Cisco Nexus N2K-C2232TM 32-Port 10GbE FEX Switch 1RU

• Cloud infrastructure and private cloud deployments
• Enterprise application hosting environments
• High-density compute clusters and HPC environments
• Storage-adjacent server connectivity in SAN-attached networks
• Enterprise campus-to-data-center aggregation layers
• Disaster recovery and secondary data center buildouts
• Scalable enterprise network modernization projects
• Centralized managed switching in large IT estates 

• Rack-mountable 1RU form factor for efficient deployment
• Simplified operational model through parent Nexus control
• Designed for scalable data center access-layer expansion
• Optimized for virtualized and cloud-ready environments
• Low-latency switching architecture for enterprise workloads
• High-throughput uplink design for traffic aggregation
• Seamless integration with Cisco Nexus switching ecosystem
• Reduced configuration overhead at the access layer
• Improved operational consistency across large deployments

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: N2K-C2232TM
• Device Type: Fabric Extender (FEX)
• Switch Type: Layer 2 Access Extension Switch
• Access Ports: 32 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
• Uplink Ports: 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+
• Port Type: SFP+ / QSFP+
• Data Transfer Rate: 10GbE (access), 40GbE (uplink)
• Switching Architecture: Line-rate Layer 2 forwarding
• Forwarding Model: Centralized switching via parent Nexus switch
• Form Factor: 1RU Rack-mountable
• Installation Type: Rack deployment
• Management: Managed through Cisco Nexus parent switch 
• Configuration Model: Zero-touch provisioning via upstream Nexus switch
• Latency: Low-latency fabric extension design
• Scalability Model: Horizontal rack-level expansion via FEX architecture
• Power Supply: Internal
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow design 

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Enterprises prefer it for its simplified rack deployment model, which eliminates the need for independent configuration at every switch node.
• It fits seamlessly into existing Cisco Nexus environments, protecting prior investments and reducing migration risk.
• IT teams value its predictable lifecycle and proven stability in large-scale data center deployments.
• It improves ROI by reducing management complexity and operational staffing requirements.
• It supports scalable growth strategies for organizations transitioning toward cloud-native and hybrid architectures.