Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E | Part #: N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E | MPN: N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E
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The Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E is a purpose-built Fabric Extender that extends your datacenter switching fabric by operating as a remote line card of a parent Nexus switch, featuring dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies to ensure continuous availability in mission-critical deployments. This compact 1U rack-mountable module delivers 48 host-facing 1/10GBase-T copper ports alongside 6 uplink ports running at 40 Gigabit Ethernet over QSFP+, making it ideal for network engineers scaling hyperscale or multi-tenant datacenter environments without independent management overhead.
Unlike traditional standalone switches, the N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E integrates seamlessly into Cisco environments by delegating all control-plane and policy functions to supported parent switches—Cisco Nexus 5500, 5600, 6000, and 7000 Series—eliminating the need for separate CLI management. The FEX architecture enables dual fabric uplinks with port-channel and LACP support for redundancy and load balancing, while preserving QoS policies, VLAN classification (802.1Q), and jumbo frame support inherited from the parent NX-OS instance. IT procurement teams and network infrastructure architects will appreciate the operational simplicity: a single management plane controls distributed line-card resources across multiple chassis. Front-to-back airflow and auto-negotiating host ports (1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit) provide flexible port density for mixed-speed workload requirements. For detailed specifications, compatibility verification with your parent switch model, and deployment guidance, contact Omnixon Global with your RFQ.
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E |
| Part Number | N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Speed | 10GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders |
| Product Type | Fabric Extender (FEX) — operates as remote line card of parent Nexus switch |
| Host-Facing Ports | 48 x 1/10GBase-T (RJ-45) copper ports |
| Host Port Speed | 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (auto-negotiating) |
| Fabric Uplink Ports | 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports |
| Supported Parent Switches | Cisco Nexus 5500, 5600, 6000, and 7000 Series (with appropriate FEX-capable line cards and NX-OS support) |
| Management Model | Managed exclusively through parent (upstream) Nexus switch — no independent CLI management plane |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Fans | Front-to-back (port-side intake) airflow |
| Operating System | Managed via Cisco NX-OS on parent switch |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Yes |
| QoS | Inherited from parent switch; supports classification, marking, and queuing policies |
| VLAN Support | 802.1Q VLAN tagging; policy enforced by parent switch |
| High Availability | Dual fabric uplinks support port-channel (LACP) for redundancy and load balancing to parent switch |
The Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E 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.
The Cisco Nexus 2000 N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E 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.