High-Performance Cisco Switch N7K-C7018 : 18Tbps Scalability , Redundant Design & Data Center Security
High-Performance Cisco Switch N7K-C7018 : 18Tbps Scalability , Redundant Design & Data Center Security
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series N7K-C7018 is a high-performance modular switch designed for enterprise data centers and mission-critical networks. Featuring 18Tbps scalability, redundant hardware design, and advanced security, it delivers carrier-grade reliability for demanding workloads. Key highlights include:
Key Features & Benefits
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Massive Throughput: Up to 18Tbps switching capacity with support for 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet and Fibre Channel.
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High Availability: Redundant Supervisors, N+1 power/fan cooling, and Stateful Switchover (SSO) for zero-downtime operations.
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Data Center Security: MACsec encryption, VRF/VDC isolation, and Cisco TrustSec for compliance-ready protection.
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Unified Fabric: Supports FCoE, VXLAN, and FabricPath for converged storage and cloud networking.
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Automation & Telemetry: NX-OS with Python/Ansible APIs for programmable infrastructure.
Technical Specifications (N7K-C7018 Chassis)
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Slots | 18 (10 for line cards, 2 for supervisors) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 18Tbps (with Supervisor 2E) |
| Port Options | 1G/10G/40G/100G, FC, FCoE |
| Redundancy | Dual power supplies, hot-swappable fans |
| OS | Cisco NX-OS (modular, Linux-based) |
Ideal for large-scale data centers, financial networks, and cloud providers, the N7K-C7018 ensures future-proof scalability with multi-chassis virtualization (vPC) and SDN readiness.
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