Description
The Cisco Nexus 7000 F3-Series 12-Port 40G Ethernet Module is a high-density interconnect designed to power modern data center fabrics with reliability, speed, and scalability. Built to support Cisco’s Unified Fabric Architecture, this 12-port 40G QSFP+ module delivers predictable performance, flexible connectivity, and streamlined management for mission-critical workloads. With a total of twelve 40G connections, it enables substantial uplink bandwidth and dynamic inter-switch connectivity across spine-and-leaf architectures, empowering data centers to handle virtualization, storage, analytics, and latency-sensitive applications with ease. Engineered for non-disruptive operation and rapid deployment, the F3-Series module integrates seamlessly with Nexus 7000 chassis to provide a foundation for future-proof networking that scales with growing demand and evolving workloads. The module combines 40G-per-port performance with Cisco’s QoS, traffic engineering, and virtualization features to support demanding workloads while simplifying operations at scale. Its flexible topology compatibility makes it an ideal fit for spine-leaf deployments, enabling efficient aggregation, deterministic latency, and reduced oversubscription across the fabric. Optimized for manageability and availability, this module features a hot-swappable design, modular architecture, and seamless integration with NX-OS and Cisco management tools for centralized control and policy-driven automation.
- High-density 12-port 40G Ethernet module (QSFP+) for scalable uplinks in spine-leaf fabrics
- Flexible topology compatibility for spine-leaf deployments, enabling efficient aggregation and deterministic latency
- Part of Cisco Unified Fabric architecture with integrated QoS, traffic engineering, and virtualization features
- Hot-swappable, modular design for non-disruptive upgrades and rapid deployment in busy data centers
- Seamless integration with NX-OS and Cisco management tools for centralized control and policy automation
The Nexus 7000 F3-Series 12-Port 40G Ethernet Module is purpose-built to deliver reliable, scalable interconnectivity in data centers that demand predictable performance under heavy workloads. Its 12 QSFP+ ports provide substantial uplink capacity, making it well-suited for high-traffic links between leaf and spine switches, aggregation layers, and storage networks. By harnessing Cisco’s Unified Fabric approach, the module supports advanced traffic management features, including quality of service, traffic engineering, and virtualization integration, to ensure consistent application performance even in multi-tenant or heavily virtualized environments. The design emphasizes uptime and operational efficiency, with hot-swappable operation and strong fault-tolerance, reducing maintenance windows and enabling rapid fault isolation. Data center operators can scale their fabric progressively, knowing that this module will maintain high performance as spine-leaf architectures grow, adding capacity without sacrificing latency or predictability. From cloud service providers to enterprise data centers and research facilities, the F3-Series 12-Port 40G module provides a robust, future-proof option for networks that require dense interconnectivity, simplified management, and reliable throughput for data-intensive workloads.
Technical Details of Cisco Nexus 7000 F3-Series 12-Port 40G Ethernet Module
- Form factor: F3-Series 40G Ethernet module designed for Cisco Nexus 7000 switches
- Ports: 12 x 40G Ethernet ports (QSFP+)
- Interface: 40 Gigabit Ethernet per port
- Data rate: 40 Gbps per port; high-density uplinks suitable for spine-leaf fabrics deployment
- Deployment model: Part of Cisco Unified Fabric architecture, intended for mission-critical data centers
- Compatibility: Nexus 7000 chassis family with supported fabric modules and NX-OS features
how to install Cisco Nexus 7000 F3-Series 12-Port 40G Ethernet Module
- Power down or prepare the Nexus 7000 chassis according to Cisco hot-swappable guidelines and identify an appropriate Fabric Module (F-series) slot for the F3 module.
- Carefully insert the 40G Ethernet F3 module into the selected slot until it seats firmly and the latch engages, ensuring no excessive force is applied to avoid damage.
- Reconnect the chassis power and verify that the module’s status indicators initialize correctly; confirm that the Nexus 7000 fabric backplane recognizes the new module.
- Attach 40G QSFP+ cables to the module’s ports and route them toward the intended network devices, following your data center topology and cabling guidelines.
- Verify connectivity, monitor port status, and validate performance using your standard testing and monitoring tools.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: How many ports does the module offer? A: The Cisco Nexus 7000 F3-Series module provides 12 x 40G QSFP+ ports for high-density uplinks.
- Q: What is the data rate per port? A: Each port operates at 40 Gbps, delivering high-speed 40G Ethernet connectivity.
- Q: What architectures does this module support? A: It is designed for Cisco Unified Fabric architectures and is well-suited for spine-leaf data center deployments.
- Q: Is the module hot-swappable? A: Yes. The F3-Series module is designed for non-disruptive operation with hot-swappable deployment in Nexus 7000 chassis.
- Q: Which chassis is compatible? A: Nexus 7000 chassis family with supported fabric modules and NX-OS features.
- Q: How do I install the module? A: Follow the installation steps listed in the “how to install” section above, ensuring proper power-down procedures, slot selection, secure seating, electrode verification, backplane recognition, and cable routing.
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