N7K-M108X2-12L Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7000 M1-Series 8-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module with XL Option (N7K-M108X2-12L) is a high-density 10GbE module designed for the Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches. It provides 8 ports of 10GbE connectivity using X2 optics.
The Cisco N7K-M108X2-12L module utilizes dual M1-XL forwarding engines that support larger forwarding tables in XL mode, enabling expanded routing scale. The XL mode is enabled through a Scalable Feature License. The module delivers high performance with up to 120Mpps of IPv4 forwarding or 60Mpps of IPv6 forwarding.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Ports | 8 x 10GbE |
Forwarding Rate | 120Mpps IPv4, 60Mpps IPv6 |
XL Mode | Up to 1M IPv4, 350K IPv6 routes |
Encryption | MACsec standard |
Form Factor | 1 slot, Nexus 7000 |
Key Features and Benefits
- Dual M1-XL forwarding engines with expanded FIB table sizes
- Hardware-based MACsec encryption and Cisco TrustSec capabilities
- Lossless fabric with VOQ and centralized arbitration
- Hot swappable design with online insertion and removal
- Distributed forwarding architecture scales linearly
Supported Chassis for N7K-M108X2-12L
Part Number | Description |
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N7K-C7009 | Nexus 7009 chassis |
N7K-C7010 | Nexus 7010 chassis |
N7K-C7018 | Nexus 7018 chassis |
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Port Speed | XL Mode | Forwarding Rate |
---|---|---|---|
N7K-M108X2-12L | 10GbE | Yes | 120Mpps IPv4 |
N7K-M132XP-12L | 10GbE | No | 80Mpps IPv4 |
N7K-M224XP-23L | 40GbE | No | 140Mpps IPv4 |
Full Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Ports | 8 x 10GbE with X2 optics |
Throughput | 120Mpps IPv4, 60Mpps IPv6 |
Latency | 3μsec |
Switch Fabric | 160Gbps full duplex |
Forwarding Tables | 1M IPv4, 350K IPv6 routes in XL mode |
MAC Addresses | 128K entries |
Jumbo Frames | 9216 bytes |
Queues | Ingress: 8q2t, Egress: 1p7q4t |
Buffers | Ingress: 92MB, Egress: 80MB per port |
Power | Typical 520W, Max 650W |
Form Factor | 1 slot, Nexus 7000 chassis |
Operating Temp | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
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