N2K-C2232PF Overview
The Cisco Nexus 2232PF is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet fabric extender designed for high performance data centers. It features 32 x 1/10GbE host ports, 8 x 10GbE fabric interfaces, and 16 included fabric extender transceivers to a parent Cisco Nexus switch. The Cisco N2K-C2232PF provides high density 10GbE server connectivity with unified fabric capabilities.
The Cisco Nexus 2000 platform enables a flexible unified server access architecture. The Cisco N2K-C2232PF fabric extender enhances scalability, eases operations, and reduces TCO. It brings unified fabric to the server access layer, supporting FCoE, DCB and lossless Ethernet. The platform simplifies migration from 1GbE to 10GbE environments.
Key Features
- 32 x 1/10GbE host ports (SFP+/Twinax)
- 8 x 10GbE fabric interfaces (SFP+)
- 80Gbps per fabric interface, 160Gbps total fabric bandwidth
- 4:1 oversubscription ratio
- 800Gbps forwarding rate
- Unified fabric capabilities including FCoE and DCB
- Works with Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000
- Requires NX-OS 4.2 or later
- 1RU compact form factor
- Redundant power supplies and fans
- 210W max power draw
- Includes 16 fabric extender transceivers
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Host Interfaces | 32 x 1/10GBASE-SFP+ ports |
Fabric Interfaces | 8 x 10GBASE-SR/LR SFP+ |
Transceivers Included | 16 fabric extender transceivers |
Switch Compatibility | Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, 9000 |
Software Required | NX-OS 4.2+ |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.7 in |
Weight | 18.3 lb fully loaded |
Use Cases
- High density 10GbE server connectivity
- LAN/SAN convergence for unified fabrics
- Big data, HPC, cloud and virtualized environments
- Seamless migration from 1GbE to 10GbE
- Low latency and lossless Ethernet
Recommended Elements for N2K-C2232PF
Component | Part Number |
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Chassis | N2K-C2232PF |
Power Supply | N2200-PAC-400W |
Fan Module | N2K-C2232-FAN |
Comparison to Similar Products
Feature | Nexus 2232PF | Nexus 2232PP | Nexus 2248TF |
---|---|---|---|
Host Ports | 32 x 10GbE | 32 x 10GbE | 48 x 1GbE |
Fabric Ports | 8 x 10GbE | 8 x 10GbE | 4 x 10GbE |
Transceivers | 16 | 0 | 8 |
Oversub Ratio | 4:1 | 4:1 | 1.2:1 |
Forwarding Rate | 800Gbps | 800Gbps | 176Gbps |
Unified Fabric | Yes | Yes | No |
Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU | 1RU |
N2K-C2232PF Full Specifications
Specification | Description |
---|---|
Interfaces | 32 x 1/10GBASE-SFP+ host ports, 8 x 10GBASE-SR/LR fabric ports |
Transceivers Included | 16 fabric extender transceivers |
Bandwidth | 160Gbps fabric bandwidth |
Oversub Ratio | 4:1 |
Forwarding Rate | 800Gbps, 595Mpps |
Unified Fabric | FCoE, DCB, lossless Ethernet |
Compatibility | Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000 |
Software | NX-OS 4.2+ |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.7 in |
Weight | 18.3 lb fully loaded |
Power | 210W max, 2.5A max at 110V AC |
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