N2K-C2248TF-E

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.