Name: N2K-C2248TF-E Cisco Nexus 2000 48x1G + 4x10GE Layer 2 Fabric Extender
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N2K-C2248TF-E
Price: 2999.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender functions as an extension to Cisco Nexus switches, offering a high-density port solution that fits neatly into rack-mounted setups. It’s built to handle a mix of 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections, making it suitable for data center networks focused on scalability and simplified management.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N2K-C2248TF-E

Technical Information
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T, 10G SFP+
Port Speed	10/100/1000Base-T,10G SFP+
Connector Type	RJ-45,SFP+

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender serves as a remote line card for Nexus switches, extending their ports to simplify network architecture. It's commonly found in data centers where reducing cable complexity and centralizing management is crucial. Network administrators and engineers benefit from its ability to provide seamless connectivity while maintaining consistent configuration and policy enforcement. Key Features Offers 48 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing 100/1000 Mbps speeds for flexible device connections Includes 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports to ensure high bandwidth and low latency Operates as a Layer 2 device to extend fabric switching capabilities without added management overhead Supports rack mounting to align with standard data center hardware setups Integrates smoothly with Cisco Nexus switches for streamlined network deployment Typically deployed in large-scale data center environments, this fabric extender helps reduce the number of direct switch connections, simplifying cabling and improving scalability. Its role is vital in consolidating management tasks while offering reliable, high-speed connectivity between servers and the core network.

Use Cases
The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender is typically deployed in data center environments where high-density and scalable network port aggregation is essential. It is especially beneficial for enterprises and service providers requiring streamlined network management and enhanced connectivity between access and core layers. How It's Used: Aggregating multiple server connections in virtualization-dense data centers to simplify network topology. Extending network ports in enterprise IT racks to support mixed 1G and 10G workloads efficiently. Integrating with Cisco Nexus core switches to reduce management complexity in large-scale cloud infrastructure. Facilitating edge computing deployments by offering a compact, rack-mountable extension for high-speed uplinks. Supporting storage clusters with low-latency, high-throughput fabric extension capabilities. This fabric extender enhances operational efficiency by consolidating network management and optimizing port density without compromising performance. Its scalable design aligns with evolving data center demands, ensuring consistent throughput and simplified network operations.

N2K-C2248TF-E Cisco Nexus 2000 48x1G + 4x10GE Layer 2 Fabric Extender

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