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Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Fabric Extender - expansion module - Gigabit Ethernet x 48 + 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 4

Product code:
P157088P | N2K-C2248TP-E
  • Form Factor - Rack-mountable
  • Data Link Protocol - 100Mb LAN, Gigabit LAN
  • Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae
  • Auxiliary Ports - 4 x SFP+ (uplink)
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Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Fabric Extender - expansion module - Gigabit Ethernet x 48 + 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 4

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Compatability The Cisco Nexus 2000 series fabric extender is essentially an extension of the parent Cisco Nexus switch fabric, with the fabric extender and the parent Cisco Nexus switch together forming a virtual modular system.

Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Fabric Extender - Expansion module - Gigabit Ethernet x 48 + 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 4 + 4 x SFP+ (uplink) - for Nexus 50XX, 55XX, 6004 24, 60XX, 70XX, 7700 18, 7700 6, 7700 6-Slot, 77XX

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Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
N2K-C2248TP-E
EAN
8592978096656
Ports Qty
48 ports
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP
RAM
32 MB
Auxiliary Ports
4 x SFP+ (uplink)
Device Type
Expansion module
Designed For
Nexus 5010, 5020, 5548, 5548P, 5548UP, 5596T, 5596UP, 6001, 6001P, 6001T, 6004, 6004 24, 6004EF, 7004, 7009, 7010, 7700, 7700 18, 7700 18-Slot, 7700 6, 7700 6-Slot, 7706, 7710
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Dimensions (WxDxH)
43.94 cm x 44.96 cm x 4.37 cm
Capacity
ACL entries: 256 ¦ Policies: 64
Manufacturer Warranty
1-year warranty
Power
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Ports
Gigabit Ethernet x 48 + 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 4
Weight
8 kg
Cabling Type
Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T
Product Description
Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Fabric Extender - expansion module - Gigabit Ethernet x 48 + 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 4
Model
Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Fabric Extender
Performance
Forwarding performance (full duplex): 80 Gbps ¦ Forwarding performance: 176 Gbps ¦ Forwarding performance: 131 Mpps
Data Link Protocol
100Mb LAN, 1GbE
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an

Networking

Ports
Gigabit Ethernet x 48 + 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 4
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Cabling Type
Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T
Data Link Protocol
Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Auxiliary Ports
4 x SFP+ (uplink)
Performance
Forwarding performance (full duplex): 80 Gbps ¦ Forwarding performance: 176 Gbps ¦ Forwarding performance: 131 Mpps
Capacity
ACL entries: 256 ¦ Policies: 64
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON, SNMP 3, CLI
Status Indicators
Port status, power, system, module locator, fan
Features
Flow control, full duplex capability, auto-negotiation, VLAN support, Cisco Gigabit EtherChannel, Syslog support, WRR queuing, STP support, ACL support, QoS, Jumbo Frames support, MIB, CoS, tagged VLAN, vPC technology, hot swappable power supply
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
4 (total) / 4 (free) x SFP+
Interfaces
48 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45

Processor / Memory

RAM
32 MB

Power

Power Device
Power supply - hot-plug / redundant - plug-in module

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 95% (non-condensing)

Compatibility Information

Designed For
Cisco Nexus 5010, 5010 OSM version, 5010 Solutions Kit 8G FC Unified Fabric, 5020, 5020 IBM OSM version, 5020 Solutions Kit 8G FC Unified Fabric, 5548 Storage Solutions Bundle, 5548P, 5548UP, 5548UP in N5548UP-N2K Bundle, 5548UP Storage Solutions Bundle, 5596T, 5596UP, 5596UP Storage Solutions Bundle, 6001, 6001P, 6001T, 6004, 6004 24 x 40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle, 6004EF, 7004 Bundle, 7009, 7010, 7010 Bundle, 7700 18 Slot Chassis, 7700 18-Slot Switch 220 Gbps/Slot Fabric Module, 7700 6 Slot Chassis, 7700 6-Slot Switch 220 Gbps/Slot Fabric Module, 7700 Switches 10-Slot Chassis, 7700 Switches 10-Slot Switch 220 Gbps/Slot Fabric Module, 7706, 7710, 7710 Bundle

General

Device Type
Expansion module
Form Factor
Rack-mountable

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - advance parts replacement - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight

Width
43.94 cm
Depth
44.96 cm
Height
4.37 cm
Weight
8 kg

Miscellaneous

Compliant Standards
CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, Directive 2004/108/EC, Directive 2006/95/EC, VCCI Class A, CNS 13438(95) Class A, KN22 Class A, EN 300 386, GB 4943.1-2011
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