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Cisco N2K-B22IBM-F | Switch FEX: 16x10Gb downlinks | 8x10Gb SFP+ uplinks | No PoE | License-free | Optics: 10Gb, SFP+, FET-10G, 850nm, up to 100m OM3, LC (16 included)

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Description

Blade-chassis fabric extender for IBM blade environments, delivering dense 10Gb connectivity to server bays and aggregated SFP+ uplinks to a parent Nexus switch. Operates under the parent for single-point management and consistent policy. This -F bundle includes 16x FET-10G SFP+ for short-reach FEX-to-parent links over MMF.

Features

- Centralized control and policy via parent Nexus switch
- 16x10Gb downlinks for dense blade connectivity
- 8x10Gb SFP+ uplinks with link aggregation
- Includes 16x FET-10G MMF transceivers (short reach)
- Low-latency, efficient data center fabric design
- Simplifies operations by moving switching features to aggregation

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Role: Blade-chassis Fabric Extender (FEX) for IBM blade systems
- Downlinks: 16x 10Gb host interfaces via chassis midplane
- Uplinks: 8x 10Gb SFP+ fabric interfaces to parent switch
- Aggregate uplink capacity: up to 80 Gbps (8x10Gb)
- Optics included: 16x FET-10G (10Gb SFP+, 850nm MMF, up to 100m OM3, LC)
- Optics compatibility: Supports FET-10G and standard SFP+ 10GBASE-SR/LR (check release notes)
- Management: Fully managed by parent Nexus switch (single point of management)
- PoE: Not supported (data center switching only)
- Licensing: None required on the FEX; features governed by parent switch
- Redundancy: Uplink port-channel support for resiliency and bandwidth
- Use cases: High-density 10Gb connectivity for IBM blade servers
- Form factor: Blade I/O module for IBM-compatible chassis bays

FAQs

Q: Is it a standalone switch?
A: No. It is a fabric extender and requires a compatible parent Nexus switch.

Q: What comes with the -F version?
A: Sixteen FET-10G SFP+ transceivers for FEX-to-parent connections are included.

Q: Which parent platforms are supported?
A: Cisco Nexus platforms with FEX support (e.g., 5K/6K/7K). Verify with the official compatibility matrix.

Q: Does it support PoE?
A: No. PoE is not supported on this platform.

Q: Can I use SR/LR optics instead of FET?
A: Yes, standard SFP+ SR/LR optics are typically supported; confirm in software release notes.

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