Brand: Cisco · SKU: N7K-C7009 · MPN: N7K-C7009 · Category: Components
The Cisco Nexus N7K-C7009 is a compact, high-performance 9-slot modular switch chassis engineered to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-density connectivity for modern data center environments. As part of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, it provides a robust foundation for enterprise core, aggregation, and cloud-scale network deployments. It is designed with seven I/O module slots and two dedicated supervisor slots, supporting high-density 1G, 10G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet line cards. The chassis features a passive backplane architecture and distributed fabric design, capable of delivering up to 8.8 Tbps switching capacity depending on the installed supervisors and fabric modules. It supports advanced data center technologies including VXLAN, FabricPath, OTV, MPLS, and Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs). The N7K-C7009 typically ships as a base chassis with fan trays; power supplies must be ordered separately. It runs Cisco NX-OS for advanced automation and management.
| Airflow | Side-to-side |
|---|---|
| Fan Trays | Included |
| Form Factor | 14RU modular chassis, Rack-mountable |
| Power Supply | Not Included (Supports AC or DC, 6.0kW or 7.5kW modules) |
| Chassis Slots | 9 total (7 I/O line card slots + 2 supervisor slots) |
| Supported Supervisors | Supervisor 1, Supervisor 2, Supervisor 2E |
| Supported Fabric Modules | Fabric 2 modules (Does not support Fabric1) |
| Switching Capacity (Max) | Up to 8.8 Tbps (depending on supervisor/fabric modules) |
| Warranty | Varies (e.g., 1 Year Distributor Warranty for Refurbished) |
| Weight | 100 lb (Approximate chassis only) |
| Dimensions | 24.5" H x 17.3" W x 24" D |
The Cisco Nexus N7K-C7009 is a 9-slot modular chassis for the Nexus 7000 Series, providing a highly available and scalable foundation for data center core and aggregation layers. It supports high-density port configurations via various line cards (1G/10G/40G/100G) and runs Cisco NX-OS, offering advanced features like VDCs and FabricPath. It requires separate purchase of supervisor modules, fabric modules, and power supplies.
Yes, this Cisco Nexus 7000 9-Slot Switch Chassis (Base Unit with Fans, No PSU) (N7K-C7009) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Nexus 7000 9-Slot Switch Chassis (Base Unit with Fans, No PSU) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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