High-Performance Cisco Switch N7K-C7018 : 18Tbps Scalability , Redundant Design & Data Center Security

High-Performance Cisco Switch N7K-C7018 : 18Tbps Scalability , Redundant Design & Data Center Security
 

The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series N7K-C7018 is a high-performance modular switch designed for enterprise data centers and mission-critical networks. Featuring 18Tbps scalability, redundant hardware design, and advanced security, it delivers carrier-grade reliability for demanding workloads. Key highlights include:

Key Features & Benefits

• Massive Throughput: Up to 18Tbps switching capacity with support for 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet and Fibre Channel.

• High Availability: Redundant Supervisors, N+1 power/fan cooling, and Stateful Switchover (SSO) for zero-downtime operations.

• Data Center Security: MACsec encryption, VRF/VDC isolation, and Cisco TrustSec for compliance-ready protection.

• Unified Fabric: Supports FCoE, VXLAN, and FabricPath for converged storage and cloud networking.

• Automation & Telemetry: NX-OS with Python/Ansible APIs for programmable infrastructure.

Technical Specifications (N7K-C7018 Chassis)

Ideal for large-scale data centers, financial networks, and cloud providers, the N7K-C7018 ensures future-proof scalability with multi-chassis virtualization (vPC) and SDN readiness.