N2K-C2232PP-10GE Cisco Nexus 2232PP 32 Port 10GE Fabric Extender

Cisco Nexus N2K-C2232PP-10GE - 32-Port 10 Gigabit Fabric Extender

The Cisco Nexus N2K-C2232PP-10GE is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet fabric extender that provides a highly scalable and flexible server access solution for data centers. Acting as a remote line card for Cisco Nexus 5000 and 7000 Series switches, the 2232PP simplifies management by centralizing configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. With 32 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and uplinks to parent switches, it delivers high-density, low-latency connectivity for modern workloads.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Model: N2K-C2232PP-10GE
• Ports: 32x 10 Gigabit Ethernet host ports (SFP+)
• Uplinks: 8x 10 Gigabit Ethernet fabric uplinks (SFP+)
• Architecture: Fabric Extender (FEX) - operates as remote line card for Nexus parent switches
• Latency: Sub-microsecond forwarding latency
• Management: Centralized via parent Nexus switch (no standalone management)
• Features:
  • IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
  • QoS support
  • Port security and monitoring
  • Consistent policy enforcement across all FEX ports
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.7 in
• Weight: ~18.3 lbs
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• High-density 10 Gigabit server access in enterprise data centers
• Simplified management with centralized configuration via Nexus parent switches
• Scalable deployments requiring consistent policy enforcement across multiple racks
• Environments needing low-latency connectivity for virtualization and cloud workloads

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The N2K-C2232PP-10GE requires a Cisco Nexus parent switch (e.g., Nexus 5000/7000/9000 series) for operation. It does not function as a standalone switch.