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Cisco N2K-C2248PQF | 48x1/10G SFP/SFP+ downlinks | 4x40G QSFP+ uplinks | PoE: none | license: n/a

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Description

High-density 48-port 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ fabric extender with four 40GbE QSFP+ fabric uplinks for scalable, resilient top-of-rack aggregation. Operates as a remote line card under the parent Nexus switch, reducing management touchpoints while extending high-speed server connectivity. Provides dual hot-swappable PSUs and four hot-swappable fan modules with selectable airflow to align with data center cooling strategy.

Features

- 48x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ downlinks for dense server access
- 4x 40G QSFP+ fabric uplinks for high aggregated bandwidth
- Remote line-card architecture with centralized management
- Dual hot-swappable PSUs
- Four hot-swappable fan modules for resilient cooling
- Selectable airflow for data center compatibility
- Supports mixed 1G/10G optics on downlinks (parent dependent)
- vPC dual-homing for redundancy

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

FAQs

Q: Does this model support 40G fabric uplinks?
A: Yes. It has 4x 40G QSFP+ fabric uplink ports.

Q: Can I use 1G SFPs on the downlink ports?
A: Yes. The downlink SFP/SFP+ ports support 1G and 10G optics where supported by the parent switch and software.

Q: Is a separate license needed on the FEX?
A: No. Any required licensing is handled on the parent Nexus switch.

Q: What are the airflow options?
A: Both front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options are available based on selected fan/PSU direction.

Q: Does it provide PoE?
A: No. This SFP/SFP+ model does not support PoE.

Technical Specifications

- Downlink ports: 48x 1/10G SFP/SFP+
- Uplink (fabric) ports: 4x 40G QSFP+
- PoE support: None
- Operation mode: Fabric Extender (requires compatible parent Nexus switch)
- Airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front (model/fan/PSU dependent)
- Power: Dual hot-swappable PSUs
- Fan modules: 4x hot-swappable fans
- Form factor: 1RU rack-mount
- Management: Centralized via parent NX-OS; supports vPC dual-homing
- Optics (downlinks): SFP/SFP+ 1G/10G modules (SR/LR, DAC/AOC per need)
- Optics (uplinks): QSFP+ 40G (SR4/LR4, DAC/AOC per need)
- Cabling guidance: OM3/OM4 MMF for SR; SMF for LR; DAC/AOC where supported

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