N2K-C2232TR-E Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E Bundle 10GBase-T New

The N2K-C2232TR-E Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E Bundle Expansion Module is a switch module that provides 32 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports and eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports in a compact form factor. The module is designed to be used with the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender and other Cisco Nexus switches.

The architecture of the N2K-C2232TR-E module includes the following key components:

• ASIC: The module uses an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) to provide wire-speed switching of traffic between ports.
• Port groups: The module is divided into four port groups, each consisting of eight GbE ports and two 10GbE ports. Each port group is connected to a different ASIC.
• Fabric extender: The N2K-C2232TR-E module is designed to connect to a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender, which extends the switching fabric of a Cisco Nexus switch to access-layer devices. The module uses the Fabric Extender (FEX) architecture to extend the reach of the switch.
• Upstream connections: The module has two upstream connections to the network, which are used to connect to the parent switch or switches. The upstream connections are 10GbE ports.
• Management: The module includes a management port for configuration and monitoring. The management port is a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port.

The N2K-C2232TR-E module is designed for use in data centers where high-density server connectivity is required. The module provides a flexible and scalable solution for connecting servers to the network, with support for both GbE and 10GbE interfaces. The use of ASICs and the Fabric Extender architecture ensure high performance and low latency, while the modular design allows for easy expansion and management.

Performance evaluation of the N2K-C2232TR-E Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E Bundle Expansion Module involves testing the module under different traffic conditions to determine its throughput, latency, and packet loss. This helps in understanding the module's capabilities and limitations and in making informed decisions about its deployment in a network.

To evaluate the performance of the N2K-C2232TR-E module, the following tests can be conducted:

• Throughput test: This test measures the maximum data transfer rate that can be achieved by the module. It involves sending large amounts of data between two endpoints connected to the module and measuring the transfer rate. The test can be conducted using different packet sizes and under different traffic conditions.
• Latency test: This test measures the time taken for a packet to traverse the module from its ingress port to its egress port. It involves sending packets of a known size and measuring the time taken for the packets to reach their destination. The test can be conducted using different packet sizes and under different traffic conditions.
• Packet loss test: This test measures the percentage of packets that are lost during transmission through the module. It involves sending packets of a known size and measuring the number of packets that are not received at the destination. The test can be conducted using different packet sizes and under different traffic conditions.
• Multicast test: This test measures the module's ability to handle multicast traffic. It involves sending multicast packets and measuring the number of packets that are received by the intended recipients.
• Jumbo frame test: This test measures the module's ability to handle jumbo frames, which are packets larger than the standard Ethernet frame size. It involves sending jumbo frames of different sizes and measuring the throughput and latency.

The N2K-C2232TR-E Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E Bundle Expansion Module is a versatile switch module that can be deployed in various scenarios. Some of the common deployment scenarios of the module are as follows:

• Top-of-rack switch: The module can be deployed as a top-of-rack (ToR) switch in a data center. It provides high-density server connectivity with both GbE and 10GbE interfaces. The module can be connected to a Cisco Nexus 5000 or 9000 Series switch through its upstream 10GbE ports using fiber or copper cables.
• End-of-row switch: The module can be deployed as an end-of-row (EoR) switch in a data center. It provides connectivity to servers in multiple racks and can be connected to multiple Cisco Nexus switches through its upstream 10GbE ports. The module can be configured to provide redundancy and load balancing between the upstream switches.
• Fabric extender: The module can be deployed as a Fabric Extender (FEX) in a Cisco Nexus network. It can be connected to a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender to extend the switching fabric of the parent switch to access-layer devices. The FEX architecture provides a flexible and scalable solution for connecting servers to the network.
• Blade server switch: The module can be deployed in a blade server environment as a switch module for blade servers. It provides connectivity to blade servers through its GbE and 10GbE interfaces and can be connected to a blade server chassis through its upstream 10GbE ports.
• Edge switch: The module can be deployed as an edge switch in a small or medium-sized network. It provides high-density connectivity to end devices with both GbE and 10GbE interfaces. The module can be connected to a core switch or router through its upstream 10GbE ports.

In all deployment scenarios, the N2K-C2232TR-E module provides high-performance and low-latency switching, flexible and scalable connectivity, and easy management and configuration. The module is designed to meet the requirements of modern data center and enterprise networks and can be used in a wide range of applications.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
• MPN: N2K-C2232TR-E
• Device Type: Expansion module
• SKU: N2K-C2232TR-E
• Form Factor Rack-mountable
• Bundled with 2x Cisco 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP Transceiver Module with MPO Connector (QSFP-40G-SR4), 8x Cisco 10GBASE-SR SFP Module (SFP-10G-SR)

Networking

• Ports: Gigabit Ethernet / 10Gb Ethernet / FCoE x 32 + 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 8
• Connectivity Technology: Wired
• Cabling Type: Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 10GBase-T
• Data Link Protocol: GigE, 10 GigE, FCoE
• Performance: Forwarding performance (full duplex): 160 Gbps Forwarding performance: 560 Gbps Forwarding performance: 595 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, Weighted Round Robin (WRR) queuing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Jumbo Frames support, Management Information Base (MIB), hot swappable fan, Class of Service (CoS), tagged VLAN, SNMP support, Virtual PortChannel (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: 8 (total) / 8 (free) x SFP+
• Interfaces: 32 x 10Gb Ethernet / FCoE - RJ-45

Power

• Power Device: Plug-in module

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