{"product_id":"n7k-c7018-cisco-nexus-7000-18-slot-chassis-only","title":"N7K-C7018 Cisco Nexus 7000 18 Slot Chassis Only","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-bf3b24aa-7fff-7431-3583-0850775fda99\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCisco N7K-C7018 Nexus 7000 18-Slot Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d4cab66f-7fff-90f0-b7f3-c86c60114c1a\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Capacity Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot Modular Chassis for Data Center Core and Spine Deployments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"191\" data-start=\"139\"\u003eCisco N7K-C7018 Nexus 7000 Series Switch Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flagship modular networking platform engineered for large-scale \u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"261\"\u003edata center core, spine, aggregation, and service provider backbone deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to deliver exceptional scalability, performance, and resiliency, this 18-slot chassis provides the foundation for mission-critical network infrastructures in enterprise, cloud, and hyperscale environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eFeaturing an advanced \u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e18-slot architecture with 16 I\/O module slots and 2 dedicated supervisor slots\u003c\/strong\u003e, the N7K-C7018 supports a broad range of high-density line cards and fabric modules, enabling organizations to scale network capacity as business demands grow. The chassis delivers \u003cstrong data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"848\"\u003emulti-terabit switching performance exceeding 15 Tbps\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for handling massive east-west and north-south data center traffic flows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eBuilt on Cisco's \u003cstrong data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003edistributed fabric architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the N7K-C7018 provides ultra-low latency, wire-speed forwarding, and non-blocking performance for high-bandwidth applications. The platform supports up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003e768 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 96 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or 32 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering unmatched flexibility for modern data center and cloud networking requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eRunning on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the chassis supports advanced technologies including \u003cstrong data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eVXLAN, Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs), MPLS, FCoE, virtualization services, advanced QoS, and network segmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. These capabilities help organizations build scalable, secure, and highly automated network infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eThe N7K-C7018 is engineered for maximum availability with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003eredundant supervisor modules, fabric modules, power supplies, and hot-swappable fan trays\u003c\/strong\u003e. Support for in-service software upgrades (ISSU), Stateful Process Restart (SPR), and comprehensive redundancy ensures continuous operation and minimizes downtime in mission-critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2220\" data-start=\"2066\"\u003edata center spine architectures, enterprise core switching, cloud computing platforms, hyperscale environments, and service provider backbone networks\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2271\" data-start=\"2226\"\u003eCisco N7K-C7018 Nexus 7000 Series Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers industry-leading scalability, high availability, and performance for next-generation networking infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco N7K-C7018 Nexus 7000 Series 18-Slot Modular Switch Chassis\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cisco N7K-C7018 - Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/nexus-7000-series-switches\/Data_Sheet_C78-437762.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco N7K-C7018 Nexus 7000 Series Modular Switch Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN7K-C7018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 7000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular Data Center Switch Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Total Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Module Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupervisor Module Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Module Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 Fabric Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15+ Tbps System Capacity (depending on fabric modules and line cards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistributed Fabric-Based 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How many modules can this chassis support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It supports up to 16 I\/O modules and 2 supervisor modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What is the maximum capacity of this chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It can exceed 15 Tbps with full fabric modules installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Is this suitable for large-scale data centers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, it is designed for hyperscale and enterprise core deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Does it support redundancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it supports redundancy for supervisors, fabric modules, power supplies, and cooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Is this chassis still supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has reached end-of-sale status, but support continues based on Cisco lifecycle policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731985125537,"sku":"N7K-C7018","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/N7K-C7018-Cisco-Nexus-7000-18-Slot-Chassis-Only.jpg?v=1784707568","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/n7k-c7018-cisco-nexus-7000-18-slot-chassis-only","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}