N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE Cisco Nexus Module 48 Port 2248TP-E GE Fabric Extender

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE Nexus 2000 Expansion Module

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE is a high-performance Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender (FEX) engineered to provide scalable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for enterprise data centers. Designed to function as a remote line card managed by compatible Cisco Nexus switches, this expansion module delivers centralized administration, simplified deployment, and reliable network performance. Featuring forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink interfaces, it is well suited for virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructures, enterprise servers, and business-critical networking environments.

General Specifications

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number: N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE
• Series: Cisco Nexus 2000 Series
• Product Type: Expansion Module

Technical Information

• Interface: Nexus Module 48 Port
• Form Factor: Rack-Mountable
• Host Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet
• Auxiliary Ports: 4 × SFP+ Uplink Interfaces
• Memory: 32 MB RAM

Network Connectivity

• Cabling Type: Ethernet 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T
• Supported Data Link Protocols: 100Mb LAN and Gigabit LAN
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP
• Uplink Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet via SFP+

Supported Networking Standards

• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
• IEEE 802.1P Quality of Service
• IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Network Access Control
• IEEE 802.3X Flow Control

Compatibility

• Cisco Nexus 5010
• Cisco Nexus 5010 OSM Version
• Cisco Nexus 5020
• Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 9-Slot Chassis
• Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 9-Slot 110Gbps/Slot Fabric Module
• Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 10-Slot 110Gbps/Slot Fabric Module
• Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 18-Slot 110Gbps/Slot Fabric Module
• Cisco Nexus 7009 Bundle
• Cisco Nexus 7010
• Cisco Nexus 7010 Bundle

Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE 48 Port Expansion Module Overview

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE Nexus Module 48 Port 2248TP-E GE Fabric Extender Expansion Module is engineered to deliver enterprise-class networking performance with a design tailored for Cisco Nexus architectures. Built on Cisco’s advanced fabric extender technology, this module ensures scalable throughput, reliable integration, and seamless deployment in structured infrastructures. Its design supports modern workloads, delivering consistent bandwidth, optimized traffic management, and enhanced flexibility for mission-critical applications across diverse industries.

48x1GE Connectivity

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE provides forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring efficient communication across enterprise environments. With support for copper-based connections, it delivers stable coverage and improved throughput. Enterprises benefit from reduced latency, enhanced responsiveness, and reliable performance for servers, storage systems, and applications operating simultaneously in demanding conditions.

High-Speed Uplink Expansion Capability

The module integrates uplink capability with multiple 10 Gigabit SFP+ connections that support aggregation of Gigabit Ethernet links. This ensures enterprises can scale bandwidth efficiently, delivering robust throughput for data-intensive workloads. The uplink design provides flexibility for future growth, ensuring compatibility with evolving standards and high-performance applications.

Integration with Cisco Nexus Series Switches

The expansion module integrates seamlessly with Cisco Nexus switches, offering flexible expansion options. This integration supports advanced traffic management, virtualization features, and high availability. Enterprises benefit from streamlined deployment, reduced complexity, and scalable solutions that adapt to evolving networking requirements across enterprise and data center environments with minimal disruption.

Advanced Security Architecture for Critical Data

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE incorporates advanced security mechanisms to safeguard enterprise networks. Features such as secure boot, hardware root of trust, and encryption support protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats. Enterprises achieve compliance with industry standards, ensuring reliable protection for sensitive data and mission-critical applications with minimal risk exposure and enhanced resilience.

Virtualization Workloads

With support for SR-IOV and virtualization offloads, the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE enables versatile communication across enterprise networks. Its architecture ensures consistent bandwidth for diverse applications. Enterprises benefit from optimized traffic flow, reduced latency, and improved scalability in virtualization-centric environments where performance consistency is essential for mission-critical workloads and distributed infrastructures.

Traffic Management and QoS Capabilities

Quality of Service features allow administrators to prioritize critical applications such as storage traffic, voice, and video. The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE ensures that latency-sensitive workloads receive dedicated bandwidth, reducing jitter and packet loss. Enterprises achieve improved user experiences, optimized performance, and reliable communication across diverse applications with enhanced control over traffic distribution and prioritization.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Design

Energy-efficient design minimizes power consumption while maintaining high performance. The extender’s optimized thermal design ensures simplified deployment without overheating risks. Enterprises benefit from reduced cooling requirements, improved sustainability, and extended hardware lifespan in high-density environments where efficiency and reliability are critical for long-term operations.

