N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Network Analysis Module (N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9) is a high-performance network monitoring and analytics service module that integrates with Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches. It provides comprehensive visibility and actionable insights to optimize data center operations and application delivery.
The N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 module integrates with the Nexus 7000 switch backplane to enable continuous packet monitoring and analysis. It takes advantage of the switch’s advanced hardware capabilities for efficient and reliable analytics. The tight integration reduces footprint and total cost of ownership.
With its powerful analytics engine and deep visibility, the N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 helps IT teams monitor application experience, isolate performance issues, optimize resources, and accelerate troubleshooting across physical, virtual, and overlay environments.
Features and Benefits
- Advanced application analytics to characterize performance and accelerate troubleshooting
- Traffic analysis by application, host, conversation, QoS to improve resource allocation
- IEEE 1588 time synchronization for accurate performance metrics
- Visibility into overlay protocols like OTV, VXLAN, MPLS to optimize distributed environments
- Voice quality monitoring with MOS scores and call detail records
- Network-wide visibility by integrating data from SPAN, NetFlow, WAAS, and other sources
- Extensive protocol and application support for business critical apps
- Standards-based APIs to integrate with existing management systems
Compatible Products
Platform | Description |
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches | N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 occupies one slot in Nexus 7000 chassis with 4-Slot (N7K-C7004), 9-Slot (N7K-C7009), 10-Slot (N7K-C7010), or 18-Slot (N7K-C7018) configurations. Supported on Supervisor 1 and 2 modules and NX-OS 6.2(2) onwards. |
N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Performance | 4 x 8-core CPUs, 64GB RAM, 900GB storage, hardware acceleration |
Interfaces | Backplane for SPAN, ERSPAN, inband ports for NetFlow, WAAS, IPFIX |
Software | Ships with Cisco Prime NAM 6.0 preloaded |
Protocols | Hundreds of protocols and applications supported including TCP, UDP, HTTP, VoIP, database, mobile, and more |
Form Factor | Occupies one slot in Nexus 7000 chassis. Dimensions – 1.733 x 15.3 x 21.9 in (WDH) |
N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 Licensing
The N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 comes preloaded with Cisco Prime NAM Software version 6.0. Software updates require additional licensing.
Warranty Information
The N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 comes with Cisco’s 90-day limited hardware warranty. Post-warranty Smart Net Total Care service contracts are available for hardware support.
N7K-SM-NAM-9G-K9 Installation and Configuration
This module can be installed in a compatible Nexus 7000 series switch chassis. It is configured using the embedded Cisco Prime NAM web interface or Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).
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