N77-C7706 Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7700 6-Slot Switch (N77-C7706) provides high-density 10/40/100GbE connectivity with up to 21 Tbps capacity for small to medium sized data center deployments. With its 6-slot chassis, the switch delivers up to 192 x 10GbE ports, 96 x 40GbE ports, or 48 x 100GbE ports to support evolving connectivity needs.
Powered by the Cisco NX-OS operating system, the Cisco N77-C7706 switch delivers robust switching capabilities optimized for modern data center environments. The flexible 6-slot chassis architecture provides investment protection to add new line cards and fabric modules as requirements change.
Key Features
- Up to 192 x 10GbE, 96 x 40GbE, or 48 x 100GbE ports
- 21 Tbps switching capacity with 6 fabric module slots
- Redundant, hot-swappable components for high availability
- Cisco NX-OS operating system with broad feature support
- Front-to-back cooling airflow and cable management
- 9RU form factor fits standard 19″ racks
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | Up to 192 x 10GbE, 96 x 40GbE, 48 x 100GbE |
Switching Capacity | 21 Tbps |
Slots | 4 I/O slots, 2 supervisor slots, 6 fabric slots |
Power Supplies | Up to 4 hot-swappable 3/3.5 kW power supplies |
Software | Cisco NX-OS Release 6.2 or later |
Form Factor | 9RU chassis |
Use Cases
- Data center aggregation: Aggregates connections from access switches with high 10/40/100GbE density
- Data center interconnection: Connects multiple data centers together with high-speed uplinks
- Campus core: Provides backbone switching for medium to large enterprise campus networks
Recommended Elements for N77-C7706
Part Number | Description |
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N77-C7706 | Cisco Nexus 7700 6-slot chassis with fan trays |
N77-C7706-FAN | Fan tray with variable speed fans (x3) |
N77-SUP2E | Supervisor module with 64GB memory and 128GB storage |
N77-M324FQ-25L | 48-port 10/100GbE Ethernet Module |
Comparison to Similar Products
Switch | Port Density | Switching Capacity | Software |
---|---|---|---|
Cisco N77-C7706 | 192 x 10GbE 96 x 40GbE 48 x 100GbE |
21 Tbps | NX-OS |
Cisco Nexus 9500 | 384 x 10GbE 192 x 40GbE |
28.8 Tbps | NX-OS |
Juniper QFX10002 | 288 x 10GbE 144 x 40GbE |
12 Tbps | Junos |
N77-C7706 Full Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Ports | Up to 192 x 10GbE, 96 x 40GbE, 48 x 100GbE |
Switching Capacity | 21 Tbps |
Slots | 4 I/O slots, 2 supervisor slots, 6 fabric slots |
Power Supplies | Up to 4 x 3/3.5kW AC/DC hot-swappable PSUs |
Dimensions | 15.6 x 17.3 x 32 in (H x W x D) |
Weight | 145 lb (chassis only) |
Software | Cisco NX-OS Release 6.2 or later |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
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