Product Overview
The N2K-C2232TM-E is a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender that provides 32 high-speed copper ports and 8 SFP+ uplink ports. It is designed for top-of-rack deployment in modern data centers, offering simplified management, high scalability, and efficient access layer extension.
Product Description
The Cisco N2K-C2232TM-E delivers 32 fixed 100M/1G/10GBASE-T Ethernet ports with RJ-45 interfaces and 8 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports. Built for environments where copper cabling is preferred, this model allows easy connectivity to servers using standard RJ-45 Ethernet cables, reducing infrastructure costs without compromising on speed.
As part of the Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender series, the N2K-C2232TM-E functions as a remote line card for Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series switches. It is fully integrated into the parent switch, simplifying operations and centralizing policy enforcement through Cisco’s Fabric Extender Technology (FEX). This model is particularly ideal for high-performance enterprise networks seeking cost-effective top-of-rack access solutions.
Key Features
32 RJ-45 ports supporting 100M/1G/10G Ethernet
8 SFP+ uplink ports for 10G backbone connections
Designed for copper-based server connectivity
Cisco Fabric Extender Technology (FEX) support
Centralized management via parent Nexus switch
Power-efficient and optimized for top-of-rack use
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model Number | N2K-C2232TM-E |
| Host Ports | 32 x 100M/1G/10G RJ-45 |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 10G SFP+ |
| Form Factor | 1 RU |
| Cabling Type | Copper (RJ-45) |
| Management | Through Parent Switch |
| Architecture | Fabric Extender (FEX) |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 5000/6000/7000 Series |
| Forwarding Mode | Centralized |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Typical Use Case | Top-of-Rack Copper Connectivity |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Host Ports | Uplink Ports | Cabling Type | Parent Switch Compatibility |
| N2K-C2232TM-E | 32 x 10G RJ-45 | 8 x 10G SFP+ | Copper | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2232PP | 32 x 10G SFP+ | 8 x 10G SFP+ | Fiber | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2248TP-E | 48 x 1G RJ-45 | 4 x 10G SFP+ | Copper | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2348TQ | 48 x 1G RJ-45 | 6 x 40G QSFP+ | Copper | Nexus 5K, 7K, 9K |
| N2K-C2248PQ | 48 x 1G RJ-45 | 6 x 40G QSFP+ | Copper | Nexus 5K, 6K |
