N2K-C2348UPQ Overview
The Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ is a 1RU fabric extender that provides high-density 1/10GbE server connectivity along with 40GbE uplinks to a parent Cisco Nexus switch. The Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ has 48 SFP+ host ports with unified capability to carry Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE traffic. With deep buffers, redundant power and cooling, and support for vPC/vPC+/EVPC, the 2348UPQ delivers a reliable and scalable server access platform.
The N2K-C2348UPQ extends the capabilities of the Cisco Nexus switch fabric to servers and end devices. It is managed through the parent switch, allowing organizations to simplify operations and policy management. The N2K-C2348UPQ fabric extender model reduces cabling and switching infrastructure requirements in the data center.
Key Features
- 48 x 1/10GbE SFP+ host ports with unified capability
- 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks
- 32MB deep packet buffers
- vPC/vPC+/EVPC support
- Redundant, hot-swappable power and fans
- Front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options
- Zero-touch provisioning and management via parent switch
Quick Specification
Feature | Details |
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Ports | 48 x 1/10GbE SFP+ host ports, 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks |
Throughput | 960 Gbps |
Latency | <5us host-to-fabric latency |
Buffers | 32MB deep packet buffers |
Use Cases
- High density 10GbE access layer connectivity
- Unified fabric with capability for Ethernet, Fibre Channel and FCoE
- Designs requiring redundant fabric connections and active-active server links
- Organizations looking to reduce cabling and switching infrastructure
Recommended Elements for N2K-C2348UPQ
Part Number | Description |
---|---|
N2K-C2348UPQ | Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ Fabric Extender |
N2200-PAC-400W | 400W Port-side Exhaust AC Power Supply |
NXA-FAN-30CFM-F | Fabric Extender Fan Module, Forward Airflow |
Comparison to Similar Products
Product | Port Density | Unified Ports | Buffer Size |
---|---|---|---|
Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ | 48 x 1/10GbE | Yes | 32MB |
Arista 7050QX-32S | 32 x 40GbE | No | 12MB |
Juniper QFX5200-48Y | 48 x 25GbE | No | 16MB |
N2K-C2348UPQ Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Host interface ports | 48 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports Supports 1GbE and 10GbE speeds Unified port capability for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, FCoE |
Host interface connectors | LC connectors for SFP+ transceivers |
Host interface cabling | Supports Twinax cables, AOC cables, SFP+ optics |
Fabric interface ports | 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports |
Fabric interface connectors | MPO connectors for QSFP+ transceivers |
Fabric interface cabling | Supports SR4/LR4 optics, direct attach copper, AOC cables |
Switching bandwidth | 960 Gbps |
Packet buffer | 32 MB deep packet buffers |
Latency | Less than 5 microseconds host-to-fabric latency |
Oversubscription | Up to 2:1 oversubscription supported |
Airflow | Forward and reverse airflow options |
Power supplies | Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies |
Fans | 3 hot-swappable fan modules with N+1 redundancy |
Physical dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 14.05 inches (4.37 x 43.94 x 35.69 cm) |
Weight | 15.5 lbs (7 kg) |
Operating temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Certifications | RoHS-6, NEBS Level 3 |
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