{"product_id":"n2k-c2348tq-cisco-nexus-2348tq-10ge-fabric-extender","title":"N2K-C2348TQ Cisco Nexus 2348TQ 10GE Fabric Extender","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco N2K-C2348TQ Nexus 2348TQ 10GE Fabric Extender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalable 10G Base-T Data Center Connectivity with High-Bandwidth Fabric Expansion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eCisco Nexus N2K-C2348TQ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eNexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender (FEX)\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to deliver scalable, low-latency \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e10G Base-T server connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e while dramatically simplifying data center operations. Acting as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eremote line card\u003c\/strong\u003e for a parent Cisco Nexus switch, the N2K-C2348TQ enables a modern \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"433\"\u003etop-of-rack (ToR) architecture with end-of-row management\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing cabling complexity, operational overhead, and overall deployment costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e48 copper RJ-45 ports supporting 100M\/1G\/10G Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fabric extender allows organizations to migrate seamlessly from 1G to \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e10G over standard Cat6a or Cat7 cabling - \u003c\/strong\u003emaking it a cost-effective choice for high-density server access. For upstream connectivity, \u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"827\"\u003esix 40G QSFP+ uplinks\u003c\/strong\u003e provide up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e240 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring ample capacity and low oversubscription for demanding workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eBuilt for modern data centers, the Cisco N2K-C2348TQ features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003ecut-through switching for ultra-low latency\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e32 MB shared buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e for traffic bursts, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003ehot-swappable redundant power supplies and fans\u003c\/strong\u003e for high availability. Fully managed by supported Cisco Nexus parent switches (5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series), it delivers centralized control, consistent policy enforcement, and simplified operations - ideal for virtualized, cloud, and enterprise data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco Nexus N2K-C2348TQ\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders\/datasheet-c78-731663.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco Nexus N2K-C2348TQ - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus N2K-C2348TQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 2000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Extender (FEX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN2K-C2348TQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender providing scalable 10G Base-T server connectivity with simplified management through parent Nexus switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote line card for parent Nexus switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Interfaces (Downlinks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 × 100M \/ 1G \/ 10G Base-T RJ-45 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Interfaces (Uplinks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 × 40G QSFP+ ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Uplink Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 240 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForwarding Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-through switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 MB shared buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-low latency (cut-through architecture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory 6a \/ Category 7 copper cabling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort-side Intake or Port-side Exhaust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC PSUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant hot-swappable fan modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimized low-power design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1RU rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.72 × 17.3 × 17.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged exclusively through parent Nexus switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Parent Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOversubscription Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh uplink density reduces congestion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-of-Rack with End-of-Row management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResiliency Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant power and cooling, no local control plane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData center ToR deployments, 10G copper server access, scalable Nexus fabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCost-effective migration from 1G to 10G over copper with centralized management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer free FedEx Ground shipping to all our customers in the continental US. If you need more information on expedited or international shipping please see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/shipping\" title=\"Shipping and Returns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or ask us directly via phone, email or using our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Form page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. Does the N2K-C2348TQ function as a standalone switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, Cisco Fabric Extenders (FEX) are not standalone switches. They must be connected to a parent Cisco Nexus switch, which manages the FEX as a remote line card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What type of cabling is required for 10G speeds on the host ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo achieve 10Gbps performance over the 48 RJ45 ports, you should use Category 6a (up to 100 meters) or Category 7 cabling. Standard Category 6 may support shorter distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Can the 40G QSFP+ fabric ports be used for 10G uplinks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Using QSFP-to-SFP+ breakout cables or adapters, the 40G fabric ports can be broken out into 4x10G links to connect to parent switches that only support 10G interfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Does this FEX support FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the N2K-C2348TQ supports FCoE, allowing for the consolidation of LAN and SAN traffic over the 10G Base-T copper infrastructure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-be773ae6-7fff-ceb3-abbb-bf3df879b333\"\u003eQ5. How do I know which airflow model I need? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe airflow must match your data center's cooling design. 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