Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE 48-Port Gigabit FEX Switch Module

• Enterprise data center server access layer connectivity
• Virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) networking
• Cloud-ready private data center deployments
• High-density rack server connectivity in enterprise environments
• Centralized network management architectures using Cisco Nexus
• Application hosting environments requiring stable low-latency access
• Enterprise workload consolidation projects
• Scalable campus-to-data center integration

• High-density server connectivity for enterprise racks
• Low-latency, wire-speed performance for data center workloads
• 1RU rack-mountable form factor for efficient space utilization
• Designed for scalable enterprise LAN and data center expansion
• Supports simplified operations and reduced switch sprawl
• Enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical environments
• Optimized for virtualization and cloud infrastructure deployments
• Enables consistent policy enforcement across access layer
• Reduces operational overhead through centralized management
• Ideal for large-scale standardized network deployments

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: N2K-C2248TP-1GE
• Switch Type: Fabric Extender (Managed via Cisco Nexus Parent Switch)
• Access Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports
• Port Type: Copper (RJ45) Access + Optical (SFP+) Uplinks
• Architecture: Centralized switching architecture via Nexus core switch
• Form Factor: 1RU Rack-Mount
• Deployment: Enterprise Data Center / Server Access Layer / Enterprise LAN
• Management: Fully controlled through Cisco Nexus parent switch
• Power Supply: Not Included
• Cooling: Fan modules not included

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose this Fabric Extender to simplify data center switching by centralizing control through Nexus parent switches.
• It eliminates the need for independent switch management at the rack level, reducing operational complexity.
• Enterprises benefit from consistent policy enforcement across all connected servers and workloads.
• It improves scalability by allowing rapid expansion without redesigning the network architecture.
• Compared to traditional access switches, it reduces configuration overhead and operational errors.