The Cisco N77-F248XP-23E F2-Series Enhanced Line Card is a high-density, high-performance module designed for Cisco Nexus 7700 Series switches, delivering reliable 1GbE and 10GbE connectivity for modern data center and enterprise core networks. With 48 × SFP+ ports, this line card provides scalable bandwidth and flexible deployment for high-demand environments.
Built on the F2-Series enhanced architecture, the N77-F248XP-23E ensures low-latency and high-throughput packet processing, making it ideal for virtualization, cloud computing, and large-scale data center fabrics. It supports line-rate performance, enabling efficient handling of bandwidth-intensive applications and large traffic volumes.
The line card integrates seamlessly with the Nexus 7700 modular platform, leveraging Cisco NX-OS to deliver advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including support for routing protocols, multicast, and network virtualization technologies such as VXLAN (with compatible supervisors). This ensures flexibility and scalability in evolving network architectures.
Designed for high availability, the module is hot-swappable and benefits from the redundant architecture of the Nexus 7700 chassis, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
Ideal for data center aggregation, enterprise core deployments, and cloud infrastructure, the Cisco N77-F248XP-23E provides a powerful combination of high-density connectivity, low latency, and scalable performance, making it a reliable solution for next-generation networking environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco N77-F248XP-23E Nexus 7700 F2-Series 48-Port 1/10GbE SFP+ Line Card
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco N77-F248XP-23E 48-Port 1/10GbE SFP+ Line Card |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
N77-F248XP-23E |
| Product Type |
Modular Line Card |
| Product Series |
Cisco Nexus 7700 Series |
| Architecture |
F2-Series Enhanced |
| Port Configuration |
48 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) |
| Supported Speeds |
1GbE and 10GbE |
| Interface Type |
SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity |
Up to ~960 Gbps (line-rate, platform dependent) |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to ~720 Mpps |
| Latency |
Low latency (~3–5 microseconds typical) |
| Buffering |
Optimized buffer for high-performance switching |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 and Layer 3 (dependent on supervisor module) |
| VXLAN Support |
Yes (with supported supervisors) |
| Routing Protocols |
OSPF, BGP, IS-IS (platform dependent) |
| Multicast Support |
Yes |
| QoS Support |
Advanced QoS and traffic shaping |
| Transceiver Support |
1G/10G SFP/SFP+ optics, DAC, AOC |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS |
| Fabric Integration |
Works with Nexus 7700 fabric modules |
| Redundancy |
Supported via chassis and fabric architecture |
| High Availability |
Supervisor redundancy, stateful switchover (SSO) |
| Form Factor |
Plug-in modular line card |
| Hot-Swappable |
Yes |
| Power Consumption |
Optimized for high-density deployments |
| Cooling |
Chassis-based cooling system |
| Deployment Type |
Data center core, aggregation |
| Application |
High-density access, aggregation, virtualization |
| Scalability |
Supports large-scale network expansion |
| Compatibility |
Cisco Nexus 7700 chassis |
| Condition |
New / Cisco Certified |
| Use Cases |
Data center fabrics, cloud environments, enterprise core networks |
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FAQs
Q1. Which switches support this line card?
It is designed for Cisco Nexus 7700 Series switches.
Q2. What speeds are supported on this module?
It supports both 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
Q3. Are SFP+ transceivers included?
No, SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately.
Q4. Is this suitable for data center environments?
Yes, it is ideal for high-density and high-performance data center networking.
Q5. What is the benefit of the F2-Series Enhanced architecture?
It provides improved scalability, performance, and low-latency switching for demanding network environments.
