Cisco Nexus 7010 Fabric-2 Module - Switch - managed

The Cisco Nexus 7010 Fabric-2 Module is a high-performance fabric module designed for the Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis. It provides centralized crossbar fabric architecture, enabling scalable and resilient data center switching. This module is hot-swappable and supports N+1 or N+N redundancy for maximum uptime.

Advantages

Enhanced bandwidth with up to 230 Gbps per slot, supporting a total system switching capacity of up to 1.1 Tbps when fully populated with five Fabric-2 modules. Reduces latency and improves data plane integration between line cards and supervisor engines.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-density 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet switching
• Virtualized environments needing scalable fabric capacity
• Mission-critical networks demanding redundancy and hot-swappable components

Key specifications

• Product Type: Fabric Module
• Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
• Module Generation: Fabric-2
• Chassis Slot Support: Dedicated Fabric Slots
• Maximum Fabric Modules per Chassis: 5
• Switching Capacity per Slot: Up to 230 Gbps
• Total System Switching Capacity: Up to 1.1 Tbps
• Redundancy Support: N+1 or N+N
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Form Factor: Plug-in Module
• Architecture: Centralized Crossbar Fabric
• Power Consumption (Typical): 120 W
• Management: Managed via Cisco NX-OS
• Series: Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing

Recommendations

For optimal performance, install up to five Fabric-2 modules in the Nexus 7010 chassis. Ensure proper cooling and power supply redundancy. Compatible with all Nexus 7000 series line cards and supervisor modules.