Cisco Nexus N2K-C2348TQ-10GE 48-Port Fabric Extender Switch N2KC2348TQ10GE

Description:

The Cisco N2K-C2348TQ-10GE 48-Port Fabric Extender Switch is used in Cisco Nexus data center fabric architectures to extend switching capacity and provide high-density Ethernet connectivity from a parent Nexus switch. It functions as a remote line card managed through the parent switch, enabling centralized configuration, simplified network management, and scalable server connectivity within the data center fabric. Commonly installed in enterprise data centers, virtualization clusters, private cloud infrastructures, and high-performance server rack environments, this Fabric Extender supports efficient communication between servers, storage devices, and core network switches while maintaining low latency and high bandwidth. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this device for network expansion, data center upgrades, replacement of existing Fabric Extenders, and deployment of scalable server access connectivity in Cisco Nexus-based network environments.

Applications:

The Cisco N2K-C2348TQ-10GE Fabric Extender is used in data center environments to extend the switching fabric of Cisco Nexus core switches while providing high-density connectivity for servers and storage systems. It is commonly deployed in enterprise cloud infrastructures, virtualization platforms, blade server racks, and high-performance computing clusters where centralized network management and scalable Ethernet connectivity are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): N2K-C2348TQ-10GE
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Fabric Extender Switch
• Series: Cisco Nexus 2000 Series
• Downlink Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
• Uplink Ports: 6 × QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Switching Architecture: Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX)
• Management: Managed through Cisco Nexus parent switch using Cisco NX-OS
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• Deployment: Data Center Server Access Layer
• Connectivity: High-density Ethernet connectivity for servers and storage devices
• Network Environment: Enterprise data centers and cloud infrastructure

Common Replacements:

• Cisco N2K-C2232PP-10GE Fabric Extender
• Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE Fabric Extender
• Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ-10GE Fabric Extender