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Cisco N2K-C2332TQ8F | 32x 100M/1G/10GBASE-T (RJ45), non-PoE; 4x 40G QSFP+ fabric uplinks; dual AC PSU, reversible airflow; bundle: 8x FET/QSFP-BiDi; license-free (parent-managed)

N2K-C2332TQ8F

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Description

Compact 10GBASE-T fabric extender with 32 copper access ports and four 40G QSFP+ fabric uplinks to a parent Nexus switch. Includes 2x hot-swap power supplies and 3x hot-swap fan modules with selectable port-side intake or exhaust airflow. Bundle includes 8x 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 density for compact copper access
- Four 40G QSFP+ fabric uplinks for aggregation to the parent
- Redundant hot-swap power and cooling for high availability
- Reversible airflow to fit hot-aisle/cold-aisle deployments
- Operational simplicity via parent-managed FEX architecture
- Optics bundle flexibility: choose FET or QSFP-40G BiDi

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: 8x 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: Is this device standalone?
A: No. It is a fabric extender (FEX) and must connect to a supported Nexus parent switch.

Q: How many uplinks does this model provide?
A: Four QSFP+ 40G fabric uplinks.

Q: What optics are included in this bundle?
A: Eight fabric extender transceivers (FET-10G/FET-40G) or QSFP-40G BiDi, as specified at order.

Q: Does it provide PoE on copper ports?
A: No. RJ45 ports are non-PoE 100M/1G/10GBASE-T.

Q: Can I choose airflow direction?
A: Yes. Select port-side intake or exhaust to match your rack airflow.

Q: What copper cabling is recommended for 10G?
A: Cat6a is recommended for 10G up to 100 meters.

Q: Which QSFP+ optics types are supported for uplinks?
A: QSFP+ SR4/FET-40G (MPO-12) and QSFP-40G BiDi (LC duplex) on MMF are commonly used.

Q: Are additional licenses required?
A: No licenses on the FEX; configuration and policy are applied on the parent switch.

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