{"product_id":"n2k-c2348upq-cisco-nexus-2000-10ge-up-fex-48x110ge-sfp-6x40g-qsfp","title":"N2K-C2348UPQ Cisco Nexus 2000, 10GE UP FEX - 48x1\/10GE SFP+, 6x40G QSFP","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco N2K-C2348UPQ Nexus 2348UPQ 10G Fabric Extender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnified Port Fabric Expansion for High-Density 10G Ethernet and Fibre Channel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"43\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eCisco Nexus N2K-C2348UPQ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"98\"\u003eNexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender (FEX)\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for \u003cstrong data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eunified, low-latency data center architectures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to operate as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eremote line card\u003c\/strong\u003e for a parent Cisco Nexus switch, this FEX centralizes management and policy enforcement while enabling a scalable \u003cstrong data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eTop-of-Rack (ToR)\u003c\/strong\u003e deployment model that reduces cabling complexity and operational overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e48 Unified SFP+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, the N2K-C2348UPQ offers unmatched flexibility by allowing each port to be configured independently for \u003cstrong data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e1G\/10G Ethernet, FCoE, or native 2\/4\/8G Fibre Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it an ideal solution for converged LAN and SAN environments, supporting both server and storage connectivity on the same hardware platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"822\"\u003eFor upstream connectivity, \u003cstrong data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"849\"\u003esix 40G QSFP+ uplinks\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"889\"\u003e240 Gbps of fabric bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring low oversubscription and high throughput to parent Nexus switches in large-scale deployments. With \u003cstrong data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003ecut-through switching\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003e32 MB shared buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and full \u003cstrong data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003eData Center Bridging (DCB)\u003c\/strong\u003e support, the N2K-C2348UPQ provides \u003cstrong data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003eultra-low latency and lossless Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well-suited for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003evirtualization, high-performance computing (HPC), and latency-sensitive workloads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003eBuilt for enterprise-grade reliability, the Cisco Nexus N2K-C2348UPQ includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003ehot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with flexible airflow options. Fully managed through supported Nexus 5000, 7000, and 9000 Series switches from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a powerful and future-ready choice for modern data centers adopting unified fabric designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco Nexus N2K-C2348UPQ\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-C2348UPQ - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.036%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\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 style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eCisco Nexus N2K-C2348UPQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eCisco Nexus 2000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eFabric Extender (FEX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eN2K-C2348UPQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eHigh-performance Fabric Extender for unified data center architectures, delivering flexible Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity while simplifying management through parent Nexus switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice 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67.282%;\"\u003eOptimized for ultra-low latency workloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnified Port Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eEach port configurable independently for Ethernet or Native Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Center Bridging (DCB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003eSupported (lossless Ethernet for FCoE and converged traffic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.282%;\"\u003ePort-side Intake or Port-side Exhaust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.5023%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower 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What is the benefit of \"Unified Ports\" on the N2K-C2348UPQ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnified Ports allow you to transition between Ethernet and Native Fibre Channel without changing hardware. You can configure ports for server connectivity (10G) or direct storage attachment (8G FC) via software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Does this FEX require a separate software license?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The FEX is managed by the parent Nexus switch. All software features and licensing are typically handled by the parent switch (e.g., Nexus 9300 or 5600).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Can I use the 40G ports to connect to servers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 6 x 40G QSFP+ ports are dedicated \"Fabric Interfaces\" meant specifically for uplinking to the parent switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Does this model support 1G SFP transceivers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the 48 SFP+ host ports are backward compatible and can support 1G SFP transceivers in addition to 10G SFP+ and 8G FC optics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Is the N2K-C2348UPQ compatible with Cisco ACI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, when connected to an ACI-capable parent Nexus 9000 switch, this FEX can be integrated into a Cisco ACI leaf-and-spine fabric. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731902156961,"sku":"N2K-C2348UPQ","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/N2K-C2348UPQ-Cisco-Nexus-2000-10GE-UP-FEX-48x110GE-SFP-6x40G-QSFP.jpg?v=1784706785","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/n2k-c2348upq-cisco-nexus-2000-10ge-up-fex-48x110ge-sfp-6x40g-qsfp","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}