Cisco N2K-C2348TQ-E 10GE Fabric Extender Expansion Module Refurbished

The N2K-C2348TQ-E is a versatile switch equipped with 48 RJ-45 ports supporting 100M/1/10GBase-T connectivity. This abundance of ports makes it ideal for businesses with diverse network requirements. Additionally, the switch boasts 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, providing high-speed connectivity for data-intensive applications..

The N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E switch is equipped with 48 ports, which are used to connect devices using RJ-45 connectors. These ports support data transfer at speeds of 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and 10Gbps, providing flexibility in network connectivity. Additionally, the switch includes 6 ports for 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections, utilizing QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) ports.

Layer 2 switching is a method used in network switches to forward data based on the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of devices. The N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E operates at Layer 2 of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model, allowing it to efficiently handle data traffic within a local area network (LAN).

With 48 RJ-45 ports and 6 QSFP+ ports, the N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E offers high port density, enabling connectivity for a large number of devices within a network.

The RJ-45 ports support connections at different speeds, including 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and 10Gbps, accommodating various network requirements. Additionally, the QSFP+ ports provide high-speed connectivity at 40 Gigabits per second.

The switch is equipped with a Fabric Extender Expansion Module, enhancing its capabilities for extending the network fabric and providing scalability for growing network infrastructures.

With its modular design and expansion capabilities, the N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E switch offers scalability, allowing networks to expand and adapt to increasing demands without significant infrastructure changes.

The switch supports Quality of Service features, enabling prioritization of network traffic based on predefined policies. This ensures that critical data receives preferential treatment, optimizing network performance.

To ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime, the N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E switch features redundant components and support for protocols like Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP).

The switch includes management interfaces such as a command-line interface (CLI) and a graphical user interface (GUI), facilitating configuration, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.

In data center environments, the N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E switch can be used to interconnect servers, storage devices, and networking equipment, providing high-speed and reliable connectivity.

For enterprise networks spanning multiple locations or departments, this switch offers the necessary port density, scalability, and management features to support diverse connectivity requirements.

In educational or corporate campus networks, the switch can serve as a central networking device, connecting various buildings, departments, and user devices while ensuring efficient data traffic management.

Service providers can utilize the N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E switch in their infrastructure to deliver high-speed connectivity and services to customers, ensuring reliable performance and scalability.

Get Faster Connectivity

The N2K-C2348TQ-E Cisco Nexus 10GE Fabric Extender Expansion Module is a high-performance network expansion module that provides faster connectivity to your network. It is designed to work with Cisco Nexus switches and can be easily integrated into your existing network infrastructure.

The N2K-C2348TQ-E expansion module supports up to 48 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) ports, allowing you to connect multiple devices to your network at high speeds. It also supports Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for improved bandwidth utilization and redundancy. Additionally, it supports Virtual Port Channels (vPCs) which can be used to provide redundant connectivity to downstream devices.

One of the key benefits of the N2K-C2348TQ-E expansion module is its ease of deployment. It can be easily installed into your existing network without requiring any major changes to your network infrastructure. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations that need to quickly add more capacity to their network.

The N2K-C2348TQ-E expansion module also features a number of advanced networking features, including Quality of Service (QoS) support, Multicast support, and VLAN support. These features allow you to prioritize and optimize your network traffic to ensure the best possible performance.

Upgrade Your Home Network

The N2K-C2348TQ-E Cisco Nexus 10GE Fabric Extender Expansion Module is a high-performance, highly scalable networking solution that allows you to upgrade your home network with enterprise-grade capabilities.

This expansion module offers up to 48 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) ports, which can be used to connect servers, storage devices, and other network equipment. These ports support a range of features, such as Virtual Port Channels (vPC), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Quality of Service (QoS), which help to ensure high performance, reliability, and security.

One of the key benefits of the N2K-C2348TQ-E Cisco Nexus 10GE Fabric Extender Expansion Module is its ability to extend the capabilities of the Cisco Nexus fabric. This allows you to create a highly resilient and flexible network architecture that can support a wide range of applications and workloads.

The module is also designed with ease of use in mind, featuring a simple, plug-and-play installation process that allows you to quickly integrate it into your existing network infrastructure. Additionally, it includes a variety of management tools and features, such as Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender (FEX) Manager, which help to simplify network management and troubleshooting.

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number or SKU# N2K-C2348TQ-E
• Device Type: Expansion module

• Number of Ports: 48
• Form Factor Rack-mountable
• Ports: Gigabit Ethernet / 10Gb Ethernet x 48 + 40 Gigabit QSFP+ x 6
• Connectivity Technology: Wired
• Data Link Protocol: 100Mb LAN, GigE, 10 GigE, FCoE, 40 Gigabit LAN

• Forwarding performance (full duplex): 480 Gbps
• Forwarding performance: 240 Gbps
• Capacity Jumbo frame size: 9216
• ACL entries: 256

• Remote Management Protocol SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON, SNMP 3, CLI
• Status: Indicators Port status, power, system
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3an

• Interfaces: 48 x 1Gb Ethernet/10Gb Ethernet - RJ-45 ¦ 6 x 40Gb Ethernet - QSFP+

Power

• Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Software / System Requirements

• OS Required: Cisco NX-OS

In summary, the N2K-C2348TQ-E Nexus 2348TQ-E switch is a versatile networking solution suitable for a wide range of applications, from data centers to enterprise and service provider networks. With its high port density, flexible connectivity options, scalability, and management capabilities, it provides a reliable foundation for building robust and efficient network infrastructures. Whether used in small-scale deployments or large-scale enterprise environments, this switch offers the performance and features necessary to meet the demands of modern networking requirements