Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N7K-C7018-FAB-2 | Part #: N7K-C7018-FAB-2 | MPN: N7K-C7018-FAB-2
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About the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 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 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 is a second-generation fabric module designed specifically for the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis, a member of the Nexus 7000 and 7700 series modular datacenter switching platform. The fabric module functions as the switching backplane interconnect within the chassis, enabling high-speed, non-blocking communication between all installed I/O and service modules. The N7K-C7018-FAB-2 operates in conjunction with the Nexus 7018's 18-slot architecture, wh 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-2 |
| Part Number | N7K-C7018-FAB-2 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N7K-C7018-FAB-2 |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 7000 / 7700 |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco Nexus 7018 (N7K-C7018) |
| Module Type | Fabric Module (Switching Backplane Interconnect) |
| Generation | Second Generation (FAB-2) |
| Form Factor | Chassis-integrated fabric module, hot-swappable FRU |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Chassis Slots | 18-slot chassis (16 I/O module slots, 2 supervisor slots) |
| Fabric Module Slots in Chassis | Up to 5 fabric module slots in Nexus 7018 |
| Redundancy Support | Fabric-level redundancy with multiple installed fabric modules; N+1 redundancy supported |
| Layer 2 Protocol Support | Ethernet, 802.1Q VLAN, FabricPath, VXLAN, OTV, STP, vPC |
| Layer 3 Protocol Support | IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PIM, MPLS (platform-level) |
| Virtual Device Contexts (VDC) | Supported (platform feature on Nexus 7000/7700) |
| Management | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, XML, Cisco DCNM |
| Regulatory Compliance | UL, CE, FCC (platform-level compliance) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 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-2 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7018-FAB-2 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.