Cisco UCS-IOM-2208XP – Fabric Extender Expansion Module (8 Ports)
The Cisco UCS-IOM-2208XP Fabric Extender is a high-performance I/O module (FEX) designed for the Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis. It provides high-speed unified fabric connectivity, enabling seamless communication between blade servers and Cisco Fabric Interconnects.
Equipped with 8 external 10Gb SFP+ uplink ports and 32 internal 10Gb connections via the chassis midplane, this module delivers powerful bandwidth and scalability for enterprise data center environments.
The UCS-IOM-2208XP plays a crucial role in Cisco UCS architecture by extending the network fabric directly into the chassis, simplifying cabling, reducing complexity, and improving centralized management.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Cisco UCS 2208XP Fabric Extender |
| Model | UCS-IOM-2208XP |
| Component Type | Fabric Extender (FEX) / I/O Module |
| External Ports | 8 × 10Gb SFP+ |
| Internal Ports | 32 × 10Gb (midplane connections) |
| Data Rate | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Protocols | Ethernet, FCoE |
| Form Factor | Plug-in module |
| Compatibility | Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Chassis |
| Throughput | Up to 160 Gbps (dual module setup) |
| Deployment | Rear chassis slot |
Performance & Fabric Connectivity
The UCS-IOM-2208XP is engineered to deliver high-performance unified networking:
- Provides 8×10GbE uplinks to Fabric Interconnects for high-speed connectivity
- Offers 32 internal 10Gb connections to blade servers via the midplane
- Supports FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) for converged networking
- Delivers up to 160Gbps aggregate throughput when deployed in redundant pairs
- Simplifies infrastructure by acting as a fabric extender instead of a standalone switch
This architecture ensures low latency, high efficiency, and centralized management via Cisco UCS Manager.
Applications & Use Cases
- Data centers & enterprise blade server environments
- Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
- Cloud infrastructure deployments
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- Storage networking (FCoE SAN environments)
Why Choose Cisco UCS-IOM-2208XP?
- Trusted Cisco UCS unified computing architecture
- High-density 10GbE connectivity for blade servers
- Reduces cabling and simplifies deployment
- Supports redundant and scalable configurations
- Ideal for mission-critical enterprise environments
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