The N2248PQ-4-FEX Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender is a compact and versatile device that is designed to provide high-performance connectivity for data center networks. Some of the key features and benefits of the N2248PQ-4-FEX include:
- High-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports: The N2248PQ-4-FEX features 48 fixed 10GbE ports, allowing for high-density connectivity to servers, storage, and other network devices.
- Virtual PortChannel (vPC) support: The N2248PQ-4-FEX supports vPC technology, which enables multiple upstream switches to appear as a single logical device to downstream devices, providing increased scalability and redundancy.
- Fabric Extender Technology: The N2248PQ-4-FEX uses Cisco's Fabric Extender Technology (FEX), which extends the reach of Cisco Nexus switches over Ethernet, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability in data center networks.
- Unified Fabric: The N2248PQ-4-FEX supports Cisco's Unified Fabric technology, which provides a common, converged network infrastructure for storage and data traffic, simplifying management and reducing costs.
- Low Power Consumption: The N2248PQ-4-FEX is designed to be energy-efficient, with a low power consumption of less than 4 watts per 10GbE port, helping reduce overall power and cooling costs.
- Easy to Deploy and Manage: The N2248PQ-4-FEX is easy to deploy and manage, with plug-and-play installation and a simple web-based management interface.
The N2248PQ-4-FEX Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender is designed to provide connectivity between servers and network switches in data center environments. Here are the steps for installing and configuring the N2248PQ-4-FEX:
Installation:
- Choose a location for the N2248PQ-4-FEX that is within the recommended temperature and humidity range.
- Mount the N2248PQ-4-FEX in a rack using the included rack-mounting kit.
- Connect power to the N2248PQ-4-FEX using the included power cord.
Configuration:
- Connect the N2248PQ-4-FEX to the upstream network switch using a fiber optic cable.
- Configure the upstream network switch to recognize the N2248PQ-4-FEX as a fabric extender using the "switchport mode fex-fabric" command.
- Configure the N2248PQ-4-FEX using the command-line interface (CLI) or the Graphical User Interface (GUI). The following are some common configuration tasks:
- Assign a management IP address to the N2248PQ-4-FEX.
- Configure port channels and uplinks.
- Configure VLANs and assign them to ports.
- Configure Quality of Service (QoS) settings.
- Verify the configuration by checking the status of the N2248PQ-4-FEX using the "show fex" command. This will display information about the N2248PQ-4-FEX, including its status, version, and interface information.
The N2248PQ-4-FEX Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender is compatible with a range of Cisco switches and platforms. Here are some of the compatible switches:
- Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 7700 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches (with the Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender for the Catalyst 6500)
- Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects
The N2248PQ-4-FEX can be connected to these switches using Cisco's Fabric Extender Technology (FEX), which extends the switching fabric of the parent switch to the fabric extender. This allows the fabric extender to operate as a remote line card of the parent switch, which simplifies network design and management.
Additionally, the N2248PQ-4-FEX supports various networking protocols such as Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which enable it to support advanced networking features such as network virtualization and dynamic routing.
General Information- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: N2K-C2232TM-E
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Line: Nexus
- Product Series: 2000
- Product Name: Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
- Product Type: Fabric Extender
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