Cisco Nexus 7000 Series; Cisco Nexus 7009 System - Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

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Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch and includes the following
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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

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.
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, page 1-1
Preparing the Site, page 1-17
Safety Guidelines, page 1-18
Installation and Connection Guidelines, page 1-18
Managing the System Hardware, page 1-19
Replacing Components, page 1-19
Cisco Nexus 7009 System, page 1-1
Cisco Nexus 7010 System, page 1-5
Cisco Nexus 7018 System, page 1-10
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.
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