Cisco Nexus 7000 User Manual

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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch and includes the following
sections:
• Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, page 1-1
• Preparing the Site, page 1-22
• Safety Guidelines, page 1-23
• Installation and Connection Guidelines, page 1-23
• Managing the System Hardware, page 1-24
• Replacing Components, page 1-24
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches are multiprotocol-capable, high-density, and high-performance
switches that incorporate Ethernet/IP, virtualization, Layer 4 to Layer 7 services, and low-latency
interconnect (LLI) technologies. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series models are described in the following
topics:
• Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch, page 1-1
• Cisco Nexus 7009 Switch, page 1-4
• Cisco Nexus 7010 System, page 1-9
• Cisco Nexus 7018 System, page 1-15
Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch
The Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis has four slots that allow for one or two supervisor modules and up to two
I/O modules. Additionally, the chassis holds a fan tray, up to four power supplies, and cable management
frames. Optionally, you can include a door and air filter. Figure 1-1 identifies these features as seen from
the front of the chassis.

Cisco Nexus 7000 Specifications

General

Chassis Type	Modular
Product Type	Switch
Power Supply	AC or DC
Cooling	Redundant, hot-swappable fan trays
Management	CLI, SNMP
Form Factor	Modular chassis
Interfaces/Ports	Varies by module
Product Series	Nexus 7000
Port Density	Varies by module
Redundancy	Power supply, fan, supervisor engine
Management Interfaces	Console, Ethernet
Security Features	ACLs, port security
Virtualization Support	VRF
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing