N7K-F312FQ-25 Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7000 F3-Series 12-Port 40G Ethernet Module (N7K-F312FQ-25) delivers high-density 40GbE connectivity and outstanding performance for next-generation data center networks. Powered by the Nexus F3-Series ASIC, it provides wire-rate Layer 2/3 forwarding and up to 480Gbps throughput per module.
With 12 QSFP+ ports, the Cisco N7K-F312FQ-25 module can support up to 192 ports of 40GbE in a Nexus 7000 18-slot chassis, enabling scalable deployment of unified fabrics. It integrates seamlessly with the proven NX-OS feature set and is ideal for cloud, virtualization, HPC and mission-critical environments.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Ports | 12 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
Throughput | Up to 480Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 720 mpps |
Latency | Low latency |
ASIC | Nexus F3-Series SoC |
Form Factor | Occupies 1 I/O module slot |
Key Features and Benefits
- High-density 40GbE connectivity and non-blocking performance
- Wire-rate Layer 2/3 forwarding for IPv4 and IPv6
- Integrated support for FCoE, VXLAN, OTV, MPLS and other protocols
- Virtual device contexts, ACLs, CoPP and other security features
- Investment protection for 40GbE migration and unified fabrics
- Supported on Nexus 7000 4-, 9-, 10- and 18-slot chassis
- Nexus F3-Series SoC provides programmability and flexibility
Supported Chassis for N7K-F312FQ-25
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Chassis | Part Number | Maximum 40GbE Port Density with N7K-F312FQ-25 |
---|---|---|
18-Slot | N7K-C7018 | 192 ports |
10-Slot | N7K-C7010 | 96 ports |
9-Slot | N7K-C7009 | 84 ports |
4-Slot | N7K-C7004 | 24 ports |
Comparison to Similar Models
Module | Ports | Throughput | Latency |
---|---|---|---|
N7K-F312FQ-25 | 12 x 40GbE | 480Gbps | Low |
N7K-M324FQ-25L | 24 x 10GbE | 240Gbps | Low |
N7K-M108X2-12L | 12 x 10/40GbE | 120Gbps | Ultra-low |
Full Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Ports | 12 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
Throughput | Up to 480Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 720 mpps |
Latency | Low latency |
ASIC | Nexus F3-Series SoC |
MAC Addresses | 64K |
VLANs | 4K |
IPv4 Routes | 64K |
IPv6 Routes | 32K |
Adjacency Entries | 64K |
ACLs | 16K |
VOQ Buffer | 72MB |
Dimensions | 1.73 x 15.3 x 21.9 in |
Weight | 15 lb |
Compliance | NEBS Level 3 |
Supported Transceivers | QSFP-40G-SR4, QSFP-40G-LR4, etc. |
Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
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