N77-C7710 Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7700 10-Slot Switch (N77-C7710) provides high-density 10/40/100GbE switching with up to 42 Tbps capacity for medium to large data center deployments. The 10-slot chassis supports up to 384 x 10GbE ports, 192 x 40GbE ports, or 96 x 100GbE ports to meet evolving connectivity requirements.
Powered by the Cisco NX-OS operating system, the Cisco N77-C7710 switch delivers comprehensive L2/L3 switching capabilities optimized for modern data center environments. The flexible 10-slot chassis provides investment protection with the ability to add new line cards and fabric modules as needs change.
Key Features
- Up to 384 x 10GbE, 192 x 40GbE, or 96 x 100GbE ports
- 42 Tbps switching capacity with 6 fabric module slots
- Redundant, hot-swappable components for high availability
- Cisco NX-OS operating system with extensive feature support
- Front-to-back cooling airflow and cable management
- 14RU form factor fits standard 19″ racks
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | Up to 384 x 10GbE, 192 x 40GbE, 96 x 100GbE |
Switching Capacity | 42 Tbps |
Slots | 8 I/O slots, 2 supervisor slots, 6 fabric slots |
Power Supplies | Up to 8 hot-swappable 3/3.5 kW power supplies |
Software | Cisco NX-OS Release 6.2 or later |
Form Factor | 14RU chassis |
Use Cases
- Data center aggregation: Provides high-density 10/40/100GbE ports for aggregating large number of servers
- Data center core: Serves as backbone switch interconnecting multiple aggregation blocks
- Campus core: Delivers backbone switching for large enterprise campus networks
Recommended Elements for N77-C7710
Part Number | Description |
---|---|
N77-C7710 | Cisco Nexus 7700 10-slot chassis with fan trays |
N77-C7710-FAN | Fan tray with variable speed fans (x3) |
N77-SUP2E | Supervisor module with 64GB memory and 128GB storage |
N77-F432FQ-36 | 96-port 100GbE QSFP28 line card module |
Comparison to Similar Products
Switch | Port Density | Switching Capacity | Software |
---|---|---|---|
Cisco N77-C7710 | 384 x 10GbE 192 x 40GbE 96 x 100GbE |
42 Tbps | NX-OS |
Cisco Nexus 9500 | 384 x 10GbE 192 x 40GbE |
57.6 Tbps | NX-OS |
Arista 7280R | 288 x 10GbE 96 x 40GbE |
38.4 Tbps | EOS |
N77-C7710 Full Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Ports | Up to 384 x 10GbE, 192 x 40GbE, 96 x 100GbE |
Switching Capacity | 42 Tbps |
Slots | 8 I/O slots, 2 supervisor slots, 6 fabric slots |
Power Supplies | Up to 8 x 3/3.5kW AC/DC hot-swappable PSUs |
Dimensions | 24.35 x 17.3 x 34 in (H x W x D) |
Weight | 160 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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