Nexus 7000
N7K-C7010-FAB-1 is EOL 46 Gbps
N7K-C7010-FAB-2 is current 110 Gbps
N77-C7706-FAB-2 is current 220 Gbps
Nexus 7000
N7K-SUP1 is EOL
N7K-SUP2 - 12GB
N7K-SUP2E - 32 GB
Nexus 7700
only N77-SUP2E
F for Fabric
M have an option for XL.
F3 are like M3 but less performance.
Fabric options are below.
FEX - Fabric extender with Nexus 2K
Nexus 7000 Module Naming Convention
N7K or N77 = model of chassis the module can be installed – Nexus7000 or Nexus 7700
[Mx|Fx] = Forwarding engine model and generation – M1, M2, F2, F3, etc
[Number] = Number of front panel ports – 2, 6, 8, 12, 24, 32, 48
[Port Type] = Type of front panel ports – G=10/100/1000, X=10G, F=40G, C=100
[Physical Connector Type] T=RJ45, S=SFP, 2=X2, P=SFP+, Q=QSFP, F=CFP, K=CPAK
[Numbers] = Version of Fabric ASIC on the module + minimum number of fabric modules to support maximum throughput
[Letters] = Module specific attributes – L=Large table sizes*, E=Enhanced forwarding engine
To verify compatibility or the table sizes
{usually the lowest denominator rules}
You can use the MATRIX below
and these tables.
Scalability
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/verified_scalability/b_Cisco_Nexus_7000_Series_NX-OS_Verified_Scalability_Guide.html
MOdule comparison and compatibility matrix
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus7000/sw/matrix/technical/reference/Module_Comparison_Matrix.pdf
NAM module.
Used for network monitoring.
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