Description
Configuration and Management Options
The N2K-C2248TF-1GE Cisco Nexus 2248TP is a fabric extender expansion module that provides 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. Here are some configuration and management options for this module:
- Configuration: The N2K-C2248TF-1GE can be configured using Cisco’s NX-OS command-line interface (CLI) or through the Cisco Device Manager web interface. With the CLI, you can configure features such as VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). With the Cisco Device Manager, you can perform basic configuration tasks such as setting up interfaces, creating VLANs, and configuring QoS policies.
- Management: The N2K-C2248TF-1GE can be managed using SNMP, Telnet, SSH, or the Cisco Device Manager web interface. SNMP allows you to monitor the status of the module and its ports, as well as configure certain features remotely. Telnet and SSH provide remote access to the module’s CLI. The Cisco Device Manager web interface provides a graphical user interface for configuring and managing the module.
- Redundancy: The N2K-C2248TF-1GE supports several redundancy features, including Virtual PortChannels (vPC), which allows you to create a redundant link to a Nexus 5000 or 7000 switch, and Fabric Extender High Availability (HA), which provides redundancy for the fabric extender links between the module and the parent switch. These features help ensure that network traffic continues to flow even in the event of a link or switch failure.
- Monitoring: The N2K-C2248TF-1GE includes several monitoring features, including the ability to monitor traffic statistics for each port, as well as environmental statistics such as temperature and power usage. You can use SNMP to collect this information and use it to monitor the health and performance of the module.
- Security: The N2K-C2248TF-1GE supports several security features, including IEEE 802.1X authentication, which provides port-based access control, and Access Control Lists (ACLs), which allow you to restrict traffic based on criteria such as source and destination MAC address or IP address. These features help ensure that only authorized users and devices are able to access the network.
Power Requirements and Usage
The N2K-C2248TF-1GE Cisco Nexus 2248TP 48 Ports Fabric Extender Expansion Module is a networking device designed to extend the reach of a parent Cisco Nexus switch by providing additional ports for connecting end devices. As an expansion module, it does not have any standalone power requirements as it derives power from the parent switch.
The power requirements for the N2K-C2248TF-1GE module are dependent on the parent switch that it is connected to. It uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power attached devices, which means that the switch needs to provide enough power to meet the requirements of the devices that are connected to the module.
In terms of usage, the N2K-C2248TF-1GE module is designed for use in data center environments and can support a variety of networking protocols, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE. It features 48 ports that support speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) and can be used to connect a variety of end devices, including servers, storage systems, and other network devices.
Features and Benefits
The N2K-C2248TF-1GE Cisco Nexus 2248TP is a fabric extender expansion module that provides 48 ports of 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity. Some of the features and benefits of this expansion module are:
- High-density connectivity: The module provides 48 ports of 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, allowing for high-density connectivity in data center environments.
- Fabric extender technology: The module uses fabric extender technology to extend the Cisco Nexus switch fabric to the access layer, providing a highly scalable and flexible solution for data center networking.
- Low latency: The module has low latency, which makes it ideal for high-performance applications such as server virtualization, database clusters, and high-performance computing.
- Plug-and-play operation: The module supports plug-and-play operation, which makes it easy to install and configure. It can be added to an existing Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender without disrupting the network.
- Energy-efficient: The module is energy-efficient and consumes less power than traditional switches, which helps reduce power consumption and lowers operating costs.
- Simplified management: The module can be managed through Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender software, which provides a simplified management interface for the entire fabric extender infrastructure.
- Scalable architecture: The module supports a scalable architecture that allows for the addition of up to eight fabric extenders to a single Cisco Nexus 5000 or 7000 Series switch, providing up to 384 ports of connectivity.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number: N2K-C2248TF-1GE
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Line: Nexus
- Product Series: 2000
- Product Model: 2248TP
- Product Name: Nexus 2248TP with 8 FET
- Product Type: Fabric Extender
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents –
- 1 x N2K-C2248TP-1GE Fabric Extender
- 8 x FET-10G Fabric Extender Transceivers
- Additional Information
- 48×100/1000Base-T + 4x10GE
- Green Compliant Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS-6





