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N2K-C2232PP
Cisco N2K-C2232PP Nexus 2232PP 32-Port 10 Gigabit Switch, 8x...
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N2K-C2232PP is a Layer 2 fabric extender with 32 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ host ports and eight fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ fabric uplinks. It operates as a remote line card for a compatible parent Nexus switch, not as an independent switch. The Cisco Nexus 2232PP provides server connections in a rack-mounted chassis without local routing or endpoint power delivery. Parent-switch selection is therefore part of the hardware purchase, rather than a management preference. The discontinued N2K-C2232PP-FD-BUN packages two DC supplies, whereas the base model leaves the power configuration selectable.
N2K-C2232PP price for new stock is $101.85, a 99.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $11,851.00. N2K-C2232PP refurb price is $1,208.97. N2K-C2232PP is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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800 Gbps hardware forwarding capacity and a 595 Mpps forwarding rate describe the fabric extender's forwarding hardware, not additional upstream bandwidth. Eight hardware queues per port support traffic-class separation, while 9216-byte jumbo frames accommodate larger Ethernet frames. N2K-C2232PP supports Layer 2 VLAN trunks and server-port PortChannel connectivity. The Cisco Nexus 2000 family extends parent-switch policy enforcement to remote server connections; forwarding control remains upstream. Native standalone Layer 3 operation is not part of this architecture.
Specify N2K-C2232PP as new sealed or certified refurbished, and list required accessories separately on the purchase order. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status. New units carry an ORM warranty of up to a 3-year extended term; certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, and both conditions include 30-day returns, terms apply. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs, with Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock/RMA across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS through the parent switch |
Port Configuration | 32 x 1/10G hosts / 8 x 10G fabric uplinks |
Max Power Draw | 270W |
Cooling | 1 N2K-C2232-FAN or N2K-C2232-FAN-B module |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended September 30, 2025 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 via discontinued N2K-C2348UPQ |
In a global enterprise data center, IT architects deploy the N2K-C2232PP-N2K-C2232PP-10GE (32x1/10GE + 8x10GE) with optimized airflow and power modules as a leaf switch in a spine-leaf topology. This high-density 10GE solution consolidates server uplinks, simplifies cabling, and reduces rack power consumption by 20%. The outcome: streamlined network operations, improved east-west traffic performance, and 30% lower total cost of ownership.
A research institute accelerates AI/ML model training by integrating the N2K-C2232PP-N2K-C2232PP-10GE (32x1/10GE + 8x10GE) in its GPU-dense racks. With front-to-back airflow and advanced power options, this switch delivers sub-microsecond latency and line-rate throughput across 40+ GPU servers. The benefit: 25% faster training cycles, scalable bandwidth for next-gen simulations, and a compact 1RU footprint that optimizes rack density.
A managed service provider uses the N2K-C2232PP-N2K-C2232PP-10GE (32x1/10GE + 8x10GE) to aggregate customer sites in a colocation facility. Leveraging dual airflow paths and redundant power supplies, the switch enforces traffic segmentation and QoS policies per tenant. The result: guaranteed SLAs with 10 Gbps dedicated links, 40% reduction in operational power costs, and rapid on-boarding of new virtual networks.
An existing server rack adding faster host connections needs fabric-link sizing before more servers are attached. The fabric extender has 4:1 host-to-fabric oversubscription and 80 Gbps of fabric bandwidth in each direction. Specify the active fabric links and review aggregate host traffic before issuing the purchase order.
A staging purchase for an existing Nexus 9000 parent requires a software compatibility check before connection. Nexus 2232PP support starts at NX-OS Release 6.1 for that parent family, but compatibility remains parent-model specific. Record the exact parent model and deployed software release on the purchase order.
Independent switching without a parent
N2K-C2232PP requires a compatible parent switch to control forwarding. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the switch migration option at the end of the replacement chain and changes server-port density to 48.
Native 25G server connections
N2K-C2232PP host connections stop at 10G. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides 48 1/10/25G server-facing ports, so migration also changes port density and requires a different connectivity plan.
