Description
Key Features and Benefits of the N2K-C2248TF-E Cisco
The N2K-C2248TF-E Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 48 Ports Fabric Extender is a network switch designed to extend the capabilities of Cisco Nexus switches by adding high-density, low-latency 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) and 10 GE connectivity. Some key features and benefits of this switch include:
- High-density 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity: The N2K-C2248TF-E provides 48 ports of 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, enabling high-density connectivity for a variety of applications.
- Fabric extender technology: The switch uses Cisco Fabric Extender Technology to extend the capabilities of Nexus switches by providing a distributed switching architecture.
- Low latency: The N2K-C2248TF-E has a low latency of less than 2 microseconds, which enables it to support high-performance applications that require low-latency networking.
- Power efficiency: The switch is designed to be power-efficient, with support for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and Cisco EnergyWise technology, which can help reduce energy consumption.
- Easy management: The switch can be managed through Cisco’s unified network management tool, Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), which provides a centralized view of the network.
- Scalability: The N2K-C2248TF-E is designed to be scalable, enabling users to add more switches as their network needs grow.
- Virtualization support: The switch supports virtualization technologies such as VM-FEX and VXLAN, which enable virtual machines to be connected to the network more efficiently.
Technical Specifications and Features of the N2K-C2248TF-E
The N2K-C2248TF-E is a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series fabric extender with 48 ports. It is designed to provide high-speed connectivity between servers and switches in data center environments.
Here are the technical specifications and features of the N2K-C2248TF-E:
- Ports: 48 x 100/1000BASE-T + 4 x 10GE SFP+ uplink ports
- Throughput: 176 Gbps
- Forwarding rate: 132 Mpps
- Latency: 4 microseconds
- Jumbo Frames: 9216 bytes
- Supported protocols: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 1588v2
- Management: Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Management, Cisco Data Center Network Manager, Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, SSH, CLI, XML
- Power supply: 1+1 redundant power supplies
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.7 x 17.3 x 17.3 in. (4.3 x 43.9 x 43.9 cm)
- Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
- Cooling: Dual fan trays with redundant fans
- Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
- Storage temperature: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
- Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
- MTBF: 347,360 hours
Some additional features of the N2K-C2248TF-E fabric extender include:
- Plug-and-play installation
- Automatic configuration and management when connected to a Cisco Nexus switch
- Support for virtual PortChannels (vPC) and FabricPath technologies for high availability and scalability
- Support for Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic shaping
- Support for Cisco Fabric Services, which enables the fabric extender to participate in fabric-based services such as authentication, security, and monitoring.
Compatibility with Cisco Nexus Switches and Other Platforms
The N2K-C2248TF-E Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 48 Ports Fabric Extender is designed to be compatible with a variety of Cisco Nexus switches, as well as other platforms that support the Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols.
Specifically, the N2K-C2248TF-E is designed to work with the following Cisco Nexus switches:
- Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 4000 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
In addition, the N2K-C2248TF-E is also compatible with other Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches that support the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging standard and the Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocol.
It’s important to note that compatibility may vary depending on the specific models and software versions of the switches being used. It’s always a good idea to check the compatibility matrix provided by Cisco or consult with a Cisco-certified expert to ensure that all of the components in your network are compatible and properly configured.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: N2K-C2248TF-E
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Line: Nexus
- Product Series: 2000
- Product Name: Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender
- Product Type: Fabric Extender
Miscellaneous
- Additional Information-
- 32MB Memory
- Full duplex Capability
- Hot Swap Module Replacement
- Auto-negotiation
- VLAN Support
- IGMP Snooping
- Syslog support
- Weighted Round Robin (WRR) Queuing
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support
- Access Control List (ACL) Support
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Jumbo Frames Support
- 1 Fan Module
- 48×100/1000Base-T + 4x10GE
- Green Compliant Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS





