The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE (Nexus 2248TP) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade Fabric Extender designed for seamless integration with Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series parent switches. Equipped with 48 x 1G RJ45 downlink ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, this switch delivers 40Gbps fabric speed per direction and offers hardware forwarding at 176 Gbps. With support for Cisco's Fabric Extender Transceiver (FET-10G) and multiple optical and copper uplink options, it ensures a scalable and efficient networking foundation for large data centers.
This refurbished switch is ideal for environments requiring precise Layer 2 forwarding, energy-efficient design, and easy manageability through its parent Nexus switch.
Key Features & Benefits:
High-Density Access Layer 48 x 1GbE RJ45 ports ideal for end-device or server connectivity.
10G Fabric Uplinks 4 x SFP+ uplinks support 10Gbps speeds with copper, optical, or AOC cables.
High Fabric Throughput 40 Gbps in each direction (80 Gbps full duplex) for fast interconnectivity.
Enterprise-Grade Forwarding Hardware forwarding at 176 Gbps or 131 mpps for high-performance switching.
Flexible Uplink Options Compatible with FET-10G, SFP-10G-SR/LR, Twinax, and AOC cables.
Fabric Extender Architecture Simplifies management by pushing control to parent Cisco Nexus switches.
Hot-Swappable Redundancy Dual PSU and fan module support for uninterrupted operation.
Low Oversubscription 1.2:1 oversubscription ratio ensures high bandwidth availability.
Ideal Uses:
Enterprise Data Centers Scalable edge switch solution for high-density server deployments.
Campus Aggregation Reliable high-speed access switching for large campus networks.
Fabric Extender Deployments Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, or 9000 series switches.
Virtualized Environments Supports vPC, jumbo frames, QoS, and Layer 2 VLANs for efficient VM traffic handling.
Specifications
Condition:
Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has undergone extensive testing and is fully functional.
Manufacturer & Model:
Cisco Nexus N2K-C2248TP-1GE (Nexus 2248TP)
Form Factor:
1U Rackmount Fabric Extender Switch
Network Interfaces:
48 x 100/1000BASE-T Ports (RJ45)
4 x 10GbE SFP+ Uplinks (FET-10G, SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, Twinax, AOC)
Fabric Speed: 40 Gbps each direction (80 Gbps Full Duplex)
Performance:
Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 131 Mpps
Latency: Low-latency forwarding with hardware-based processing
Oversubscription Ratio: 1.2:1
MAC Address Table: Up to 16K (via parent switch)
Packet Buffer: 9 MB
Supported Standards & Features:
VLAN Trunking (IEEE 802.1Q)
Jumbo Frame Support (Up to 9216 bytes)
Pause Frames (PFC / 802.3x)
PortChannel & EtherChannel Support
Enhanced QoS with 8 Queues per Port
Private VLANs (Promiscuous on uplinks)
vPC for Active-Active Dual-Homing
Hot-Swappable PSU & Fan Trays
SNMP v1/2/3, RMON, Syslog
Cisco GOLD Diagnostics
Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Support
Power & Cooling:
Typical Input Power: 95W (Max 110W)
Heat Dissipation: 322 BTU/hr (typical), 403 BTU/hr (max)
Power Supply: N2200-PAC-400W (Dual Hot-Swappable Supported)
Fan Module: N2K-C2248-FAN
Airflow: Front-to-Back
Physical Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 1.72 in (4.37 cm)
Width: 17.3 in (43.94 cm)
Depth: 17.7 in (44.96 cm)
Weight: 17.7 lb (8.0 kg)
Environmental & Compliance:
Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
NEBS Level-3 Compliant
RoHS-6 Compliant
Safety Certifications: UL, CSA, IEC, VCCI, FCC, EN55022
Management & Software Support:
Cisco NX-OS Software Release 5.1(3)N(1)1 and later
Managed through Parent Nexus Switch (Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, or 9000 Series)
CLI, XML, SNMP, DCNM Supported
Warranty & Inclusions:
Warranty: 3-Month Carry-In Warranty
What's in the Box?
Cisco Nexus 2248TP Switch
Power Cable Only
High-Performance Fabric Extender Ideal for scaling high-density deployments without extra management overhead.
Low-Latency, High Bandwidth Fabric speeds up to 80Gbps with minimal oversubscription.
Flexible Uplink Options Compatible with copper, optical, Twinax, and AOC cables.
Energy Efficient & Fully Redundant Low power consumption with hot-swappable PSU and fan modules.
