Name: N2K-B22DELL-P Dell Nexus B22 8 x SFP+ Ports 10GBase-X Fabric Extender for M1000e
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N2K-B22DELL-P
Price: 238.13 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Nexus B22 fabric extender provides eight 10G SFP+ ports designed to extend the networking fabric within Dell M1000e blade chassis. It fits seamlessly into environments requiring compact, high-speed connectivity, making it a practical choice for data centers focused on efficient server networking.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N2K-B22DELL-P
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	8
Number of Ports	8-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+
Port Speed	10GBase-X
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	FEX (Fabric Extender) via parent NX-OS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Dell Nexus B22 fabric extender acts as a high-performance I/O module, expanding network capacity for blade servers housed within the M1000e chassis. It provides eight 10G SFP+ ports that deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity, making it a solid choice for data centers and enterprise environments that require fast and efficient network access. Often found in server farms and large-scale computing setups, this fabric extender is built for IT professionals managing blade server environments who need to streamline network aggregation without adding complexity. It supports seamless integration with compatible Nexus switches, simplifying network design. Key Features High-density 8-port SFP+ setup for compact server enclosures Supports 10GBase-X for robust, high-speed networking Compatible with Dell M1000e blade chassis for easy installation Optimized for low-latency fabric extension within data centers Reduces cabling complexity by aggregating multiple server ports This fabric extender is typically deployed inside Dell M1000e blade chassis in data centers where space and performance efficiency are critical. It plays a key role in simplifying server network connections while maintaining high throughput. Users benefit from a cleaner setup with fewer cables and enhanced network scalability.

Use Cases
The Dell Nexus B22 fabric extender is primarily deployed within data center environments utilizing Dell M1000e blade chassis. It is ideal for network architects and IT professionals who require scalable, high-throughput connectivity for virtualization and dense server configurations. How It's Used: Extending 10G networking fabric within Dell M1000e blade enclosures in enterprise data centers. Supporting high-performance virtualization workloads by providing low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects. Integrating into storage clusters to facilitate rapid data movement between compute and storage nodes. Enhancing network consolidation efforts in large-scale rack deployments with space and power constraints. Enabling seamless fabric extension for edge computing nodes requiring compact, reliable 10G connectivity. By embedding directly into the blade chassis, the Nexus B22 fabric extender reduces cabling complexity while maintaining high throughput and low latency. This design supports operational efficiency and network scalability, ensuring consistent performance as data center demands evolve.