Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch: Modular High-End Switches for Large Data Centers

What are the benefits of Cisco Nexus 7000 switches?

With its flexible modular design, the Nexus 7000 series supports high port densities with 1-, 10-, 40-, and 100-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. By using different line cards, the platform can be precisely tailored to meet current and future requirements.

Key advantages:

• Modular design for customizable port and feature configurations
• Support for 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, and 100GE
• High availability through redundant components
• Unified management with Cisco NX-OS

Advanced features for enterprise environments

Cisco Nexus 7000 switches offer a wide range of advanced features for complex network infrastructures: 

• Virtual Device Contexts (VDC): Partition hardware into multiple virtual switches for improved tenant separation
• In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU): Perform software updates without downtime 
• Comprehensive virtualization capabilities for flexible network adaptation
• Enhanced security features for critical data connections

VDC enables multiple logical switches to operate on a single hardware platform – ideal for multi-tenant environments or separate test and production networks.

Typical use cases for the Nexus 7000 series

Cisco Nexus 7000 switches are ideal for: 

• Core layer in large enterprise and service provider networks 
• Virtualized data center architectures 
• Multi-tenant environments with high security requirements 
• Highly available backbone infrastructures

What to consider when buying a Cisco Nexus 7000

• Port density and speed 
  Define the number and speed of ports required (1GE, 10GE, 40GE, or 100GE). Plan sufficient capacity for future expansion to avoid costly upgrades later. 

• Module configuration
  Select the appropriate line cards and supervisor modules to optimally match your specific requirements. Different modules offer varying port counts, speeds, and additional features. 

• Virtualization requirements
  Consider whether you need Virtual Device Contexts (VDC) to divide a switch into multiple logical instances – ideal for tenant separation, test environments, or distinct business units.

• Future readiness
  Choose a modular architecture that allows for later upgrades in port speed or functionality, enabling you to meet increasing bandwidth or feature requirements without replacing the entire switch. 

• Integration with existing infrastructure
  Ensure the switch is fully compatible with your current Cisco NX-OS or ACI environment to reduce administrative overhead and avoid integration issues. 

• Redundancy and high availability
  Opt for configurations with redundant power supplies, fans, and supervisor modules to maintain operation in the event of hardware failure.

• Advanced security features
  Leverage the built-in security mechanisms to protect sensitive data – especially in multi-tenant or regulated industry environments.

In the event of malfunctions or further development of your IT infrastructure, our maintenance and service offerings can help. With our CleverCare packages, our experts are personally available to assist you in finding appropriate and quick solutions.

Cisco Nexus 7000: new, used and refurbished at it-market 

A used or refurbished Cisco Nexus 7000 series switch is a sensible alternative to buying new, especially if your budget is limited. 

We also offer: 

• 3 years warranty for companies
• up to 2,500 euros buyer protection 
• short delivery times 

Do you have any questions? Our sales team will be happy to answer your questions about IT hardware and IT remarketing.

Other Cisco Nexus series

• Cisco Nexus 3000 
• Cisco Nexus 9000 
• Cisco Nexus 2000   
• Cisco Nexus 5000