Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE / Nexus 2248TP 48 Port Fabric Extender 1GB 4 PORT 10GB SFP+ - Refurb

The Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE (Nexus 2248TP) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade Fabric Extender designed for seamless integration with Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series parent switches. Equipped with 48 x 1G RJ45 downlink ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, this switch delivers 40Gbps fabric speed per direction and offers hardware forwarding at 176 Gbps. With support for Cisco’s Fabric Extender Transceiver (FET-10G) and multiple optical and copper uplink options, it ensures a scalable and efficient networking foundation for large data centers.

This refurbished switch is ideal for environments requiring precise Layer 2 forwarding, energy-efficient design, and easy manageability through its parent Nexus switch.

Key Features & Benefits:
✔ High-Density Access Layer – 48 x 1GbE RJ45 ports ideal for end-device or server connectivity.
✔ 10G Fabric Uplinks – 4 x SFP+ uplinks support 10Gbps speeds with copper, optical, or AOC cables.
✔ High Fabric Throughput – 40 Gbps in each direction (80 Gbps full duplex) for fast interconnectivity.
✔ Enterprise-Grade Forwarding – Hardware forwarding at 176 Gbps or 131 mpps for high-performance switching.
✔ Flexible Uplink Options – Compatible with FET-10G, SFP-10G-SR/LR, Twinax, and AOC cables.
✔ Fabric Extender Architecture – Simplifies management by pushing control to parent Cisco Nexus switches.
✔ Hot-Swappable Redundancy – Dual PSU and fan module support for uninterrupted operation.
✔ Low Oversubscription – 1.2:1 oversubscription ratio ensures high bandwidth availability.

Ideal Uses:
✔ Enterprise Data Centers – Scalable edge switch solution for high-density server deployments.
✔ Campus Aggregation – Reliable high-speed access switching for large campus networks.
✔ Fabric Extender Deployments – Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, or 9000 series switches.
✔ Virtualized Environments – Supports vPC, jumbo frames, QoS, and Layer 2 VLANs for efficient VM traffic handling.

Specifications

Condition:
✔ Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has undergone extensive testing and is fully functional.

Manufacturer & Model:
✔ Cisco Nexus N2K-C2248TP-1GE (Nexus 2248TP)

Form Factor:
✔ 1U Rackmount Fabric Extender Switch

Network Interfaces:
✔ 48 x 100/1000BASE-T Ports (RJ45)
✔ 4 x 10GbE SFP+ Uplinks (FET-10G, SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, Twinax, AOC)
✔ Fabric Speed: 40 Gbps each direction (80 Gbps Full Duplex)

Performance:
✔ Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
✔ Forwarding Rate: 131 Mpps
✔ Latency: Low-latency forwarding with hardware-based processing
✔ Oversubscription Ratio: 1.2:1
✔ MAC Address Table: Up to 16K (via parent switch)
✔ Packet Buffer: 9 MB

Supported Standards & Features:
✔ VLAN Trunking (IEEE 802.1Q)
✔ Jumbo Frame Support (Up to 9216 bytes)
✔ Pause Frames (PFC / 802.3x)
✔ PortChannel & EtherChannel Support
✔ Enhanced QoS with 8 Queues per Port
✔ Private VLANs (Promiscuous on uplinks)
✔ vPC for Active-Active Dual-Homing
✔ Hot-Swappable PSU & Fan Trays
✔ SNMP v1/2/3, RMON, Syslog
✔ Cisco GOLD Diagnostics
✔ Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Support

Power & Cooling:
✔ Typical Input Power: 95W (Max 110W)
✔ Heat Dissipation: 322 BTU/hr (typical), 403 BTU/hr (max)
✔ Power Supply: N2200-PAC-400W (Dual Hot-Swappable Supported)
✔ Fan Module: N2K-C2248-FAN
✔ Airflow: Front-to-Back

Physical Dimensions & Weight:
✔ Height: 1.72 in (4.37 cm)
✔ Width: 17.3 in (43.94 cm)
✔ Depth: 17.7 in (44.96 cm)
✔ Weight: 17.7 lb (8.0 kg)

Environmental & Compliance:
✔ Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C
✔ Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
✔ NEBS Level-3 Compliant
✔ RoHS-6 Compliant
✔ Safety Certifications: UL, CSA, IEC, VCCI, FCC, EN55022

Management & Software Support:
✔ Cisco NX-OS Software Release 5.1(3)N(1)1 and later
✔ Managed through Parent Nexus Switch (Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, or 9000 Series)
✔ CLI, XML, SNMP, DCNM Supported

Warranty & Inclusions:
✔ Warranty: 3-Month Carry-In Warranty
✔ What’s in the Box?
• Cisco Nexus 2248TP Switch
• Power Cable Only

✅ High-Performance Fabric Extender – Ideal for scaling high-density deployments without extra management overhead.
✅ Low-Latency, High Bandwidth – Fabric speeds up to 80Gbps with minimal oversubscription.
✅ Flexible Uplink Options – Compatible with copper, optical, Twinax, and AOC cables.
✅ Energy Efficient & Fully Redundant – Low power consumption with hot-swappable PSU and fan modules.