Cisco Nexus 2224TP Fabric Extender (N2K-C2224TP)

Product Overview

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP Fabric Extender (N2K-C2224TP) is a compact, one-rack-unit (1RU) switch that operates as a remote line card for a parent Cisco Nexus switch (such as the Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, or 9000 Series). It is managed and configured entirely through its parent switch, extending the fabric and simplifying data center access architecture.

Key Features & Specifications

Physical and Environmental

• Form Factor: 1RU, hot-swappable

• Dimensions: 1.72 in (43.69 mm) H x 17.34 in (440.44 mm) W x 18.9 in (481 mm) D

• Weight: 18 lb (8.0 kg)

• Airflow: Front-to-back cooling, compatible with hot-aisle/cold-aisle designs. Both port-side exhaust and intake options are available.

• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

• Power: Dual, 1+1 redundant, load-sharing, hot-swappable power supplies

• Cooling: Hot-swappable fan tray with redundant fans

Interface and Performance

• Host Interfaces (Downlink): 24 x 100BASE-T/1000BASE-T ports with RJ-45 connectors

• Fabric Interfaces (Uplink): 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports

• Forwarding Performance: Hardware forwarding at up to 88 Gbps or 65 mpps

• Oversubscription: 1.2:1

• Buffer Memory: 8 MB

• Network Standards Supported: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3x

Management and Operations

• Management Type: Managed; acts as a remote line card for a parent switch

• Management Protocols: SNMP, XML, RMON, SPAN, POST, DCNM

• Host PortChannel and vPC support: Yes

• Maximum per Parent Switch: Up to 12 Cisco Nexus 2224TP fabric extenders per Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch

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Important Considerations

• Parent Switch Requirement: This device is a Fabric Extender and cannot operate independently. It must be connected to and managed by a compatible parent Cisco Nexus switch.

• Support for FET: Uplink ports support the Cisco Fabric Extender Transceiver (FET-10G) in SR, LR, and CX1 variants. LRM is not supported.

• FCoE Support: Not supported.

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Where to Find Official Datasheet

For the most complete and official documentation, you are advised to check the following resources on the Cisco.com website:

1. Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Model Comparison Page: This provides a direct spec-to-spec comparison.

2. Cisco Product Bulletins & Hardware Installation Guides: Documents such as the “Cisco NX-OS Software Release 4.2(1)N2(1) Product Bulletin” contain detailed product introductions, and the “Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide” provides physical and technical specifications.