Cisco Nexus 7000 10-Slot Switch Data Sheet

Data Sheet
Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches Supervisor Module
Data Sheet
The Cisco® Nexus 7000 Switches Supervisor Module (Figure 1) scales the control
plane and data plane services for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches system in scalable
data center networks.
Figure 1.
Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches Supervisor Module
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches comprise a modular data center-class product line designed for highly scalable 10
Gigabit Ethernet networks with a fabric architecture that scales beyond 15 terabits per second (Tbps). Designed to
meet the requirements of the most mission- critical data centers, it delivers continuous system operation and
virtualized, pervasive services. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches is based on a proven operating system, with
enhanced features to deliver real-time system upgrades with exceptional manageability and serviceability. Its
innovative design is purpose built to support end-to-end data center connectivity, consolidating IP, storage, and
interprocess communication (IPC) networks onto a single Ethernet fabric.
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module is designed to deliver scalable control plane and management functions
for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis. It is based on a dual core processor that scales the control plane by
harnessing the flexibility and power of the dual cores. The supervisors control the Layer 2 and 3 services,
redundancy capabilities, configuration management, status monitoring, power and environmental management,
and more. It provides centralized arbitration to the system fabric for all line cards. The fully distributed forwarding
architecture allows the supervisor to support transparent upgrades to higher forwarding capacity- capable I/O and
fabric modules. The supervisor incorporates an innovative dedicated connectivity management processor (CMP) to
support remote management and troubleshooting of the complete system. Two supervisors are required for a fully
redundant system, with one supervisor module running as the active device and the other in hot standby mode,
providing exceptional high-availability features in data center-class products.
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Features and Benefits
Supervisor Module
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module delivers a comprehensive set of features to address the needs of the
most demanding data center deployments.
●
Continuous system operation
◦ Active and standby supervisor
◦ Segmented and redundant out-of-band provisioning and management paths
◦ Virtualization of the management plane
◦ Integrated diagnostics and protocol decoding with an embedded control plane packet analyzer
●
Upgradeable architecture
◦ Fully decoupled control plane and data plane with no hardware forwarding on the module
◦ Distributed forwarding architecture, allowing independent upgrades of the supervisor and fabric Unified
Fabric ready
◦ Transparent upgrade capacity and capability; designed to support 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet
●
Superior operational efficiency
◦ System locator and beacon LEDs for simplified operations
◦ Dedicated out-of-band management processor for ‘lights out’ management
Supervisor Connectivity Management Processor (CMP)
The CMP provides a complete out-of-band management and monitoring capability independent from the primary
operating system. The CMP enables ‘lights out’ remote monitoring and management of the supervisor module, all
modules and the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system without the need for separate terminal servers with the
associated additional complexity and cost. The CMP delivers the remote control through its own dedicated
processor, memory, and boot flash memory and a separate Ethernet management port. The CMP can reset all
system components, including power supplies; it can also reset the host supervisor module to which it is attached,
allowing a complete system restart.
Table 1 summarizes the features and benefits of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module.
Table 1.
Features and Benefits
Feature
Benefit
Supervisor
High-performance dual-core Intel
Xeon processor
The multithreaded operating system runs on a dedicated dual-core processor. The flexible dual-core
design harnesses the maximum processing power for control plane processing with enhanced
reliability.
High availability
Two supervisor modules operate in active and standby modes with stateful supervisor failover to
enhance total system availability.
Resilient dedicated connectivity to
each fabric and I/O module slot
Dual redundant Ethernet out-of-band channels to each module and fabric provide resilience for
communication between the control and line card processors.
Centralized arbiter
Active-active control of the flow of traffic through the switch fabric helps ensure transparent switchover
with no losses.
Virtual output queuing
A quality-of-service (QoS) aware lossless fabric avoids the problems associated with head-of-line
blocking.
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Feature
Benefit
Secure Cisco Media Access Control
Security (IEEE 802.1AE) enabled
management port
Secure access to switch management is provided (not available at first customer shipment [FCS]).
Embedded packet analyzer
An advanced integrated troubleshooting tool reduces the need for dedicated protocol analyzers and
provides faster resolution of control plane problems.
Front-panel LEDs
LEDs provide visible indication of the supervisor ID, active or standby status, power management, and
activity on the compact flash drive.
Identification (ID) LED
Using the beacon feature, the administrator can clearly identify the chassis and supervisor module.
USB ports
Ports enable access to USB flash memory devices for software image loading and recovery.
Log and expansion flash memory
Removable devices can be used for logging and software images.
Compact flash memory slot cover
The cover protects against accidental damage or removal.
CMP
Dedicated operating environment
An independent remote system management and monitoring capability allows ‘lights out’ management
of the system.
Monitoring of supervisor status and
initiation of resets
Remote monitoring removes the need for separate terminal server devices for out-of-band
management.
System reset while retaining out-ofband Ethernet connectivity
The need for onsite support during system maintenance is reduced.
Capability to view boot-time
messages remotely
Complete visibility during the entire boot process simplifies remote operations.
