N7K-M324FQ-25L Cisco Nexus 7000 M3-Series 24-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Module
High-Speed Networking with Cisco Nexus 7000 M3 N7K-M324FQ-25L Module
Nexus M3 Series: Advanced Features for High-Density Deployments
The Cisco Nexus 7000 M3-Series 24-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Module is a high-performance, high-density 40 Gigabit Ethernet module designed for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series. It delivers up to 384 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2:1 oversubscribed) in a single Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot Switch chassis. The module delivers 720 million packets per second (mpps) of distributed Layer 2 and 3 forwarding and up to 550 Gbps of data throughput. A Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot Switch fully populated with sixteen 24-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet M3-Series modules can deliver up to 11.5 bpps and 15.4 Tbps of switching performance.
The Cisco Nexus 7000 M3-Series 24-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Module is a versatile I/O module with a comprehensive feature set that offers wire-rate performance on each port. The module provides deep buffers and high-capacity ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM), making this module an excellent choice for building high-density, low-latency, scalable data centers.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Cisco Nexus 7000 M3-Series 24-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Module (N7K-M324FQ-25L) |
| Port Configuration | 24 x 40GE ports with support for QSFP+ |
| Aggregate Throughput | Up to 2.4 Tbps per module |
| Interface Support | QSFP+ transceivers with support for 40GE and breakout to 10GE |
| Forwarding Performance | Line-rate forwarding at all packet sizes |
| Switching Capacity | Designed for high-density 40GE deployments |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis |
| Network Protocols Supported | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, VLANs, VXLAN, and Layer 2/3 routing |
| Power Efficiency | Optimized power consumption for energy savings |
| Advanced Features | Virtual Device Context (VDC) support for multi-tenancy and secure segmentation |
| Use Cases | Large-scale data centers, cloud deployments, and high-performance enterprise networks |
| Reliability | Redundant power and cooling capabilities when deployed in Nexus 7000 chassis |
| Management | Supports Cisco NX-OS for simplified operations and network automation |
| Physical Dimensions | Standard module form factor for Nexus 7000 Series |
FAQs:
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Does this module support programmability?
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Yes, it supports automation tools like NX-API and Python scripting.
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What is its primary use case?
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Optimized for high-speed data center and cloud networking.
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Is VXLAN supported on this module?
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Yes, it fully supports VXLAN overlays for network virtualization.
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What type of cooling is required?
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Front-to-back airflow cooling ensures thermal efficiency.
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Can the ports be configured as breakout?
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Yes, breakout configurations of 4x10GE per port are supported.
