Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248TF-1GE 48-Port FEX Switch

• Enterprise data center server rack connectivity (1GbE environments)
• Virtualization clusters (VMware, Hyper-V-based deployments)
• Legacy infrastructure modernization with phased 10GbE adoption
• Enterprise application hosting environments
• Web server and application delivery networks
• Private cloud and hybrid cloud edge connectivity
• Mid-tier enterprise campus data center access layers
• Disaster recovery and secondary site infrastructure
• Storage-adjacent server connectivity for non-block workloads

• Simplified provisioning and reduced operational complexity
• Cost-optimized access-layer scaling for enterprise data centers
• Supports mixed-generation network modernization strategies
• Wire-speed Layer 2 forwarding performance
• Centralized policy enforcement via Nexus management plane
• Reduced hardware footprint compared to standalone switches
• Improved network consistency across distributed racks
• Efficient uplink design for balanced traffic flow
• Enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical environments
• Lifecycle-friendly architecture for phased infrastructure upgrades

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: N2K-C2248TF-1GE
• Product Family: Cisco Nexus 2000 Series (Fabric Extender / FEX)
• Product Type: Fabric Extender (FEX) Switch
• Access Ports: 48 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
• Port Speed (Access): 1GbE
• Port Speed (Uplinks): 10GbE
• Switching Architecture: Layer 2, line-rate forwarding
• Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mountable
• Management: Centralized via parent Cisco Nexus switch
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise Data Center / Server Access Layer
• Use Case: High-density 1GbE server connectivity and fabric extension
• Architecture Role: Extension of Cisco Nexus switching fabric (FEX model)

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Centralized management through Nexus parent switches improves network policy enforcement and reduces administrative effort.
• The 48-port density allows efficient consolidation of legacy and modern servers within a single rack unit footprint.
• 4 x 10GbE uplinks ensure smooth aggregation into higher-speed backbone layers, supporting balanced traffic flow.
• Enterprises use it to simplify large-scale virtualization and application hosting environments.
• It provides strong ROI by reducing hardware sprawl and minimizing distributed switch maintenance.