The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 32 Ports Fabric Extender Expansion Module, also known as the N2K-C2232TF-E, is a hardware device that is designed to work with Cisco Nexus switches to provide additional port density and extend the fabric of the switch.
In terms of performance, the N2K-C2232TF-E has 32 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, providing high-speed connectivity for network devices. It also supports data center bridging and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols, which allow for the consolidation of storage and networking traffic on a single Ethernet network.
The N2K-C2232TF-E has a forwarding rate of up to 960 Gbps, which means it can handle a high volume of network traffic. It also supports Quality of Service (QoS) and access control features to prioritize and secure network traffic.
When it comes to scalability, the N2K-C2232TF-E is designed to be highly scalable. It can be connected to a Cisco Nexus switch using a single 10 Gigabit Ethernet cable or using Cisco's Fabric Extender Technology (FEX), which allows multiple fabric extenders to be connected to a single parent switch. This means that as network demands grow, additional N2K-C2232TF-E fabric extenders can be added to the network to provide additional ports and bandwidth.
Installing and ConfiguringThe N2K-C2232TF-E is a Cisco Nexus 2000 series fabric extender expansion module that provides 32 ports for connecting to servers or other networking devices. To install and configure this module, follow these steps:
- Physically install the module in a compatible chassis or rack. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper installation and grounding.
- Connect the fabric extender to a Nexus switch or other compatible device using a fiber or copper cable. Verify that the link is established and the port is enabled.
- Configure the fabric extender using the Cisco NX-OS command-line interface (CLI) or graphical user interface (GUI). This includes setting up VLANs, port channels, and other network settings.
- Verify that the fabric extender is operating correctly by checking its status using the CLI or GUI. This includes monitoring port activity, error rates, and other performance metrics.
- Optionally, configure advanced features such as virtual PortChannel (vPC), Quality of Service (QoS), and security settings. These features may require additional configuration and setup.
The N2K-C2232TF-E Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 32 Ports Fabric Extender Expansion Module is a device used to extend the reach of a Nexus switch by providing additional ports. Remote management and monitoring of this device involves using a network management tool to access the device's management interface from a remote location.
Once connected, the tool can be used to monitor the status of the module, view statistics about its performance, and configure its settings. This allows network administrators to manage and troubleshoot the device from a centralized location, which can be especially useful in large or geographically dispersed networks.
Remote management and monitoring of the N2K-C2232TF-E can also involve setting up alerts or notifications to be sent when certain events occur, such as a port going down or a threshold being exceeded. This can help administrators proactively address issues before they become major problems and minimize downtime.
General Information- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: N2K-C2232TF-E
- Product Line: Nexus
- Product Series 2000
- Product Name: Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
- Product Type: Fabric Extender
- SKU: N2K-C2232TF-E
Networking
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Cabling Type: Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 10GBase-T
- Data Link Protocol:Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Auxiliary Ports: 8 x SFP+ (uplink)
- Performance: Switching fabric bandwidth: 80 Gbps Forwarding performance: 560 Gbps Forwarding performance: 595 Mpps
- Capacity: Policies: 64 ACL entries: 256
- Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON, SNMP 3
- Status Indicators: Port status, power, system
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots: 8 (total) / 0 (free) x SFP+
- Interfaces: 32 x 10Gb Ethernet - RJ-45
Power:
- Power Device: Power supply - hot-plug / redundant - plug-in module
Dimensions & Weight
- Width: 17.3 Inch
- Depth: 17.7 Inch
- Height: 1.7 Inch
- Weight: 18.52 Lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Compatibility:
- 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, 6004, 6004 24 x 40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle
Compliant
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an
- Miscellaneous
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