Capability to initiate a complete
system power shutdown and restart
Local operator intervention is not needed to reset power for devices.
Login authentication
Authentication provides secure access to the out-of-band management environment.
Access to supervisor logs
Access to critical log information enables rapid detection and prevention of potential system problems.
Capability to take full console control
of the supervisor
Complete control is delivered to the operating environment.
Dedicated front-panel LEDs
LEDs clearly identify the CMP status separate from that of the supervisor.
Note:
Not all Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module features are enabled in the first software release. Refer to
the release notes for up-to-date software version information to see what features are supported.
Supervisor redundancy
Two supervisor modules are required in a Cisco Nexus 7000 system for high availability with active standby
redundancy, where one supervisor module is operationally active, and the standby device serves as a hot backup.
Out-of-band access to both supervisors is available from either CMP.
Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools
Management of large-scale data center networks requires proactive management tools to verify connectivity and
mechanisms for capturing and analyzing traffic. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module incorporates highly
advanced analysis and debugging capabilities. The Power- On Self-Test (POST) and Cisco Generic Online
Diagnostics (GOLD) provide proactive health monitoring both at startup and during system operation. The
supervisor module uniquely provides a built-in packet capture and protocol decoding tool that allows analysis of
control plane traffic to improve network planning, provide faster operation response times to events, and reduce
operating costs.
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Figure 2 shows supervisor module connectivity and indicators.
Figure 2.
Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module Connectivity and Indicators
Product Specifications
Table 2 lists the specifications for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module.
Table 2.
Product Specifications
Item
Specifications
Product compatibility
Cisco Nexus 7009, 7010, 7018 Switches
Software compatibility
Cisco NX-OS Software Release 4.0 or later (minimum)
Cards, ports and slots
Two supervisor modules required per system for high availability
Interfaces
● Supervisor management port: 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet port, support for inline encryption through
MAC security (IEEE 802.1AE)
● CMP management port: 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet port
● Console serial port: RJ45 connector
● Auxiliary serial port: RJ45 connector
● 3 USB ports: 2 host and 1 device port for peripheral devices
Memory
● DRAM: 4 GB
● Flash memory: 2 GB
● NVRAM: 2 Mb battery backup
Options
● Removable storage; 2 external type II compact flash memory slots:
◦ Log (8 GB)
◦ Expansion (2 GB)
Reliability and availability
MIBs
● Online insertion and removal (OIR)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Versions 3, 2c and 1 supported; see Cisco NX-OS
Software release notes for details of specific MIB support
Network management
● Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) 4.0
● Cisco VFrame Data Center 1.2
Programming interfaces
● Extensible Markup Language (XML)
● Scriptable command-line interface (CLI)
● Cisco DCNM 4.0 Web Services
Physical specifications
● Occupies one supervisor slot in a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis
● Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.2 x 15.3 x 21.9 in. (3.0 x 38.9 x 55.6 cm)
● Weight: 10 lb (4.5 kg)
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Item
Specifications
Environmental conditions
● Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
● Operational relative humidity: 5 to 90%, noncondensing
● Storage temperature: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
● Storage relative humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing
Regulatory compliance
● EMC compliance
● FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) (USA) Class A
Environmental standards
●
Safety
● UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1
● AS/NZS 60950
Warranty
● Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches come with the standard Cisco 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Software Requirements
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module is supported in Cisco NX-OS Software. The minimum software version
is Cisco NX-OS Software Release 4.0 or later.
Ordering Information
To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering homepage. To download software, visit the Cisco Software Center.
Table 3 provides ordering information.
Table 3.
Ordering Information
Product Name
Part Number
Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module, Includes External 8Gb flash
N7K-SUP1
Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module, Includes External 8Gb flash Spare
N7K-SUP1=
Cisco Nexus 7000 - Compact Flash Memory - 2 GB (Expansion Flash)
N7K-CPF-2GB
Cisco Nexus 7000 - Compact Flash Memory - 2 GB (Expansion Flash) Spare
N7K-CPF-2GB=
Cisco Nexus 7000 - Compact Flash Memory - 8 GB (Log Flash) Spare
N7K-CPF-8GB=
Service and Support
Cisco offers a wide range of services to help accelerate your success deploying and optimizing Cisco Nexus 7000
Switches in your data center. Our innovative services are delivered through a unique combination of people,
processes, tools, and partners, and are focused on helping you increase operational efficiency and improve your
data center network. Cisco Advanced Services use an architecture-led approach to help you align your data center
infrastructure to your business goals and provide long-term value. Cisco SMARTnet® Service helps you resolve
mission critical problems with direct access anytime to Cisco network experts and award-winning resources. With
this service, you can take advantage of the Smart Call Home service capability that offers proactive diagnostics,
and real-time alerts on your Cisco Nexus 7000 switches. Spanning the entire network lifecycle, Cisco Services help
maximize investment protection, optimize network operations, provide migration support, and strengthen your IT
expertise. For more information about Cisco Data Center Services, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/dcservices.
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For More Information
For more information about the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches, visit the product homepage at:
http://www.cisco.com/go/nexus or contact your local account representative.
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