Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N2K-C2248PQ-10GE | Part #: N2K-C2248PQ-10GE | MPN: N2K-C2248PQ-10GE
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About the Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 10GbE interface. The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ (N2K-C2248PQ-10GE) is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fabric Extender (FEX) designed to operate as a remote line card under the control of a Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, or 7000 Series parent switch. Rather than functioning as a standalone switching device, the 2248PQ extends the fabric of the parent switch to the access layer, presenting its host-facing ports as if they were directly attached to the upstream Nexus chassis. This architecture eliminates the need for a Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N2K-C2248PQ-10GE |
| Part Number | N2K-C2248PQ-10GE |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2248PQ-10GE |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders |
| Device Type | Fabric Extender (FEX) — operates as remote line card, not a standalone switch |
| Host-Facing (Downlink) Ports | 48 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Fabric (Uplink) Ports | 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Total Uplink Bandwidth | 160 Gbps (4 x 40GbE) |
| Switching Mode | Cut-through and store-and-forward (determined by parent switch) |
| Management | Managed exclusively through parent Nexus switch (no standalone CLI or management plane) |
| Compatible Parent Switches | Cisco Nexus 5500, 5600, 6000, and 7000 Series |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies supported |
| Cooling | Port-side intake / port-side exhaust (airflow direction model-dependent) |
| MAC Address Table | Managed at parent switch level |
| Layer | Layer 2 access (all forwarding intelligence resides in parent switch) |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Yes (up to 9216 bytes) |
| QoS | Inherited from and enforced by parent Nexus switch policy |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), IEEE 802.3ba (40GbE), IEEE 802.1Q (VLANs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2248PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.