Scalability for Enterprise Growth

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE provides scalability to meet growing enterprise demands. With forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and multiple uplinks, businesses can expand their networks without significant infrastructure changes. Enterprises achieve cost-effective scaling, ensuring that networking capabilities evolve alongside organizational growth with minimal disruption and consistent performance across diverse workloads.

Mission-Critical Workloads

Reliability is a cornerstone of the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE design. Redundant architecture and robust connectivity ensure continuous operation even during hardware failures. Enterprises benefit from minimized downtime, consistent service availability, and enhanced resilience for mission-critical workloads requiring uninterrupted connectivity across distributed environments and global deployments.

Deployment Flexibility Across Environments

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE offers deployment flexibility across diverse environments. Its compatibility with Cisco modular platforms allows seamless integration into enterprise, campus, and branch networks. Enterprises can tailor configurations for redundancy, scalability, or performance optimization, ensuring adaptability to evolving business needs with simplified management and streamlined workflows.

High-Density Applications

High-density applications such as virtualization clusters and storage backbones benefit from the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE’s forty-eight port design and uplink expansion capabilities. Enterprises achieve simplified cabling, reduced infrastructure costs, and improved manageability in environments requiring large-scale device connectivity with consistent performance delivery and reliable throughput across critical workloads.

Future-Proof Networking Solution

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE is designed as a future-proof solution, meeting evolving enterprise needs. Its compatibility, scalability, and advanced features ensure relevance as technology advances. Businesses can invest confidently, knowing the extender will support networking requirements for years to come across diverse industries with minimal upgrade requirements and enhanced adaptability.

Enhanced Performance for Storage Networking

Storage networking platforms benefit from the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE’s QoS and port support. Storage traffic receives prioritized bandwidth, ensuring clear communication and reduced latency. Enterprises achieve improved collaboration between storage systems, optimized performance, and reliable connectivity for mission-critical storage networks across global deployments with consistent quality and seamless integration.

Cloud and Edge Deployments

Cloud and edge deployments require reliable connectivity and scalability. The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE provides secure integration for high-speed cloud adoption and edge device connectivity. Enterprises benefit from seamless cloud adoption, reduced latency, and improved efficiency in distributed environments with consistent throughput and reliable performance across diverse workloads.

Comprehensive Manageability Features

Manageability features such as centralized monitoring, configuration management, and diagnostics simplify administration. The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE ensures that IT teams can efficiently manage large-scale deployments. Enterprises achieve reduced operational overhead, improved visibility, and enhanced control over network infrastructures with streamlined workflows and simplified management processes across complex environments.

Emerging Technologies

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE supports emerging technologies such as NVMe over Fabrics and advanced storage protocols. Its forty-eight port design ensures reliable connectivity, while advanced traffic management provides high-speed performance. Enterprises benefit from future-ready infrastructure, enabling seamless adoption of new technologies without significant upgrades or disruptions across diverse industries and global deployments.

Resilient Architecture for Enterprise Networks

The resilient architecture of the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE ensures consistent performance under demanding conditions. Redundant connectivity and advanced traffic management features safeguard enterprise networks. Enterprises achieve improved uptime, reduced risk, and enhanced reliability for mission-critical applications requiring continuous availability and consistent performance across distributed infrastructures.

Data-Intensive Workloads

Data-intensive workloads such as analytics and cloud applications benefit from the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE’s connectivity and QoS features. Enterprises achieve optimized performance, reduced latency, and improved scalability for workloads requiring consistent bandwidth and reliable communication across distributed environments and mission-critical infrastructures.

Enterprise-Class Reliability and Uptime

Reliability is a key advantage of the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE. Its robust architecture ensures continuous operation even during hardware failures. Enterprises benefit from minimized downtime, consistent service availability, and enhanced resilience for mission-critical workloads requiring uninterrupted connectivity across diverse environments and global deployments with consistent performance.

Enhanced Monitoring Capabilities

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE enhances monitoring by providing real-time visibility into network performance. Administrators can track device health, traffic patterns, and application usage, ensuring proactive management. Enterprises achieve improved efficiency, reduced risk, and enhanced reliability across diverse deployment scenarios with simplified troubleshooting and proactive alerts.

Secure Role-Based Access Control

The extender’s role-based access control ensures that only authorized personnel can configure or manage devices. Enterprises achieve improved security, reduced risk of misconfiguration, and enhanced compliance with industry standards across diverse environments with consistent enforcement of access policies.

Universal Device Compatibility

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE is compatible with a wide range of Cisco Nexus platforms, ensuring seamless integration into diverse infrastructures. Enterprises benefit from deployment flexibility, reduced complexity, and enhanced scalability across enterprise and campus networks with simplified device onboarding and configuration.