• Cisco N2K-C2332TQ4F silver switch with 32x 10G RJ45 ports and 4x 40G QSFP+
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Cisco N2K-C2332TQ4F | 32x 100M/1G/10GBASE-T (RJ45), non-PoE; 4x 40G QSFP+ fabric uplinks; dual AC PSU, reversible airflow; bundle: 4x FET/QSFP-BiDi; license-free (parent-managed)

N2K-C2332TQ4F

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Description

10GBASE-T fabric extender with 32 copper access ports and four 40G QSFP+ fabric uplinks to a parent Nexus switch. Includes dual hot-swap power supplies and three hot-swap fan modules; choose port-side intake or exhaust airflow. Bundle includes 4x fabric extender transceivers (FET-10G/FET-40G) or QSFP-40G BiDi as specified. Not a standalone switch; managed by the parent switch via VN-Tag.

Features

- 32-port 10GBASE-T access for copper-connected servers and appliances
- Four 40G QSFP+ fabric uplinks ensure ample upstream bandwidth
- Hot-swappable, redundant PSUs and fans for continuous operation
- Selectable airflow direction to align with data center cooling
- Centralized policy and management via the parent NX-OS switch
- Includes optics bundle to streamline deployment

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

- Host access ports: 32x RJ45 auto-negotiating 100M/1G/10GBASE-T
- Fabric uplinks: 4x QSFP+ 40GbE (to parent switch)
- PoE: Not supported (non-PoE)
- Bundle optics: 4x FET-10G/FET-40G or QSFP-40G BiDi (per configuration)
- Airflow: Port-side intake or exhaust (reversible; color-coded)
- Power: 2x hot-swap AC PSUs, 1+1 redundancy
- Cooling: 3x hot-swap fan modules
- Management: Parent-managed (VN-Tag); no local switching/forwarding
- Parent compatibility: Select Nexus 5K/6K/7K/9K (check compatibility matrix)
- 10GBASE-T cabling: Cat6a/Cat7 recommended up to 100 m
- QSFP+ optics support: SR4/FET-40G (MPO-12 MMF), QSFP-40G BiDi (LC duplex MMF)
- Typical MMF reach (SR4/BiDi): OM3 up to 100 m, OM4 up to 150 m

FAQs

Q: Can this operate independently?
A: No. It requires a compatible Nexus parent switch and operates as a remote line card.

Q: How many fabric uplinks are available?
A: Four QSFP+ 40G uplinks to the parent.

Q: What optics are included with this bundle?
A: Four fabric extender transceivers (FET-10G/FET-40G) or QSFP-40G BiDi, based on your selection.

Q: Is PoE supported on access ports?
A: No. The copper ports are non-PoE.

Q: Which airflow options are supported?
A: Port-side intake or port-side exhaust.

Q: What cabling should I use for 10GBASE-T?
A: Use Cat6a (or better) for 10G up to 100 meters.

Q: Do I need additional licenses?
A: Licensing is handled on the parent switch; the FEX itself does not require feature licenses.

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