The Cisco Nexus N7K-C7009 is a compact, high-performance 9-slot modular switch chassis engineered to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-density connectivity for modern data center environments. As part of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, the N7K-C7009 provides a robust foundation for enterprise core, aggregation, and cloud-scale network deployments requiring high availability and flexible growth.
Designed with seven I/O module slots and two dedicated supervisor slots, this chassis supports high-density 1G, 10G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet line cards, enabling scalable bandwidth to meet evolving data center demands. Its passive backplane architecture and distributed fabric design ensure high throughput and reliable performance, delivering up to 8.8 Tbps switching capacity depending on the installed supervisors and fabric modules.
The Nexus 7009 supports advanced data center technologies including VXLAN, FabricPath, OTV, MPLS, and Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs), allowing administrators to virtualize a single physical chassis into multiple logical switches for multi-tenant environments and operational isolation. This capability makes it ideal for cloud providers, enterprise virtualization initiatives, and high-performance computing environments.
Built for continuous uptime, the N7K-C7009 features redundant supervisors, hot-swappable fan trays, and power supply support, ensuring maximum availability for mission-critical workloads. Its side-to-side airflow design and modular components simplify maintenance while supporting efficient thermal management in dense rack environments.
Running Cisco NX-OS, the platform delivers advanced automation, telemetry, and management through CLI, SNMP, NX-API, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), enabling streamlined operations and deep network visibility.
Product Specifications – Cisco Nexus N7K-C7009 Chassis
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| Specification Category |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
N7K-C7009 |
| Product Series |
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series |
| Product Type |
Modular Data Center Switch Chassis |
| Chassis Slots |
9 total (7 I/O line card slots + 2 supervisor slots) |
| Form Factor |
14RU modular chassis |
| Switching Capacity |
Up to 8.8 Tbps (depending on supervisor & fabric modules) |
| Backplane Architecture |
Passive backplane with distributed fabric architecture |
| Fabric Module Support |
Requires N7K-C7009-FAB-2 or FAB-3 fabric modules |
| Supervisor Support |
Dual supervisors supported for redundancy |
| Line Card Compatibility |
Nexus 7000 M-Series and F-Series I/O modules |
| Supported Speeds |
1G, 10G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet (line card dependent) |
| Virtualization |
Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) support |
| Supported Technologies |
FabricPath, VXLAN, OTV, LISP, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6 |
| Airflow Direction |
Side-to-side (Right-to-Left) |
| Cooling |
3 hot-swappable fan trays (redundant cooling) |
| Power Supply Support |
Up to 2 power supply units (sold separately) |
| High Availability Features |
Supervisor redundancy, redundant fans, fabric redundancy |
| Rack Compatibility |
Standard 19-inch rack |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS |
| Management & Monitoring |
CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, Cisco DCNM, NX-API |
| Reliability Features |
Stateful Switchover (SSO), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), ISSU support |
| Deployment Environments |
Enterprise data centers, cloud networks, service provider cores |
| Key Advantage |
Enables network virtualization and high-density scalable switching |
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FAQs:
Q1. Does this chassis include the power supplies?
No. This specific part number (N7K-C7009) typically ships as a base chassis with fan trays. Power supplies (AC or DC) must be ordered separately based on your wattage requirements.
Q2. What Supervisor modules are compatible with the C7009?
It supports the Supervisor 1, Supervisor 2, and Supervisor 2E modules. Note that Supervisor 3-E is primarily intended for the Nexus 7700 series and has limited support here.
Q3. Is this chassis compatible with Nexus 7700 line cards?
No. Nexus 7700 series line cards (N77-series) are physically and electrically different and can only be used in Nexus 7700 chassis.
Q4. How many fabric modules are needed?
For full bandwidth and redundancy, it is recommended to install 5 Fabric Modules (FAB-2 or FAB-3). The switch can operate with fewer, but performance will be reduced.
Q5. What are the airflow requirements for this model?
The N7K-C7009 uses side-to-side airflow. You must ensure at least 6 inches of clearance on both sides of the rack to allow for proper intake and exhaust.
