Description
Features and Benefits
The N2K-C2248PQF Cisco Nexus 2248PQ 175 Watt SFP/SFP+ Expansion module is a network switch expansion module designed for use in data centers and other enterprise environments. Here are some of its features and benefits:
Features:
- High Density: The N2K-C2248PQF supports up to 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) or 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) with 4 uplink ports of 40GbE.
- Energy Efficient: The module is designed to consume less power, which results in lower power bills and a more environmentally-friendly operation.
- Scalability: The N2K-C2248PQF can be used in combination with other Cisco Nexus switches to create a scalable and flexible data center network.
- Low Latency: The module is designed to deliver low-latency performance, which is critical for high-performance computing and other latency-sensitive applications.
- Redundancy: The N2K-C2248PQF supports both virtual PortChannel (vPC) and FabricPath technologies to provide redundancy and high availability.
Benefits:
- High Bandwidth: The module provides high bandwidth capacity, making it suitable for data-intensive applications such as video streaming and large-scale data processing.
- Flexibility: The N2K-C2248PQF can support a wide range of network topologies and can be easily integrated with existing networks.
- Improved Performance: The low-latency performance of the module helps to improve the overall performance of the network, resulting in faster data transfer and improved application response times.
- Cost-Effective: The energy-efficient design of the module helps to lower power bills, resulting in cost savings over the long term.
- Reliable: The redundancy features of the module help to ensure that the network remains operational even in the event of hardware or software failures, providing a reliable infrastructure for critical applications.
Configuring and Managing
The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ is a 1RU (rack unit) expansion module that provides additional ports for a Cisco Nexus switch. The N2K-C2248PQF version of the module supports both SFP (small form-factor pluggable) and SFP+ (enhanced small form-factor pluggable) transceivers, and provides up to 48 ports in total.
Configuring and managing the N2K-C2248PQF module involves several steps:
- Installing the module: The module should be physically installed in the rack and connected to the parent switch using an Ethernet cable.
- Configuring the module: The module needs to be configured to work with the parent switch. This includes configuring the module’s management interface, configuring the parent switch to recognize the module, and assigning the module to a specific VLAN (virtual local area network).
- Managing the module: Once the module is configured, it can be managed using various tools, such as the Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) command-line interface or the Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) graphical user interface.
In addition to these basic steps, there are several advanced features and options that can be configured on the module, such as Quality of Service (QoS) settings, link aggregation (LAG) groups, and port mirroring. These features can help optimize network performance and provide better visibility into network traffic.
Performance and Reliability
The N2K-C2248PQF Cisco Nexus 2248PQ is an expansion module that provides additional connectivity options for the Cisco Nexus 2000 series fabric extenders. This module is designed to offer high performance and reliability in a data center environment.
Performance: The N2K-C2248PQF Cisco Nexus 2248PQ expansion module supports up to 48 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which can be configured as either SFP or SFP+ ports. It also supports four 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, providing a total of 160 Gbps of uplink bandwidth. This high-speed connectivity enables fast data transfer rates and low latency, making it suitable for high-performance computing applications.
Reliability: The N2K-C2248PQF Cisco Nexus 2248PQ expansion module is designed to be highly reliable in a data center environment. It features redundant power supplies and fans, as well as hot-swappable components, which allows for easy maintenance and upgrades without disrupting the overall system. Additionally, the module supports various high-availability features, such as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and Virtual PortChannel (vPC), which ensure that network traffic is always available even in the event of a link failure.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: N2K-C2248PQF
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Device Type: Expansion module
- MPN: N2K-C2248PQF
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 48 x 10GBase-X – SFP/SFP+ ¦ 4 x 40Gb Ethernet – QSFP+
Networking
- Data Link Protocol: GigE, 10 GigE, FCoE, 40 Gigabit LAN
- Performance: Forwarding performance (full duplex): 320 Gbps ¦ Forwarding performance: 160 Gbps
- Capacity: Jumbo frame size: 9216 ¦ ACL entries: 256
- Remote Management Protocol SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON, SNMP 3, CLI
- Status: Indicators Port status, power, system:
Features
- Auto-negotiation, VLAN support, Syslog support, Weighted Round Robin (WRR) queuing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Jumbo Frames support, Data Center Bridging (DCB), Management Information Base (MIB), Class of Service (CoS), tagged VLAN, redundant fans, Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology, hot swappable power supply, 3 fans, FCoE support, In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae
Power
- Power Consumption Operational: 175 Watt
Compatibility
- Cisco Nexus 5010, 5010 OSM version, 5010 Solutions Kit 8G FC Unified Fabric, 5020, 5020 IBM OSM version, 5020 Solutions Kit 8G FC Unified Fabric, 5548 Storage Solutions Bundle, 5548P, 5548UP, 5548UP in N5548UP-N2K Bundle, 5548UP Storage Solutions Bundle, 5596T, 5596UP, 5596UP Storage Solutions Bundle, 6001, 6001P, 6001T, 6004, 6004 24 x 40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle, 6004EF
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards NEBS level 3, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS, GB 4943, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, Directive 2004/108/EC, Directive 2006/95/EC, VCCI Class A, CNS 13438(95) Class A, KN22 Class A, EN 300386, AS/NZS CISPR22:2006 Class A
Dimensions & Weight
- Width: 17.3 Inch
- Depth: 17.7 Inch
- Height: 1.7 Inch
- Weight: 17.64 Lbs
