Cisco N77-F248XP-23E Nexus 7700 F2e-Series 48-Port 1GbE & 10GbE Module

Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7700 F2e-Series 48-Port 1GbE & 10GbE Module (model N77-F248XP-23E) is a high-density line card designed for the Nexus 7700 series chassis. It delivers a powerful blend of 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 10 GbE connectivity, enabling data centers to scale efficiently while maintaining low latency and high throughput. Ideal for both leaf and spine architectures, this module supports a wide range of enterprise and cloud applications, providing the flexibility to adapt to evolving network demands.

Key Features

• 48 ports of mixed 1GbE and 10GbE connectivity for versatile deployment options
• Hot-plug capability allows seamless insertion and removal without disrupting traffic
• Supports Cisco NX-OS for advanced automation, programmability and unified management
• Forwarding performance up to 1.2 Tbps per chassis ensures high bandwidth for demanding workloads
• Built-in redundancy with dual power supplies and fail-over mechanisms for high availability
• Low power consumption per port helps reduce operational costs

Technical Specifications

• Port configuration: 48 x 1GbE RJ45 or 10GbE SFP+ (flexible mix)
• Maximum bandwidth: 1.2 Tbps per chassis
• Forwarding capacity: 2.4 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: sub-microsecond forwarding for latency-sensitive applications
• Dimensions: fits standard 10-slot Nexus 7700 chassis
• Power: 150 W typical per module, compatible with dual redundant power supplies
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B, CE

Applications

• Data center leaf and spine layers requiring high port density and mixed speed options
• High-performance computing clusters that need low latency and high throughput
• Cloud service provider infrastructures supporting multi-tenant environments
• Enterprise campus networks with convergence of voice, video and data traffic
• Virtualized environments and software-defined networking that benefit from programmable ASICs

By integrating the Cisco Nexus 7700 F2e-Series 48-Port 1GbE & 10GbE Module, organizations can simplify network design, reduce cabling complexity, and future-proof their infrastructure while delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity for critical applications.