Product Overview
The N2K-C2248TP-E is a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender designed to streamline data center operations by simplifying access layer deployment. It provides a cost-effective, scalable, and flexible extension of the parent Cisco Nexus switches.
Product Description
The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet fabric extender offering 48 fixed 100/1000BASE-T host interfaces and 4 10 Gigabit SFP+ fabric uplinks. It is ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) deployment in highly virtualized or cloud-scale data center environments. Acting as a remote line card for Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, or 7000 Series switches, this device supports centralized management and consistent policy enforcement.
By decoupling physical cabling from logical topologies, the N2K-C2248TP-E reduces complexity and enhances agility in rapidly changing data center environments. Its support for Cisco Fabric Extender Technology (FEX) makes it an optimal choice for operational consistency, cable management, and lower total cost of ownership.
Key Features
48 RJ-45 ports supporting 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
4 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connectivity
Optimized for top-of-rack deployment
Centralized configuration and management via parent switch
Supports Cisco FEX architecture
Low power consumption and energy-efficient design
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model Number | N2K-C2248TP-E |
| Host Ports | 48 x 100/1000BASE-T |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ |
| Architecture | Fabric Extender (FEX) |
| Form Factor | 1 RU |
| Forwarding Mode | Centralized via Parent Nexus Switch |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 5000/6000/7000 Series |
| Management | Through Parent Switch |
| Typical Use Case | Top-of-Rack Aggregation |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Host Ports | Uplink Ports | FEX Support | Parent Switch Compatibility |
| N2K-C2248TP-E | 48 x 1G (RJ-45) | 4 x 10G SFP+ | Yes | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2232TM-E | 32 x 1G (RJ-45) | 8 x 10G SFP+ | Yes | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2248PQ | 48 x 1G (RJ-45) | 6 x 40G QSFP+ | Yes | Nexus 5K, 6K |
| N2K-C2348TQ | 48 x 1G (RJ-45) | 6 x 40G QSFP+ | Yes | Nexus 5K, 7K, 9K |
| N2K-C2232PP | 32 x 1G (RJ-45) | 8 x 10G SFP+ | Yes | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
