Description
Powerful and Reliable of Expansion Module
The N2K-C2232T8F-E is an expansion module for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender. It provides 32 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and is designed to connect to upstream Nexus 5000 and 7000 series switches or other network devices.
Here are some of the features and benefits of the N2K-C2232T8F-E:
- High-performance: The 32 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet provide high-speed connectivity for demanding applications such as data center consolidation, virtualization, and cloud computing.
- Flexible deployment options: The module can be deployed as a standalone switch or as part of a larger Cisco Nexus network fabric.
- Scalability: The N2K-C2232T8F-E supports up to 24 fabric extenders per switch, allowing for easy expansion and scalability.
- Reliability: The module features redundant power supplies and cooling fans for increased reliability and availability.
- Advanced networking features: The N2K-C2232T8F-E supports advanced networking features such as Quality of Service (QoS), virtual PortChannel (vPC), and Cisco FabricPath.
- Simplified management: The module can be easily managed through Cisco Nexus Fabric Manager, a centralized management tool that simplifies configuration and troubleshooting.
Security Features and Management
The N2K-C2232T8F-E Cisco Nexus 10 GB Ethernet 32 Ports Expansion Module is a network switch designed to provide high-speed Ethernet connectivity to data center networks. This module comes with a range of security features and management options to ensure the secure and efficient operation of the network. Here are some of the key security features and management options of this module:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs allow you to define rules that restrict network traffic based on various criteria such as source IP address, destination IP address, protocol type, etc. This can help prevent unauthorized access to the network and protect against various types of network attacks.
- VLANs: VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) allow you to segment your network into separate virtual networks, each with its own security policies and management options. This can help improve network performance and reduce the risk of network attacks.
- Port Security: Port security allows you to restrict access to individual ports on the switch based on MAC address. This can help prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to the network and improve overall network security.
- SNMP: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor and manage the switch remotely. SNMP can be used to monitor network performance, detect network issues, and configure various network settings.
- Syslog: The Syslog feature allows you to log various network events and store them in a centralized location for easy analysis. This can help you identify and troubleshoot network issues more quickly.
- Remote Management: The switch can be managed remotely using various protocols such as SSH (Secure Shell), Telnet, and HTTPS (HTTP Secure). These protocols encrypt network traffic, providing an additional layer of security.
- Firmware Updates: Regular firmware updates can help keep the switch secure and up-to-date with the latest security patches and features.
QoS Configuration and Traffic Control
The Cisco Nexus 10 GB Ethernet 32 Ports Expansion Module (N2K-C2232T8F-E) is a high-density, low-latency switch module designed for data center environments. In order to provide the best possible performance and user experience, it is important to configure Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic control settings appropriately.
QoS Configuration: QoS is used to prioritize traffic in order to ensure that critical traffic, such as voice and video, is given higher priority than less important traffic, such as email or file transfers. The N2K-C2232T8F-E supports various QoS mechanisms, including Class of Service (CoS), Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), and Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED).
To configure QoS on the N2K-C2232T8F-E, you can follow these steps:
- Define the traffic classes based on the application requirements.
- Assign appropriate CoS or DSCP values to each traffic class.
- Configure the QoS policy to match the CoS or DSCP values and apply the appropriate QoS treatment to each traffic class.
- Monitor and verify the QoS policy to ensure that the desired behavior is being achieved.
Traffic Control: Traffic control is used to manage network congestion and prevent network saturation. The N2K-C2232T8F-E supports various traffic control mechanisms, including rate limiting, traffic shaping, and congestion avoidance.
To configure traffic control on the N2K-C2232T8F-E, you can follow these steps:
- Identify the congested links or ports and the type of traffic causing congestion.
- Determine the maximum allowable bandwidth for each type of traffic.
- Configure rate limiting or traffic shaping policies to ensure that each type of traffic does not exceed its maximum allowable bandwidth.
- Enable congestion avoidance mechanisms, such as WRED, to prevent congestion before it occurs.
- Monitor and verify the traffic control policies to ensure that the desired behavior is being achieved.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: N2K-C2232T8F-E
- Device Type: Expansion module – 32 ports
- SKU: N2K-C2232T8F-E
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Bundled with 8 x Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Transceiver (FET-10G)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots: 8 (total) / 0 (free) x SFP+
- Interfaces: 32 x 10Gb Ethernet – RJ-45
Networking:
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Cabling: Type Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 10GBase-T
- Data Link Protocol: GigE, 10 GigE
- Auxiliary Ports 8 x SFP+ (uplink)
- Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON, SNMP 3
- Status: Indicators Port status, power, system
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an
Power:
- Power Device: Power supply – hot-plug / redundant – plug-in module
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 – 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 1.7 Inch
- Width: 17.3 Inch
- Depth: 17.7 Inch
- Weight: 18.52 Lbs
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards CISPR 22 Class A, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, VCCI Class A ITE, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, FCC CFR47 Part 15, EN300-386, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
