The N2K-C2348TQ8F Cisco Nexus 2348TQ 8 Bidi 40GE Expansion Module is a high-density 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) expansion module that provides connectivity for up to 48 100M/1G/10GBASE-T ports and up to eight 40GE ports. Here are the key specifications of this expansion module:
- Port Density: The module supports up to 48 100M/1G/10GBASE-T ports and up to eight 40GE ports.
- Speed: The module supports Ethernet speeds of 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 40 Gbps.
- Connector Type: The module has RJ-45 connectors for 100M/1G/10GBASE-T ports and Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) connectors for 40GE ports.
- Distance: The maximum distance supported for 100M/1G/10GBASE-T ports is 100 meters over Category 6a or better copper cabling. The maximum distance supported for 40GE ports is 100 meters over OM3 multimode fiber or 150 meters over OM4 multimode fiber.
- Forwarding Rate: The module supports a forwarding rate of up to 1.28 Tbps.
- Power Consumption: The module has a maximum power consumption of 450 watts.
- Compatibility: The N2K-C2348TQ8F expansion module is compatible with the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series fabric extenders and the Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series switches.
- Features: The module supports features such as Cisco Data Center Virtual Machine Fabric Extender (VM-FEX) technology, which extends the network to virtual machines, and Cisco FabricPath technology, which provides multipath routing and scalability.
Installing the N2K-C2348TQ8F Cisco Nexus 2348TQ 8 Bidi 40GE Expansion Module involves several steps. Here's an overview of the installation process:
- Prepare the Cisco Nexus Switch: Ensure that the Cisco Nexus switch is powered off and unplugged from the power source. You also need to remove the top cover of the switch to access the module bays.
- Install the Expansion Module: Align the module with the empty slot in the switch and gently slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. Ensure that the module's connectors align with the backplane connectors in the switch.
- Connect the Cables: Once the module is securely installed, connect the network cables to the ports on the expansion module. For 40GE ports, use the QSFP connectors, and for 100M/1G/10GBASE-T ports, use the RJ-45 connectors.
- Power On the Switch: After connecting the cables, replace the switch cover and plug the switch back into the power source. Power on the switch and verify that the module is detected by the switch.
- Configure the Module: Once the module is detected, you need to configure it. Use the command-line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI) to configure the module's ports, VLANs, and other settings.
- Verify Connectivity: After configuring the module, verify that the connected devices can communicate with each other. You can use network testing tools to check the connectivity and performance of the network.
The N2K-C2348TQ8F Cisco Nexus 2348TQ 8 Bidi 40GE Expansion Module has several security features that can help protect your network and data. Here are some of the key security features of this expansion module:
- Access Control: The expansion module supports various access control mechanisms such as 802.1x authentication, MAC-based authentication, and port security. These mechanisms ensure that only authorized devices and users can access the network.
- Secure Management: The expansion module supports secure management protocols such as SSH, SNMPv3, and HTTPS, which encrypt management traffic and protect against unauthorized access.
- ACLs: The expansion module supports access control lists (ACLs) that allow you to control traffic flow based on various criteria, including source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols.
- Port Security: The expansion module supports port security features that limit the number of MAC addresses that can be learned on a port, preventing unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
- Storm Control: The expansion module supports storm control, which helps prevent network flooding by limiting the amount of broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast traffic that can be sent on a port.
- IP Source Guard: The expansion module supports IP source guard, which helps prevent IP spoofing attacks by verifying the IP source address of incoming packets against a trusted database.
- DHCP Snooping: The expansion module supports DHCP snooping, which ensures that only authorized DHCP servers can assign IP addresses to devices on the network.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: N2K-C2348TQ8F
- Device Type: Expansion module
- SKU: N2K-C2348TQ8F
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable
Networking:
- Ports: Gigabit Ethernet / 10Gb Ethernet x 48 + 40 Gigabit QSFP+ x 6
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol GigE, 10 GigE, FCoE, 40 Gigabit LAN
- Performance: 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
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 48 x 1Gb Ethernet/10Gb Ethernet - RJ-45 ¦ 6 x 40Gb Ethernet - QSFP+
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Power:
- Power Device: Plug-in module
- Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
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