Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N7K-C7018-FAB-1 | Part #: N7K-C7018-FAB-1 | MPN: N7K-C7018-FAB-1
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About the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor. The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 is a fabric module designed for the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis, providing the high-speed crossbar switching fabric interconnect between supervisor, I/O, and service modules within the chassis. The fabric module operates as part of the distributed forwarding architecture inherent to the Nexus 7000 and 7700 platform series, enabling line-rate, non-blocking data plane performance across installed line cards. Up to three fabric modules can Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N7K-C7018-FAB-1 |
| Part Number | N7K-C7018-FAB-1 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N7K-C7018-FAB-1 |
| Product Type | Fabric Module |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco Nexus 7018 (N7K-C7018) |
| Platform Family | Cisco Nexus 7000 / Nexus 7700 Series |
| Form Factor | Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU), Hot-Swappable |
| Chassis Slots | 18-slot chassis (N7K-C7018) |
| Maximum Fabric Modules per Chassis | 3 |
| Fabric Module Role | Crossbar switching fabric interconnect between line cards and supervisor modules |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes — in-service insertion and removal supported |
| Redundancy | Supports fabric redundancy; chassis continues forwarding operation with reduced fabric modules |
| Compatible Supervisor Modules | Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 Supervisor 1, Supervisor 2, Supervisor 2E |
| Compatible Line Card Families | Nexus 7000/7700 F-Series and M-Series I/O modules |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| NX-OS Feature Support | VDCs, OTV, FabricPath, MPLS (feature set dependent on supervisor and line card combination) |
| Regulatory Compliance | Meets Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 platform regulatory and safety certifications |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-1 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.