Nexus C7010 and 10 Gbps Ethernet XL Module (N7K-M132XP-12L)

[jpaul]

Hello, I have a cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis and want to install a 10 Gbps Ethernet XL Module (N7K-M132XP-12L). Module 5 & 6 has the N7K-SUP2. I would like to know the below please:

1) I assume the N7K-M132XP-12L module can go in any spare slot and there are no restrictions on which slots?

2) Is there a limit to the amount of N7K-M132XP-12L modules I can install in the chassis. I understand 8 slots are only free (as 2 slots are taken up with the N7K-SUP2) so the maximum would be 8 of these modules.

Looking forward to you help.

Thanks Paul

[Prasann Magadum]

Hi Paul,

There are no limitations, on how many N7K-M132XP-12L Line Cards can be installed; the Limitation is only the number of free slots available. Refer to the below hardware datasheet on the supported Hardware/Software for the module N7K-M132XP-12L

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-7000-series-switches/data_sheet_c78-605482.html

FYI. Module N7K-M132XP-12L is already passed the Last Date of Support for the hardware, below is the reference link.https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-7000-series-switches/eos-eol-notice-c51-736157.html

Regards,

Prasann Magadum

[jpaul]

Hi,

Thanks for the details. I was wondering if there were any special steps to follow when it comes to installing the modules. Is it just plug and play whereby when the cards are installed it will automatically be recognized by the chassis or do you have to run some commands to enable the module. Thank you.

[Prasann Magadum]

Hi Paul,

It should be straightforward, refer to the below documentation for the procedure.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/hw/nexus7000/installation/guide/n7k_hig_book/n7k_replacing.html#89776

*** Note Refer to the release notes for the NX-OS version that you are running for the Support of the N7K-M132XP-12L Line Card.

Regards,

Prasann Magadum