Name: Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender (N2K-C2232PP) - SunSpike
SKU: N2K-C2232PP

Product Overview

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender is a key component of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series. It is designed to operate as a remote I/O module for a parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch, effectively extending the switch fabric and forming a virtual modular system . This architecture provides a unified, cost-effective server access platform for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) environments .

Key Features & Capabilities

Unified Fabric: Supports both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE on its server ports, reducing capital and operational expenses by converging LAN and SAN traffic .
Single Point of Management: The parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch provides centralized management, policy enforcement, and auto-configuration for the connected Fabric Extenders, simplifying operations .
Compact Form Factor: Housed in a 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) chassis with front-to-back cooling, designed for data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts .
High Availability: Features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies (1+1) and a hot-swappable fan tray with redundant fans .
Advanced Features: Supports Virtual Port Channels (vPC), low-latency cut-through switching, and Data Center Bridging (DCB) for lossless transport .

Technical Specifications

The following technical details are compiled from various sources:

Specification	Detail
Product Type	Expansion module / Fabric Extender
Form Factor	Rack-mountable, 1RU
Ports	– 32 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ host interfaces – 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ fabric (uplink) interfaces
Data Link Protocols	10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Features	VLAN support, QoS, ACL support, Jumbo Frames, IGMP snooping, STP support
Forwarding	Cut-through switching, low latency
Management	Managed entirely by parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch
Redundancy	Dual, hot-swappable AC power supplies (1+1); Hot-swappable fan module
Power	Operational power consumption: 270W (Max)
Physical Dimensions	Height: 1.7 in (4.4 cm), Width: 17.3 in (43.9 cm), Depth: 17.7 in (45.0 cm)
Weight	Approximately 18.3 lbs (8.3 kg)
Environmental	Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Compliance	UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, CISPR 22 Class A, RoHS, etc.