Product Overview
The N2K-C2232PP is a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender that delivers high-performance, scalable, and simplified top-of-rack connectivity. It features 32 ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and integrates seamlessly with Cisco Nexus parent switches to extend unified fabric and policy consistency.
Product Description
The Cisco N2K-C2232PP Fabric Extender provides 32 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports and 8 10G SFP+ uplinks to connect directly to a parent Nexus switch, acting as a remote line card. It supports Cisco's Fabric Extender Technology (FEX), enabling centralized configuration, monitoring, and policy enforcement through the parent switch.
Designed for high-density, low-latency data center deployments, the N2K-C2232PP supports both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), making it ideal for converged network environments. Its flexibility, power efficiency, and ease of management make it a smart choice for expanding server access while maintaining a streamlined network architecture.
Key Features
32 SFP+ ports supporting 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet
8 SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connectivity to parent switch
Support for Cisco Fabric Extender Technology (FEX)
Compatible with Nexus 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series switches
Support for FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Low power consumption, ideal for dense data center racks
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model Number | N2K-C2232PP |
| Host Ports | 32 x 1/10G SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 10G SFP+ |
| Architecture | Fabric Extender (FEX) |
| Form Factor | 1 RU |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet, FCoE |
| Management | Through Parent Switch |
| Forwarding Mode | Centralized via Parent Nexus Switch |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K Series |
| Typical Use Case | Top-of-Rack Server Aggregation |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Host Ports | Uplink Ports | FCoE Support | Parent Switch Compatibility |
| N2K-C2232PP | 32 x 10G SFP+ | 8 x 10G SFP+ | Yes | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2232TM-E | 32 x 1G RJ-45 | 8 x 10G SFP+ | No | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2248TP-E | 48 x 1G RJ-45 | 4 x 10G SFP+ | No | Nexus 5K, 6K, 7K |
| N2K-C2348TQ | 48 x 1G RJ-45 | 6 x 40G QSFP+ | No | Nexus 5K, 7K, 9K |
| N2K-C2248PQ | 48 x 1G RJ-45 | 6 x 40G QSFP+ | No | Nexus 5K, 6K |
