N7K-M148GS-11L Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7000 M1-Series 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Module with XL Option (N7K-M148GS-11L) provides high-density Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with excellent performance. This module uses the M1-XL forwarding engine to deliver up to 60 million packets per second forwarding capacity with large routing and ACL table support. The 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports are SFP-based, supporting a wide variety of optics for deployment flexibility.
The Cisco N7K-M148GS-11L module is designed for performance-driven enterprise data centers and service provider environments needing high port density, low latency, and network virtualization features. It pairs with the NX-OS operating system and Nexus 7000 platform to deliver exceptional scalability, operations continuity, and unified fabric capabilities. The module can operate in XL mode or non-XL mode for investment protection. Overall, the N7K-M148GS-11L provides an excellent building block for large-scale Nexus 7000 deployments.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 48 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP) |
Forwarding Rate | 60Mpps (IPv4), 30Mpps (IPv6) |
MAC Addresses | 128K entries |
Routing (IPv4) | 1M routes (XL mode) |
Routing (IPv6) | 350K routes (XL mode) |
ACLs | 128K entries (XL mode) |
Queues | 8q4t (ingress), 1p3q4t (egress) |
Dimensions | 1.733 x 15.3 x 21.9 in |
Weight | 15.5 lbs |
Key Features and Benefits
- High port density with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports per module
- M1-XL forwarding engine provides 60Mpps performance
- XL mode supports full 1M FIB routes for optimal scaling
- Flexible SFP-based ports with a variety of supported optics
- Hardware-based ACLs, QoS, and traffic monitoring
- Lossless fabric with centralized arbitration
- Integrated MACsec encryption and Cisco TrustSec capabilities
- Hot swappable design with online insertion and removal
- Investment protection with XL and non-XL mode support
Supported Chassis for N7K-M148GS-11L
Chassis | Part Number | I/O Slots | Max Port Density |
---|---|---|---|
Nexus 7004 | N7K-C7004 | 4 | 192 ports |
Nexus 7009 | N7K-C7009 | 9 | 432 ports |
Nexus 7010 | N7K-C7010 | 10 | 480 ports |
Nexus 7018 | N7K-C7018 | 18 | 864 ports |
Comparison to Similar Models
Module | Port Type | XL Mode | Forwarding Rate |
---|---|---|---|
N7K-M108X2-12L | 12 x 10GbE | Yes | 120Mpps |
N7K-M148GS-11L | 48 x 1GbE | Yes | 60Mpps |
N7K-M132XP-12L | 32 x 10/100/1000 | No | 60Mpps |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 48 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP) |
Performance | 60Mpps IPv4 forwarding 30Mpps IPv6 forwarding 128K MAC addresses 1M IPv4 routes (XL mode) 350K IPv6 routes (XL mode) 128K ACL entries (XL mode) |
Queuing | 8q4t ingress 1p3q4t egress |
Buffers | 7.56MB ingress 6.15MB egress |
Fabric Interface | 46Gbps per slot |
Dimensions | 1.733 x 15.3 x 21.9 in |
Weight | 15.5 lbs |
Environmental | Operating temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing |
Power | 358W (typical) 400W (maximum) |
Regulatory | FCC, GR, EN, RoHS compliant |
Safety | UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1 |
Minimum NX-OS | Release 5.0 |
XL License | N7K-C700X-XL required |
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