Cisco N2K-C2348UPQ 48x10GbE 6x40G FEX Switch Fabric Extender

• Enterprise data center server access layer
• Virtualized infrastructure (VMware, KVM-based environments)
• Cloud service provider network edge connectivity
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• East-west traffic-heavy application environments
• Private cloud and hybrid cloud networking
• Large-scale VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) deployments
• Web-scale application hosting environments

• High-performance low-latency Ethernet switching behavior
• Optimized for virtualization and cloud workloads
• Supports scalable leaf-spine data center architectures
• Reduces need for standalone access layer switches
• Enables consistent policy enforcement across data center fabric
• Ideal for high-density compute environments
• Supports rapid infrastructure expansion without redesign
• Efficient rack-level connectivity for server consolidation
• Enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical environments
• Strong foundation for hybrid cloud networking strategies

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: N2K-C2348UPQ
• Product Type: Fabric Extender (FEX)
• Port Configuration: 48 x 10GbE SFP+ access ports
• Uplink Ports: 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks
• Switch Architecture: Fabric Extender architecture (centrally managed)
• Switching Model: Dependent switching via parent Nexus switch
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable chassis
• Cooling System: 3 field-replaceable fan modules
• Power Design: Redundant, hot-swappable power supply support
• Management Mode: Centralized management through Nexus parent switch
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise data centers, cloud, virtualization clusters
• Performance Type: Low-latency, high-density Ethernet connectivity

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• The 6x40GbE uplinks provide strong aggregation performance for east-west traffic-heavy data center environments.
• It is ideal for organizations modernizing legacy networks into cloud-ready, software-defined infrastructures.
• Procurement teams benefit from predictable scaling, reducing both capital expenditure and long-term operational costs.
• It integrates seamlessly into Cisco Nexus ecosystems, ensuring long-term compatibility and lifecycle protection.
• Overall, it delivers strong ROI by enabling simplified scaling of compute and storage fabrics without architectural disruption.