabric fans, along with fan-tray redundancy features that support system reliability and hot swapping of fan trays. The front accessibility of I/O and supervisor modules, coupled with rear accessibility for fabric modules, power supplies, and fan trays, enhances ease of maintenance.
The Cisco Nexus7000-18Slot Dubai introduces significant enhancements in design, power, airflow, cooling, and cabling. Leveraging side-to-side airflow, this chassis delivers high density in a compact form factor. The ability to replace power supplies, fan trays, and fabrics from the back without obstruction from I/O cables enhances operational efficiency. Furthermore, the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series incorporates power-saving features, including temperature sensors, variable-speed fans, and high-efficiency power supplies, contributing to a reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) for customers.
Features
Infrastructure scalability for investment protection
- Designed for future scalability to switching capacity of more than 15 terabits per second
- Modular, flexible, scalable Linux-based OS
- Efficient power and cooling design
- Virtualization for efficient resource utilization
Operational continuity
- Lossless, nondisruptive upgrades for zero service downtime
- Graceful system operations to minimize the effect of upgrades and other maintenance tasks
- Comprehensive, open Extensible Markup Language (XML) API for flexible management options
Transport flexibility
- Support for new technologies without total upgrades
- Virtualized control plane and data plane forwarding for optimized performance
- Support for emerging 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps Ethernet standards
Air flow
- Air flows side to side.
- Air enters through the inlet located at the right side of the chassis and exits at the left side the chassis.
Fan modules
2 system fan modules incorporating I/O and fabric fans.
Fan modules removable from the rear
Both fan modules are removable from the rear, and hence there is no obstruction from the I/O cabling on the front. This arrangement enables continuous system operation during maintenance.
Variable fan speeds
- Fans have 256 speed levels controlled by software.
- The fan speed changes based on the I/O module type (and supervisor) and the inlet temperature reading on the supervisor.
- Power consumption and noise emission by fans is optimized.
Self-healing mechanism
The software tracks the temperature of the most critical components of the I/O modules and the supervisors. If the recorded temperature is higher than a system-defined threshold, the fan speed automatically increases and stays at that speed until the temperature falls below the threshold.
Fan redundancy
- Both fan modules incorporate fan and controller redundancy and are hot swappable.
- All the fans are required for normal operation. If the software detects any fan module removal, it warns the user with a syslog message and will shut down the system in 3 minutes unless the removed fan module is replaced. Failure of an individual fan does not result in system shutdown.
Cabling and Cabinet
The cable management system for the Cisco Nexus 18-Slot chassis is located on both sides of the chassis aligned with the module slots. The cable management is designed for high-density Cat6A cabling groomed to either side or both sides.
Specifications
| Item | Description |
| Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot Chassis | |
| Dimensions
(H x W x D) |
43.5 x 17.3 x 33.1 in. (110.5 x 43.9 x 84.1 cm) |
| Chassis depth with cable management and doors | 38 in. (96.5 cm) |
| Rack units (RUs) | 25RU; can support up to 17RU of cabling patch panels in the same 42RU rack |
| Weight (Chassis only) | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Module orientation | Supervisor and I/O modules : Horizontal
Fabric cards (at the back) : Vertical |
| Airflow | Side to side
Designed for end-of-row deployments |
| Cable management | Integrated dual side for flexible cabling deployments |
| Doors | (Optional) 1 dual-hinged door that opens to either side for access to cabling and modules, covering the I/O modules |
| System LEDs | 5 system LEDs that summarize the device status :
LED 1 : Power supplies LED 2 : Fans LED 3 : Supervisors LED 4 : Fabric modules LED 5 : I/O modules Each LED is green if the status is normal, and amber otherwise |
