N2K-C2348UPQ Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ Fabric Extender

Features

48 Ports

The Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender is equipped with 48 ports, providing an extensive connectivity option for users. This allows for the connection of multiple devices simultaneously, enabling users to expand their network infrastructure without compromising on performance or efficiency. With 48 ports available, users can easily connect a wide range of devices, such as servers, storage systems, and switches, ensuring seamless communication and data transfer within the network.

Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender

Product Information

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model Number / SKU: N2K-C2348UPQ
• Product Line: Nexus
• Product Series: 2348UPQ
• Product Type: Fabric Extender

Performance Specifications

Forwarding Capacity

• Forwarding Throughput: 240 Gbps
• Full Duplex Throughput: 480 Gbps

Connectivity and Protocols

• Connectivity Technology: Wired
• Data Link Protocols: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Status Indicators: Power, Port Status, System

Power Specifications

• Nominal Voltage: AC 120/230 V
• Required Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Features and Capabilities

Network and Management Features

• Auto-Negotiation: Yes
• VLAN Support: Yes
• Syslog Support: Yes
• Weighted Round Robin (WRR) Queuing: Yes
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support: Yes
• Access Control List (ACL) Support: Yes
• Quality of Service (QoS): Yes
• Jumbo Frames Support: Yes
• Data Center Bridging (DCB): Yes
• Management Information Base (MIB): Yes
• Class of Service (CoS): Yes
• Tagged VLAN: Yes
• Redundant Fans: 3 Fans
• Virtual PortChannel (vPC) Technology: Yes
• Hot-Swappable Power Supply: Yes
• FCoE Support: Yes
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): Yes

Compliance and Standards

• Standards Compliance: AS/NZS 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, Directive 2004/108/EC, Directive 2006/95/EC, EN 300386, EN 60950-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN50082-1, EN55022 Class A, EN55024, FCC CFR47 Part 15, GB 4943, ICES-003 Class A, IEC 60950-1, KN22 Class A, NEBS Level 3, RoHS 6/6, UL 60950-1, VCCI Class A

Environmental Conditions

• Minimum Operating Temperature: 32 °F
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 131 °F
• Operating Humidity Range: 5 – 95% (non-condensing)

Unified Ports (UP)

One of the standout features of the Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender is its support for Unified Ports (UP). Unified Ports offer tremendous flexibility by allowing users to configure each port individually as either Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). This means that users can easily adapt their network to suit their specific requirements, whether they need high-speed Ethernet connections or prefer to leverage Fibre Channel technology for storage networking. The ability to configure each port independently gives users the freedom to optimize their network infrastructure and maximize its potential.

40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) Uplink Ports

To meet the growing demand for high-speed connectivity, the Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender comes equipped with 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) uplink ports. These uplink ports provide blazing-fast data transfer speeds, ensuring minimal latency and maximum throughput. With 40GbE uplink ports, users can easily connect their fabric extenders to switches or other networking devices, allowing for seamless integration into existing network architectures. This high-speed connectivity ensures that data-intensive applications and workloads can be handled efficiently, enhancing overall network performance and user experience.

Supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)

The Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender also supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), enabling the convergence of storage and data networking onto a single unified fabric. FCoE allows users to leverage Ethernet infrastructure for both storage and data traffic, simplifying network management and reducing costs. By utilizing FCoE, users can consolidate their storage and data networks, eliminating the need for separate networks and reducing the complexity of their infrastructure. This not only leads to cost savings but also improves overall network efficiency and scalability.

Benefits of 48 Ports

The inclusion of 48 ports in the Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender brings numerous benefits to users. Firstly, it offers scalability, allowing users to easily expand their network infrastructure as their organization grows. With 48 ports, there is no need to invest in additional networking equipment or face potential bottlenecks caused by limited connectivity options. Secondly, having multiple ports enables better organization and segregation of devices, allowing for efficient management and troubleshooting. Users can assign specific ports to different devices or departments, making it easier to identify and resolve issues. Lastly, the availability of 48 ports ensures that users have enough capacity to handle high network traffic without compromising performance or speed.

Importance of Unified Ports (UP)

Unified Ports provide immense flexibility for users of the Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender. By allowing individual port configuration, users can adapt their network infrastructure to meet specific needs without having to invest in additional hardware. This versatility is crucial in environments where a mix of Ethernet and Fibre Channel technologies are required. Users can allocate ports according to their requirements, ensuring optimal performance for both data and storage traffic. The ability to configure each port independently also future-proofs the network infrastructure, allowing for easy adaptation as technology evolves.

Enhancing Network Performance with 40GbE Uplink Ports

The inclusion of 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) uplink ports in the Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender significantly enhances network performance. With ever-increasing data demands, organizations need high-speed connectivity to support bandwidth-intensive applications and workloads. The 40GbE uplink ports provide the necessary bandwidth to handle these demands, ensuring minimal latency and maximizing throughput. This results in improved data transfer speeds, reduced network congestion, and enhanced overall network performance. Furthermore, the high-speed connectivity of the uplink ports enables seamless integration into existing network architectures, allowing for easy expansion and scalability.

Simplifying Infrastructure with Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)

The support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) in the Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender offers significant benefits to users seeking to simplify their infrastructure. By consolidating both storage and data networks onto a single unified fabric, organizations can reduce complexity and management overhead. FCoE allows for the utilization of Ethernet infrastructure for storage networking, eliminating the need for separate storage networks and associated hardware investments. This convergence not only streamlines infrastructure but also reduces costs by minimizing cabling, power consumption, and cooling requirements. Additionally, FCoE provides enhanced flexibility by enabling the virtualization of storage resources, further optimizing resource utilization and simplifying storage management.

Conclusion

The Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender offers an array of features that significantly enhance network connectivity, performance, and simplicity. With 48 ports, Unified Ports (UP), 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) uplink ports, and support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), this fabric extender provides users with the flexibility and scalability they need in modern networking environments. The benefits of these features include improved network scalability, optimized resource utilization, enhanced network performance, and simplified infrastructure management. By leveraging the Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ Fabric Extender, organizations can build robust and efficient network infrastructures that meet their evolving business needs.