N7K-SUP2E Cisco Nexus 7000 - Supervisor 2 Enhanced, Includes 8GB USB Flash
C isco N7K-SUP2E Nexus 7000 Supervisor 2 Enhanced Module with 8GB USB Flash
Enterprise Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 2 Enhanced Engine for High-Performance Data Center Networking
The Cisco N7K-SUP2E Nexus 7000 Supervisor 2 Enhanced Engine Module is a high-performance supervisor module designed to provide centralized control-plane processing, management, and scalability for Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches. Featuring dual quad-core Intel Xeon processors, 32GB DDR3 memory, and included 8GB USB flash storage, it delivers enhanced processing capacity for demanding enterprise and service provider data center environments. Running Cisco NX-OS, the supervisor supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, virtualization, and intelligent fabric management.
The N7K-SUP2E supports Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs), Layer 3 protocol learning, Spanning Tree, IGMP processing, Fabric Extender control-plane functions, and CPU resource allocation, enabling flexible and scalable data center operations. Its active/standby supervisor redundancy and stateful failover capabilities help maintain control-plane availability and minimize service interruptions in mission-critical environments.
Designed for high-availability Cisco Nexus infrastructures, the Cisco N7K-SUP2E provides the control-plane foundation required for enterprise data centers, service provider networks, virtualized environments, large-scale Ethernet fabrics, and resilient network architectures. Its enhanced processing, memory capacity, NX-OS support, and redundant supervisor capabilities make it a reliable solution for expanding and modernizing Cisco Nexus 7000 deployments.
Product Specifications – Cisco N7K-SUP2E Nexus 7000 Supervisor 2 Enhanced Module
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco N7K-SUP2E Nexus 7000 Supervisor 2 Enhanced Module |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | N7K-SUP2E |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 7000 Series |
| Product Type | Supervisor Engine Module |
| Module Type | Supervisor 2 Enhanced (Sup2E) |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches |
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| Processor Configuration | 2 × Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processors |
| Processor Speed | 2.13 GHz |
| Total Processing Cores | 8 Cores |
| Kernel | 64-bit |
| System Memory | 32 GB DDR3 |
| NVRAM | 2 MB Battery-Backed NVRAM |
| Flash Memory | USB Flash Memory |
| Included Storage | External 8 GB USB Flash Memory |
| Removable Storage | 2 External USB Memory Slots |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Initial NX-OS Release | Cisco NX-OS Software Release 6.1 |
| Control Plane | High-Performance Centralized Control Plane |
| Layer 2 Services | Supported |
| Layer 3 Services | Supported |
| Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) | Up to 8 + 1 Administrative VDC, Software/Licensing Dependent |
| Fabric Extender Control Plane | Supported |
| Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) | Supported |
| Multicast Processing | IGMP Processing Supported |
| Spanning Tree | Supported |
| Layer 3 Protocol Learning | Supported |
| CPU Resource Allocation | CPU Shares for VDC Resource Management |
| High Availability | Active/Standby Supervisor Redundancy |
| Stateful Failover | Supported |
| Supervisor Redundancy | Up to 2 Compatible Supervisors per System |
| Management | Cisco NX-OS CLI and Network Management Tools |
| Connectivity Management Processor (CMP) | Not Supported |
| Power Consumption | Typical: 147W; Maximum: 300W |
| Dimensions | 1.18 × 15.35 × 21.85 in. (3.0 × 38.9 × 55.6 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 11.7 lb (5.3 kg) |
| Installation | Modular Supervisor Slot |
| Form Factor | Nexus 7000 Supervisor Module |
| Application | Data Center Control Plane, Virtualization and Fabric Management |
| Deployment | Enterprise and Service Provider Data Centers |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Data Centers, Service Provider Networks, Virtualized Infrastructure, High-Availability Networks, Large-Scale Ethernet Fabrics |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N7K-SUP2E?
The Cisco N7K-SUP2E is a Supervisor 2 Enhanced Engine for Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches that provides the control plane, system management, and high-availability features required for enterprise and cloud data center environments.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N7K-SUP2E?
The Cisco N7K-SUP2E is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and organizations operating Cisco Nexus 7000 Series data center networks requiring high performance and redundancy.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N7K-SUP2E worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N7K-SUP2E offers enterprise-class performance, Cisco NX-OS capabilities, and reliable supervisor functionality at a significantly lower cost than purchasing a new module.
Q4. Does the Cisco N7K-SUP2E support high availability?
Yes. The module supports redundant supervisor configurations with stateful failover, helping maintain uninterrupted network operations and improved resiliency in Cisco Nexus 7000 deployments.
Q5. Which Cisco switches are compatible with the Cisco N7K-SUP2E?
The Cisco N7K-SUP2E is designed for compatible Cisco Nexus 7000 Series modular switches running supported Cisco NX-OS software releases.
