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- In Stock: 48
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model or Part: N2K-C2248PQ-10GE
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ (model N2K-C2248PQ-10GE) is a high density 48-port fabric extender designed to expand the reach of your data center spine and leaf architecture. It delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity using SFP+ optics, enabling you to consolidate traffic while maintaining low latency and high throughput.
Key Features
- 48 independent 10GE SFP+ ports for flexible uplink options
- Compact 1U form factor ideal for space constrained racks
- Seamless integration with Cisco Nexus switches using fabric extender protocols
- Advanced forward error correction (FEC) to improve link stability over long distances
- Full support for Cisco NX-OS feature set including L2/L3 forwarding, QoS and port-channeling
- Hot-swap capable modules for non-disruptive maintenance
Technical Specifications
- Port type: 48 x SFP+ (10GBASE-SR/LR/ER)
- Maximum data rate per port: 10 Gbps
- Backplane capacity: 480 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
- Power consumption: Approx 150 W (typical) with optional redundant power supply
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 1U height, 44.5 cm depth, 4.45 cm width
- Management interface: Cisco NX-OS CLI and SNMP support
Typical Applications
- Data center leaf-spine networks requiring high port density and low latency
- Server farms and virtualization clusters that need consistent 10GE connectivity
- High performance computing (HPC) environments with demanding bandwidth requirements
- Enterprise campus backbones where space efficiency and scalability are critical
- Network aggregation points in multi-tenant colocation facilities
This fabric extender provides a cost-effective way to extend your Cisco Nexus infrastructure while preserving the full feature set of the parent switch. Its robust design and flexible port options make it an ideal choice for modern data center deployments.