The Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ-10GE is a high-density Fabric Extender (FEX) from the Cisco Nexus 2000/2300 Series, designed for scalable and simplified data center architectures. It acts as a remote line card for a parent Cisco Nexus switch, enabling centralized management, policy control, and streamlined network operations.
This model features 48 unified SFP+ ports supporting 1G/10G Ethernet, along with 6 uplink QSFP+ ports (40G) for high-speed connectivity to the parent switch. It supports multiple protocols including Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), making it highly flexible for both server and storage networking.
Built for Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments, the N2K-C2348UPQ-10GE reduces cabling complexity and improves operational efficiency while delivering high performance and low latency. It is ideal for enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and cloud infrastructures.
🔑 Key Features:
48x 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ unified ports
6x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplink ports
Supports Ethernet, FCoE, and Fibre Channel connectivity
Fabric Extender (FEX) architecture (requires parent Nexus switch)
Centralized management via parent switch
High-density, low-latency performance
1RU rack-mountable form factor
Designed for Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments
