N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E= Cisco Expansion Module at discount

N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E Specifications

Cisco Nexus 2000 Series 48-Port 10G Top-of-Rack Fabric Extender

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E
Product Line: Cisco Nexus 2000 Series
Product Series: 48-Port 10G Fabric Extender
Product Type: Top-of-Rack (ToR) Switch / Fabric Extender
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 2348TQ 10G Fabric Extender

KEY FEATURES:
Total Ports: 48 × 10G SFP+
Uplink Ports: 4 × 40G QSFP+
Interface Type: SFP+ / QSFP+
Hot-Swap Support: No (Fabric Extender dependent on parent switch)
Designed For: Data center top-of-rack deployments, high-density aggregation

PERFORMANCE:
Per-Port Bandwidth: 10 Gbps
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 480 Gbps (switching capacity)
Forwarding Mode: Transparent forwarding to parent Nexus switch
Latency: Low-latency fabric extension

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for continuous data center operation
Redundant fan and power options on parent switch
Reliability Rating: Enterprise / Data center class, 24×7 operation

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: 1 RU Top-of-Rack module
Installation: Rack-mountable, front-accessible
Chassis Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 2000 series fabric extenders (parent Nexus 5000/7000/9000)
Weight: Lightweight modular component