Cisco Nexus N2K-2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender 32x1/10GE (req SFP/SFP+) + 8x10GE (req SFP+) - Refurb

This refurbished Cisco Nexus N2K-2232PP Fabric Extender offers high-density 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling scalable, flexible, and efficient data center networking. It connects to Cisco Nexus parent switches to provide a single point of management and supports a broad range of SFP/SFP+ modules for fiber and copper deployments.

With up to 80Gbps in each direction and 4:1 oversubscription, it’s engineered for modern enterprise demands, delivering excellent performance with full hardware forwarding and hot-swappable redundancy.

✔ Key Features & Benefits

✔ 32x 1/10GE SFP/SFP+ host ports supporting Twinax, AOC, and standard optical modules for flexible deployment
✔ 8x 10GE fabric uplinks for high-speed connectivity to Cisco Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000 series switches
✔ Delivers full 800 Gbps switching capacity and 595 mpps throughput for high-performance operations
✔ Supports FCoE, jumbo frames, vPC, and enhanced Ethernet features for advanced networking environments
✔ Hot-swappable dual PSUs and fans ensure high availability and serviceability

✔ Ideal Uses

✔ Enterprise data centers requiring scalable high-density access layer extension
✔ Businesses deploying FCoE or converged infrastructure with Nexus parent switches
✔ Core-to-access environments needing centralized management and policy enforcement
✔ Multi-rack server deployments where performance and port scalability are critical

✔ Specifications

✔ Condition: Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has been extensively tested and is fully functional.
✔ Form Factor: 1RU rackmount chassis
✔ Host Interfaces: 32 x 1/10GE SFP/SFP+ ports
✔ Fabric Interfaces: 8 x 10GE SFP+ uplinks
✔ Fabric Speed: 80 Gbps per direction (160 Gbps full duplex)
✔ Oversubscription Ratio: 4:1
✔ Performance: 800 Gbps switching capacity, 595 mpps forwarding rate
✔ FCoE Support: Yes
✔ Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, 9000 Series
✔ Minimum Software: NX-OS 4.2 (N5K), 6.0+ (N6K), 5.2 (N7K), 6.1 (N9K)
✔ Power Supplies: Compatible with N2200-PAC-400W, N2200-PDC-400W, etc.
✔ Management: iDRAC, DCNM, SNMP, RMON, XML (NETCONF), GOLD diagnostics
✔ Layer 2 Features: VLANs, EtherChannel, Jumbo frames, Private VLANs, PFC
✔ QoS: 8 queues/port, CoS, egress scheduling (WRR, strict priority)
✔ Security: ACLs, port-based controls, BIOS protection, secure diagnostics
✔ Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.7 in (4.37 x 43.94 x 44.96 cm)
✔ Weight: 8.3 kg
✔ Operating Temp: 0 to 40°C
✔ Power Consumption: 210W typical / 270W max
✔ Compliance: RoHS-6, CE, UL, EN60950-1, FCC, VCCI, NEBS L3
✔ Warranty: 3 Month Carry-in Warranty
✔ What’s in the Box: Switch, Power Cable