Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N7K-C7009 | Part #: N7K-C7009 | MPN: N7K-C7009
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About the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching models—BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, and MPLS determine fabric role and multi-tenancy architecture. The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 is a 14U, 9-slot modular chassis designed for hyperscale datacenter fabrics requiring exceptional throughput and operational flexibility. This enterprise-grade platform delivers switching capacity up to 15 Tbps and supports up to 4 Virtual Device Contexts per chassis, enabling network engineers and infrastructure teams to partition resources and scale service delivery. The N7K-C7009 accommodates 7 line card slots plus 2 dedicated supervisor slots, with 5 additional fabric module slots in the chassis midplane, positioning it as a core or distribution switching layer for mission-critical environments.
The Cisco NX-OS operating system powers advanced Layer 2 protocols including 802.1Q VLAN, Spanning Tree variants (STP, RSTP, MSTP), and FabricPath, alongside comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols, MPLS, LISP, and VRF-Lite for multi-tenancy isolation. Supported supervisor modules—N7K-SUP1, N7K-SUP2, and N7K-SUP2E—offer dual hot-standby configuration with stateful failover and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) capability, eliminating unplanned downtime. The platform supports 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, and 100GE interfaces depending on line card configuration, plus FCoE for converged fabric deployments. Four redundant power supply bays enable N+1 and N+N redundancy, while front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options accommodate diverse rack environments. Management operates via in-band and out-of-band channels using SNMPv1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, Syslog, and Cisco DCNM.
Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- Core datacenter fabric consolidation for multi-tenant cloud providers requiring VDC isolation and dynamic load distribution
- Storage area network (SAN) spine layer supporting FCoE convergence and lossless switching across fibre channel traffic
- Service provider backbone interconnect combining BGP routing with MPLS tunneling and carrier-grade redundancy (NEBS Level 3 ready)
- Large-scale AI/ML cluster networking with 100GE uplinks and 40GE distributed spine capacity for high-frequency model training
- Disaster recovery fabric with OTV overlay for stretched Layer 2 segments and multi-site failover orchestration
For detailed configuration, performance benchmarks, and lead times, contact Omnixon Global via RFQ to discuss your datacenter switching requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N7K-C7009 |
| Part Number | N7K-C7009 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 7000 / 7700 |
| Form Factor | 9-slot modular chassis |
| Rack Units | 14U |
| Total Slots | 9 (7 line card slots, 2 supervisor slots) |
| Fabric Module Slots | 5 (dedicated fabric module slots in chassis midplane) |
| Supported Supervisor Modules | Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 Module (N7K-SUP1), Supervisor 2 Module (N7K-SUP2), Supervisor 2E Module (N7K-SUP2E) |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Protocols | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP, 802.3ad LACP, FabricPath, OTV |
| Layer 3 Protocols | OSPFv2/v3, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, PIM, MPLS, LISP, VRF-Lite |
| Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) | Up to 4 VDCs per chassis (supervisor-dependent) |
| High Availability Features | Dual supervisor hot standby with stateful failover, ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), hot-swappable line cards, PSUs, and fan trays |
| Power Supply Bays | 4 (supports N+1 and N+N redundancy) |
| Fan Tray Configuration | Front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options supported |
| Supported Interface Types | 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, 100GE (line card dependent), FCoE |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 15 Tbps (fabric module and line card configuration dependent) |
| Management | In-band and out-of-band management, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, Syslog, SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN, Cisco DCNM |
| Compliance and Standards | NEBS Level 3 ready (configuration dependent), UL, CE, FCC Class A |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Approximately 24.5 in x 17.5 in x 22 in (621 mm x 445 mm x 559 mm) |
| Weight (Chassis Only) | Approximately 68 kg (150 lb) fully configured (varies by modules installed) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 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-C7009 Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 7000/7700 N7K-C7009 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.