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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch and includes the following
sections:
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, page 1-1
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Installation and Connection Guidelines, page 1-18
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Managing the System Hardware, page 1-19
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Replacing Components, page 1-19
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series systems are multiprotocol-capable, high-density, and high-performance
switches that incorporate Ethernet/IP, virtualization, Layer 4 to Layer 7 services, and low-latency
interconnect (LLI) technologies. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series models are described in the following
topics:
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Cisco Nexus 7009 System, page 1-1
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Cisco Nexus 7010 System, page 1-5
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Cisco Nexus 7018 System, page 1-10
Cisco Nexus 7009 System
The Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis has 9 slots that allow for one or two supervisor modules and up to seven
I/O modules. The chassis also holds up to five fabric modules, one fan tray, up to two power supply units,
and a cable management system. The chassis also has a front-mount bracket (an alternative center-mount
bracket can be ordered) and two positioning handles (two on each side) that you use to install the chassis
after you position it on a two- or four- post rack. Optionally, you can include a door and air intake frame.
identifies the standard features on the front and sides of the Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis, and
identifies the standard features on the rear of the chassis.