Description
Integration with Other Systems and Platforms
The N2K-C2232TM-E Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 32 Ports Fabric Extender is designed to integrate with a wide range of other systems and platforms, making it a highly flexible and versatile device that can be easily integrated into existing network infrastructures. Some of the key systems and platforms that the N2K-C2232TM-E can integrate with include:
- Cisco Nexus Switches: The N2K-C2232TM-E is designed to work seamlessly with Cisco Nexus switches, providing a scalable and highly available network infrastructure.
- Virtualization Platforms: The N2K-C2232TM-E is designed to integrate with virtualization platforms, such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. This allows the device to provide connectivity to virtual machines, and enables virtual machine mobility and workload management.
- Storage Area Networks (SANs): The N2K-C2232TM-E is designed to integrate with storage area networks (SANs), providing connectivity to storage devices and enabling the creation of highly available storage environments.
- Management Systems: The N2K-C2232TM-E is designed to integrate with a variety of management systems, such as Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and other third-party management systems. This allows network administrators to manage the device and monitor network performance from a single management console.
- Network Access Control (NAC) Systems: The N2K-C2232TM-E is designed to integrate with network access control (NAC) systems, providing enhanced security and access control for devices that connect to the network.
Configuration and Management Options
The N2K-C2232TM-E Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 32 Ports Fabric Extender is a switch that provides connectivity for up to 32 servers or devices through a unified fabric. Here are some configuration and management options for this switch:
- Cisco DCNM: The Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) is a management tool that can be used to monitor and configure the Nexus 2000 series switches. It provides a graphical user interface that allows administrators to view and manage the network infrastructure, including the N2K-C2232TM-E switch.
- CLI: The N2K-C2232TM-E switch can be configured using the command-line interface (CLI) via the console or remote access. The CLI provides a comprehensive set of commands that can be used to configure and manage the switch.
- SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used to manage and monitor the N2K-C2232TM-E switch. SNMP allows administrators to monitor the performance of the switch, configure alarms and notifications, and retrieve information about the switch’s configuration.
- XML API: The N2K-C2232TM-E switch provides an XML-based application programming interface (API) that can be used to automate the configuration and management of the switch. The API allows administrators to programmatically access and configure the switch, which can be particularly useful in large-scale environments.
- Cisco ACI: The N2K-C2232TM-E switch is compatible with the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) solution, which provides a policy-based approach to managing the network infrastructure. ACI provides a centralized management platform that allows administrators to define and enforce policies across the entire network.
Expanding Storage Capacity
The N2K-C2232TM-E Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 32 Ports Fabric Extender is primarily designed to provide connectivity to network devices, and does not have built-in storage capacity. However, it is possible to expand the storage capacity of a network that includes the N2K-C2232TM-E by connecting it to external storage devices.
One way to expand storage capacity is to connect the N2K-C2232TM-E to a storage area network (SAN). A SAN is a specialized network that provides access to storage devices, such as disk arrays and tape libraries. By connecting the N2K-C2232TM-E to a SAN, you can provide access to storage devices for network devices, enabling the creation of highly available storage environments.
Another way to expand storage capacity is to connect the N2K-C2232TM-E to network-attached storage (NAS) devices. NAS devices are storage devices that are connected to a network and provide file-level storage for network devices. By connecting the N2K-C2232TM-E to NAS devices, you can provide additional storage capacity for network devices, and enable the creation of highly available file storage environments.
In addition to SANs and NAS devices, it is also possible to expand storage capacity by connecting the N2K-C2232TM-E to other types of storage devices, such as direct-attached storage (DAS) devices or cloud storage services.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number: N2K-C2232TM-E
- Product Line: Nexus
- Product Series: 2000
- Product Name: Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
- Product Type: Fabric Extender
Additional Information
- 1 x Fan Module
- 32 x 1/10GBase-T + 8 x 10GE Module (req SFP+)
- Choice of Airflow and Power Supply
