N7K-M148GT-11L Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7000 M1-Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet Module with XL Option (N7K-M148GT-11L) provides high-density 1GbE connectivity with copper RJ-45 ports. This module utilizes 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 copper ports allow for direct server connections without additional transceivers.
The Cisco N7K-M148GT-11L module is designed for performance-driven enterprise data centers 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-M148GT-11L provides an excellent building block for large-scale Nexus 7000 deployments.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 (RJ45) |
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 | 14 lbs |
Key Features and Benefits
- High port density with 48 copper 1GbE ports per module
- M1-XL forwarding engine provides 60Mpps performance
- XL mode supports full 1M FIB routes for optimal scaling
- Direct server connections with RJ45 ports
- 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-M148GT-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 (SFP) | Yes | 60Mpps |
N7K-M132XP-12L | 32 x 10/100/1000 | No | 60Mpps |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 (RJ45) |
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 | 14 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 5.1 |
XL License | N7K-C700X-XL required |
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