N7K-SUP2 Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Supervisor 2 (N7K-SUP2) module provides scalable control plane and management functions for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis switches. It features a quad-core Intel Xeon processor and 12GB of memory to deliver enhanced performance compared to previous generation modules.
The Cisco N7K-SUP2 enables continuous system operation with fully redundant active/standby supervisors. It provides resilient connectivity, centralized arbitration, virtual output queuing, advanced diagnostics, and more. The distributed forwarding architecture allows independent upgrade of supervisors and fabric modules.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Processor | Quad-core Intel Xeon |
Memory | 12GB DDR3 |
Flash Storage | 8GB USB log, 2GB USB expansion |
OS Support | Cisco NX-OS 6.1+ |
Redundancy | Active/Standby |
Power | Typical 109W, Max 300W |
Key Features and Benefits
- High availability with stateful supervisor failover
- Resilient dedicated connectivity to each module
- Centralized arbiter for active-active fabric control
- Advanced integrated diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Virtualization features like VDCs, fabric extender control
- Forwarding architecture enables independent upgrades
Supported Chassis
Chassis | Description |
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Cisco Nexus 7000 | Modular data center switch |
Comparison to Similar Models
Feature | N7K-SUP2 | N7K-SUP1 | N7K-SUP2E |
---|---|---|---|
Processor | Quad-core Xeon | Dual-core MIPS | Dual quad-core Xeon |
Memory | 12GB | 4GB | 32GB |
Max Power | 300W | 145W | 300W |
N7K-SUP2 Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Processor | Quad-core Intel Xeon, 2.13 GHz |
OS | Cisco NX-OS 6.1+ |
Memory | 12GB DDR3 RAM, 2MB NVRAM battery backup |
Storage | 8GB USB log flash, 2GB USB expansion flash |
Interfaces | 10/100/1000 Ethernet management, Console and AUX serial, 3x USB |
High Availability | Active/Standby redundancy |
Power | Typical 109W, Max 300W |
Dimensions | 1.18 x 15.35 x 21.85 inches (HWD) |
Weight | 10.34 lbs |
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