Brand: Cisco · SKU: N2K-C2232PP · MPN: N2K-C2232PP · Category: Networking
The Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender (FEX) is a high-performance, high-density server access platform designed to simplify data center architecture and operations. As part of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series, the 2232PP behaves as a remote I/O module for a parent Cisco Nexus switch (such as the 5000, 6000, 7000, or 9000 series), allowing for centralized management and policy enforcement. It features 32 ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ for server connectivity and 8 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ for uplinks to the parent switch. This model supports unified fabric environments with Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Data Center Bridging (DCB), providing a scalable migration path from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet while reducing cabling complexity and management overhead.
| Airflow | Choice of Front-to-back or Back-to-front |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1RU, Rack-mountable |
| Performance | Hardware forwarding at 560 Gbps or 595 mpps |
| FCoE Support | Yes, supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet |
| Fabric Speed | 80 Gbps in each direction (160 Gbps full duplex) |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported up to 9216 bytes |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant, hot-swappable |
| Host Interfaces | 32 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ |
| Fabric Interfaces | 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ |
| Typical Power Consumption | 210 Watts / 322 BTU/hr |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
| Weight | 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.7 in (4.37 x 43.94 x 44.96 cm) |
The Cisco Nexus 2232PP provides a cost-effective and flexible way to expand your data center fabric. By acting as an extension of the parent switch, it eliminates the need for separate management points at the rack level. It is ideal for high-performance computing (HPC) environments, virtualized data centers, and unified fabric deployments where high port density and low latency are critical.
Yes, this Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender (N2K-C2232PP) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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