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| N2K-C2232PP |  N2K-C2232TM-E |  N2K-C2232TF-E |  N2K-C2348TQ |  N2K-C2348TQ-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 449.6 mm | 449.6 mm | 449.6 mm | 433.6 mm | 433.6 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2232PP | N2K-C2232TM-E | N2K-C2232TF-E | N2K-C2348TQ | N2K-C2348TQ-E |
| Power Consumption | 270W | 300W | 300W | 350W | 350W |
| Switching Capacity | 800 Gbps | 800 Gbps | 800 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Weight | 8.3 kg. | 8.4 kg | 8.4 kg | 8 kg. | 8 kg |
| Width | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm |
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Reviewed on the 18 May 2026
32x1/10GE plus 8x10GE ports provided flexible access-layer connectivity.
Reviewed on the 1 April 2018
Professional-grade FEX with stable performance.
Reviewed on the 14 June 2020
Easy to deploy and manage, integrates seamlessly.
Reviewed on the 24 August 2019
Handles mid-size enterprise traffic efficiently.
Reviewed on the 11 April 2026
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N2K-C2232PP identifies a Nexus 2000 family fabric extender in the Nexus 2232PP series. N2K identifies the family, while C2232PP identifies the 32-host-port configuration with eight fabric connections. The base part number permits power and airflow selection rather than fixing an AC or DC package.
Cisco Nexus 2232PP is managed through its parent Nexus switch using CLI, DCNM, CiscoWorks, SNMP v1/v2/v3, and XML interfaces including NETCONF. In-band management carries operational control through the parent. An HDMI console/management connection is also present, but the fabric extender does not become an independent switch.
N2K-C2232PP is discontinued: its end-of-sale date was September 9, 2020, and Cisco support ended September 30, 2025. Software maintenance ended September 9, 2021, followed by vulnerability/security support on September 9, 2023. A remaining hardware purchase does not restart those Cisco support milestones.
ORM Systems offers N2K-C2232PP new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Returns are available for 30 days on either condition; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty and service ended on September 30, 2025.
N2K-C2232PP provides 32 host-facing connections accepting 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ transceivers, plus eight dedicated 10G SFP+ fabric connections toward its parent. Host and fabric connections have different roles. Specify compatible connection hardware separately for the server links and the parent-facing fabric links.
N2K-C2232PP accepts N2200-PAC-400W and N2200-PAC-400W-B AC supplies, or N2200-PDC-400W and N2200-PDC-350W-B DC supplies. The base configuration includes two supplies but leaves their selection open. Match supply airflow to N2K-C2232-FAN or N2K-C2232-FAN-B, and identify the required input type before ordering replacement power hardware.
Yes, Nexus 2232PP supports FCoE on its Ethernet host interfaces. The fabric extender remains part of a parent-managed Ethernet fabric, rather than an independent storage switch. Specify the required host adapters, fabric connectivity, and compatible parent-switch configuration when planning a combined LAN and storage connection.
N2K-C2232PP-FD-BUN packages two DC supplies, whereas N2K-C2232PP leaves power selection configurable. Both are discontinued Nexus 2232PP configurations. The DC bundle corresponds to a fixed DC-powered legacy spare requirement; the base part number requires the buyer to specify the power configuration separately on the order.
N2K-C2232PP-BA-BUN fixes the package to reversed, port-side intake airflow, while N2K-C2232PP permits airflow selection. Both configurations are discontinued. The reversed-airflow bundle matches an existing port-side intake installation; the base model requires the buyer to identify airflow explicitly when matching a legacy spare to the rack.
N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides six 40/100G uplinks, where N2K-C2232PP provides eight 10G fabric uplinks. The successor also changes server-port density from 32 to 48. N2K-C2232PP addresses a legacy fabric-extender spare requirement; N9K-C93180YC-FX3 requires a switch migration plan rather than a direct fabric-extender substitution.
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