• Cisco N7K-C7018-FAB-2 Fabric-2 Module for 18-Slot Chassis
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Cisco N7K-C7018-FAB-2 | 7018 Fabric-2 module | crossbar switching fabric for 18‑slot chassis | scalable bandwidth | N+1 redundancy, OIR-capable

N7K-C7018-FAB-2

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Description

Fabric‑2 module for the 18‑slot 7018 chassis that provides the crossbar switching fabric interconnecting supervisors and line cards. Multiple modules can be installed to scale aggregate fabric bandwidth and enable redundancy. Designed for continuous operation with online serviceability when following platform procedures.

Features

- High-performance crossbar fabric for 18-slot chassis
- Scales bandwidth by adding modules as needed
- N+1 style redundancy for fabric resiliency
- Designed for continuous operation with OIR support
- Chassis-wide fabric generation consistency for predictable behavior

Warranty

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FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Module type: Fabric‑2 (crossbar switching fabric)
- Platform support: 7018 18-slot chassis in the Nexus 7000 family
- Role: Provides switching fabric connectivity for supervisors and line cards
- Scalability: Install multiple modules to increase aggregate fabric capacity
- Redundancy: Supports multi‑module N+1 style resiliency
- Serviceability: Supports online insertion and removal (OIR) on supported NX‑OS releases
- Compatibility note: Use Fabric‑2 across the chassis fabric set; check line card and software compatibility in the platform guide

FAQs

Q: How many fabric modules should be installed?
A: Install multiple modules to achieve desired capacity and redundancy. Refer to the 7018 platform guide for recommended configurations.

Q: Can Fabric‑1 and Fabric‑2 be mixed in the same chassis?
A: Consult the platform release notes; maintaining a consistent fabric generation across installed modules is typically required.

Q: Is the module hot‑swappable?
A: The module supports OIR on supported NX‑OS versions. Perform replacements during a maintenance window and follow documented procedures.

Q: What software is required?
A: Use NX‑OS releases that list Fabric‑2 support for the 7018 and your specific line cards.

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