N2K-C2232TF Overview
The Cisco Nexus 2232TF is a 10GBASE-T fabric extender designed for structured cabling environments. It features 32 x 1/10GbE copper host ports, 8 x 10GbE fabric interfaces, and 16 included fabric extender transceivers to a parent Cisco Nexus switch. The Cisco N2K-C2232TF provides high density 10GbE server connectivity over existing CAT6/6A/7 cabling.
The Cisco Nexus 2000 platform enables a flexible unified server access architecture. The Cisco N2K-C2232TF fabric extender allows gradual 10GBASE-T adoption while reusing cabling. The platform simplifies migration from 1GbE to 10GbE environments.
Key Features
- 32 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T host ports
- 8 x 10GbE fabric interfaces (SFP+)
- 80Gbps per fabric interface, 160Gbps total fabric bandwidth
- 4:1 oversubscription ratio
- 800Gbps forwarding rate
- Works with Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000
- Requires NX-OS 5.0 or later
- 1RU compact form factor
- Redundant power supplies and fans
- 280-350W max power draw
- Includes 16 fabric extender transceivers
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Host Interfaces | 32 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T 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 5.0+ |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.7 in |
Weight | 18.5 lb fully loaded |
Use Cases
- 10GBASE-T server connectivity
- Structured cabling reuse
- Traditional, virtualized and cloud environments
- Seamless migration from 1GbE to 10GbE
Recommended Elements for N2K-C2232TF
Component | Part Number |
---|---|
Chassis | N2K-C2232TF |
Power Supply | N2200-PAC-400W |
Fan Module | N2K-C2232-FAN |
Comparison to Similar Products
Feature | Nexus 2232TF | Nexus 2232TM | Nexus 2248TF |
---|---|---|---|
Host Ports | 32 x 10GBASE-T | 32 x 10GBASE-T | 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 |
Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU | 1RU |
N2K-C2232TF Full Specifications
Specification | Description |
---|---|
Interfaces | 32 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T 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 |
Compatibility | Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000 |
Software | NX-OS 5.0+ |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.7 in |
Weight | 18.5 lb fully loaded |
Power | 280-350W max, 3.18A max at 110V AC |
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