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N77-SUP3E= Overview
Overview of N77-SUP3E=
N77-SUP3E= is a high-performance Ethernet network card engineered for demanding data center environments. Designed to support data rates up to 10Gbps, it features an SFP+ connector that allows seamless integration with routers, switches, and servers while maintaining compatibility with standard TCP/IP protocols. Its PCIe form factor and robust design ensure efficient installation and reliable connectivity for critical applications.
This module is ideally suited for expanding network capacity and upgrading server interfaces to meet high-speed data transmission requirements. With support for advanced features like auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS, the N77-SUP3E= card delivers enhanced network performance and stability across a variety of enterprise use cases.
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N77-SUP3E= Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Card
- Module Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Form Factor
- PCIe
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- N/A
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Routers, Switches, Servers
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Power Consumption
- 15W
- Interface Ports
- SFP+
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- N77-SUP3E=
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
N77-SUP3E= Use Case
Multi-Terabit Spine-Leaf Scalability for Hyperscale Cloud Data Centers
In a hyperscale cloud provider environment managing petabytes of east-west traffic, the N77-SUP3E Nexus 7700 Supervisor 3 Enhanced delivers 18 Tbps of per-supervisor throughput and hardware-accelerated VXLAN routing, enabling seamless expansion of spine-leaf fabrics. This high-density, low-latency solution reduces congestion, accelerates VM migration by 30 %, and ensures predictable performance under peak loads.
Hitless Supervisor Upgrades for 24/7 Financial Trading Platforms
A global financial services firm requires zero-downtime maintenance during peak trading hours. Leveraging the N77-SUP3E Nexus 7700 Supervisor 3 Enhanced with In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), network teams perform supervisor and OS updates without interrupting live traffic. The result is uninterrupted ultra-low-latency connectivity, full SLA compliance, and minimized market-risk exposure.
Predictive Network Operations with Real-Time Telemetry and Analytics
A tier-1 service provider integrates the Nexus 7700 Supervisor 3 Enhanced’s streaming telemetry pipeline into its DevOps toolchain for sub-second anomaly detection and automated remediation. This programmable architecture delivers granular visibility across backbone routers, cutting network incidents by 40 % and reducing operational expenses through proactive troubleshooting.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N77-SUP3E= |  N77-C7706-FAB-3 |  N77-C7706-FAB-3= |  N77-SUP3E |  N7K-C7018-FAB-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Card | Network Card | Network Card | Network Module / Switch Fabric Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel | Ethernet | Fabric Module |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | Proprietary |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | Fibre Channel | TCP/IP / Fibre Channel | TCP/IP, iSCSI | Ethernet, FabricPath |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | N/A | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Routers, Switches, Servers | Dell / HP | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco Nexus 7000 Series |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | High Availability, Hot-swappable |
| Power Consumption | 15W | N/A | N/A | 15W | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel / SFP+ | Ethernet | N/A |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | N77-SUP3E= | N77-C7706-FAB-3 | N77-C7706-FAB-3= | N77-SUP3E High-Speed Ethernet Card | Cisco Nexus 7000 Fabric Module N7K-C7018-FAB-1 |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.5 inches | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 inches | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 lbs | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Orson Clarke
5
Reliable Cisco supervisor for critical enterprise networks.
P
Preston Burke
5
Stable under heavy traffic and high-load conditions.
Q
Quentin Hale
5
Professional-grade hardware with enterprise features.
R
Ronan Grant
5
Ensures high availability and long-term reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 7700 Supervisor 3 Enhanced (SKU N77-SUP3E)?
The Nexus 7700 Supervisor 3 Enhanced (SKU N77-SUP3E) is a high-performance control plane module for the Cisco Nexus 7700 series, delivering advanced routing, security, and virtualization capabilities.
What key benefits does the Supervisor 3 Enhanced offer?
It provides up to 36 Tbps of system throughput, 1.44 Bpps forwarding performance, integrated service chaining, and advanced telemetry for real-time network insights.
How much bandwidth does the Nexus 7700 Supervisor 3 Enhanced support?
It supports up to 36 Tbps of system bandwidth and up to 1.44 Bpps for IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, ideal for large-scale data centers and campus environments.
Which Cisco NX-OS features are supported on Supervisor 3 Enhanced?
It runs Cisco NX-OS 9.x, offering features like Cisco ACI integration, Cisco TrustSec, VXLAN EVPN, MPLS, and extensive programmability via NX-API and Python.
How does Supervisor 3 Enhanced improve network virtualization?
It provides hardware-accelerated VXLAN routing, EVPN support, and up to 1,000 virtual networks, enabling scalable multi-tenant segmentation and micro-segmentation.
What redundancy features are available?
The Supervisor 3 Enhanced supports active/standby and non-stop forwarding (NSF) with stateful switchover (SSO) to ensure uninterrupted network operation.
What power and thermal specifications should I know?
Each module consumes up to 1,200 W and requires front-to-back cooling; it operates between 0 °C and 40 °C with front-to-back airflow and complies with NEBS-Level 3.
Which line cards are compatible with Supervisor 3 Enhanced?
It is compatible with all Nexus 7700 series line cards, including 10, 40, 100, and 400 Gbps Unified Ports, offering flexible interface support.
What use cases are ideal for Supervisor 3 Enhanced?
Ideal for cloud-scale data centers, service provider networks, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise campus cores requiring high throughput and low latency.
How do I install the Cisco Nexus 7700 Supervisor 3 Enhanced?
Power down the chassis, slide the module into a supervisor slot, secure the retention screws, reconnect power, and verify module status in NX-OS.
What licensing is required for full feature access?
Supervisor 3 Enhanced requires Cisco NX-OS feature licenses such as LAN Enterprise, ADV Enterprise, or DCSwitch, depending on routing, security, and automation needs.
How does Supervisor 3 Enhanced differ from Supervisor 2?
Compared to Supervisor 2, it doubles throughput to 36 Tbps, increases MAC/IPv4 routes, adds VXLAN EVPN hardware acceleration, and delivers advanced telemetry.
What management and telemetry options are available?
It supports Smart Call Home, syslog, SNMP, streaming telemetry, Cisco In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), and Cisco Prime Infrastructure integration.
Can I stack multiple Nexus 7700 chassis with Supervisor 3 Enhanced?
Yes, using Cisco Multi-Chassis EtherChannel (MEC) and FabricPath, you can create a unified, resilient, and high-capacity fabric across multiple chassis.
What environmental compliance standards does it meet?
The module meets RoHS, WEEE, NEBS-Level 3, FCC Class A, CE, UL/CSA, and VCCI Class A standards, ensuring safe, reliable operation in regulated data centers.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, with optional SMARTnet service for 24×7 technical support, software updates, and advanced replacement.