Cisco Nexus N2K Series in Bangladesh

The Cisco Nexus N2K Series (also known as Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders / FEX) are high‑performance extension platforms that connect to Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 Series parent switches to extend data center connectivity and port scale without adding management complexity.

N2K modules deliver high‑density server connectivity, reduced cabling, and unified management through the parent Nexus switch, making them ideal for:

• Data center Top‑of‑Rack (ToR) connectivity

• High‑density server farm deployments

• Converged LAN/SAN environments

• Scalable enterprise data center fabrics

• Virtualization and workload mobility networks

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Popular N2K Series Models, Part Numbers & Server Compatibility at Datacom

Cisco Nexus 2000 Series (N2K) — Popular Models

N2K‑C2348UPQ

• Part Number: N2K‑C2348UPQ

• Description: Fabric Extender with 48 × 1/10 GbE SFP+ host ports + 6 × 40 GbE QSFP+ fabric uplinks.

• Compatibility: Works only when connected as a Fabric Extender to a parent Cisco switch such as Nexus 5500, 5600, 6000, 7000, or supported 9000 Series — must be managed through the parent.

• Use Case: Adds high‑density 10 GbE access to a data‑center fabric controlled by a parent switch.

N2K‑C2348TQ‑E

• Part Number: N2K‑C2348TQ‑E

• Description: Fabric Extender with 48 × 1/10 GbE BASE‑T copper host ports + 6 × 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks.

• Compatibility: Like all Nexus 2000 FEX units, it must be connected to a FEX‑capable parent switch (Nexus 5K/6K/7K/selected 9K) and cannot operate alone.

• Use Case: Provides RJ‑45 copper connectivity for 10 GbE hosts while extending fabric uplinks to the parent.

N2K‑C2248PQ

• Part Number: N2K‑C2248PQ

• Description: Fabric Extender offering 48 × 1/10 GbE (SFP/SFP+) host ports + 4 × 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks.

• Compatibility: Must connect to a parent Nexus switch that supports FEX; does not function stand‑alone.

• Use Case: Medium‑density 10 GbE access in rack‑based deployments.

N2K‑C2224TF‑1GE

• Part Number: N2K‑C2224TF‑1GE

• Description: 24‑port 1 GbE BASE‑T fabric extender with 2 × 10 GbE uplinks (SFP+).

• Compatibility: Designed as a fabric extender for Nexus switches (5K/6K/7K) with FEX support.

• Use Case: Ideal for extending 1 GbE access ports from higher‑performance parent switches.

N2K‑C2224TP

• Part Number: N2K‑C2224TP (often amplified with ‑1GE)

• Description: Nexus 2000 FEX with 24 × 1 GbE and 2 × 10 GbE uplinks.

• Compatibility: Suitable for use beneath FEX‑enabled parent units (5K/6K/7K).

• Use Case: Smaller rack or branch access extension.

N2K‑C2232PP‑10GE

• Part Number: N2K‑C2232PP‑10GE

• Description: Fabric Extender offering 32 × 1/10 GbE with extra 8 × 10 GbE aggregation capability.

• Compatibility: Works only with Nexus switches with FEX support.

• Use Case: Higher host‑port count 10 GbE extension.

N2K‑C2232TM‑10GE

• Part Number: N2K‑C2232TM‑10GE

• Description: Fabric Extender with 32 × 10 GbE BASE‑T and 8 × 10 GbE uplinks.

• Compatibility: Needs a FEX‑capable parent Nexus switch.

• Use Case: Mixed copper and fiber 10 GbE access in rack.

Compatibility & Operational Notes

• Parent Switch Required: Nexus 2000 Series FEX units do not have independent control planes. They rely on a parent switch (e.g., Cisco Nexus 5500, 5600, 6000, 7000, or select Nexus 9000 Series that support FEX) for management and forwarding decisions.

• Management: A Nexus 2000 FEX does not get a separate CLI; all configuration is done on the parent switch.

• Traffic Forwarding: All host traffic from a Nexus 2000 FEX must traverse its fabric uplinks to the parent for forwarding — so traffic cannot stay local on the FEX.

• FCoE Support: Some models (e.g., 2348UPQ and 2348TQ/E) support FCoE when paired with appropriate parent switch and software.

• End‑of‑Life: Many Nexus 2000 models are EOL/EOS (older tech) — verify support and software compatibility before deployment.

Summary Table

Cisco Nexus N2K Series Price in Bangladesh (2025–2026)

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Key Features of Cisco Nexus N2K Series

• Fabric Extender architecture for simplified management

• Connects directly to Nexus 7000 / 9000 Series switches

• High‑density 1/10/25/40/100 GbE server connectivity

• Unified policy and configuration from parent switch

• Reduces cabling complexity and operational cost

• Ideal for ToR and server aggregation layers

Cisco Nexus N2K fabric extenders offer scale with simplicity, enabling enterprise networks to support dense server deployments with consistent policies.

Cisco Nexus N2K Series Specifications

Who Should Use Cisco Nexus N2K Series

Cisco Nexus N2K Series is ideal for:

• Enterprise data centers

• High‑density server farms

• Virtualization and cloud environments

• Converged LAN/SAN networks

• Scaling with minimal management overhead

By extending the parent Nexus switch fabric, N2K modules help maintain consistent policies and robust performance.

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