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N2K-C2248TF-1GE Specifications

Cisco Nexus 2248TP 1-Gig Fabric Extender

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N2K-C2248TF-1GE
Product Line: Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
Product Series: Nexus 2248TP
Product Type: Fabric Extender (FEX)
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 2248TP 1-Gig FEX

KEY FEATURES:
Host Ports: 48 × 1 GbE (RJ‑45)
Fabric/Uplink Ports: 4 × 10 GbE (SFP+)
Redundant Power Supplies: Dual AC, hot-swappable
Fan Modules: Hot-swappable, optional front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
Management: Operates as a remote line card of a parent Nexus switch
Oversubscription: ~1.2:1 (host-to-fabric link)
Compatible Parent Switches: Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, 9000 Series

PERFORMANCE:
Switching Capacity: ~176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: ~131 million packets per second
Latency: Low, typical for FEX architecture (dependent on parent switch)
Traffic Handling: Forwarded via parent switch; FEX does not independently route/switch traffic

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for enterprise data center access-layer deployments
Redundant power and fan modules ensure high availability
Supported for 24×7 operation in server-rack environments
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (typical data center environment)

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: 1 RU
Typical Dimensions: 44 mm × 440 mm × 580 mm (H×W×D, approx.)
Weight: ~10.5 kg (~23 lbs)