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N2K-C2232PP
N2K-C2232PP-10GE (32x1/10GE+8x10GE), airflow/power option
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N2K-C2232PP Overview
N2K-C2232PP is an advanced rack-mount switch engineered with a robust modular architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. It offers reliable AC power supply with redundant backup, a comprehensive mix of 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, dedicated uplink options, and built-in stacking capabilities—all designed to deliver high performance in demanding network environments.
Designed for scalability and seamless network expansion, the N2K-C2232PP features high switching capacity with low latency, making it ideal for enterprise edge deployments and high-density access networks. Its versatile port configuration—including POE+ support and multiple SFP ports—ensures flexible connectivity to meet diverse operational requirements and optimize infrastructure efficiency.
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N2K-C2232PP Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 120 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N2K-C2232PP
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 2 expansion slots for stacking modules
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- N2K-C2232PP Smart Managed Switch
- Height
- 1 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
N2K-C2232PP Use Case
High-Density Spine-Leaf Fabric for Enterprise Data Centers
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.
Low-Latency Interconnect for High-Performance Computing Clusters
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.
Scalable Multi-Tenant Connectivity for Service Providers
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.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N2K-C2232PP |  N2K-C2232TM-E |  N2K-C2232TF-E |  N2K-C2348TQ |  N2K-C2348TQ-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 11 inches | 20 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inches | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | N/A | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 3 | Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2232PP | N2K-C2232TM-E | N2K-C2232TF-E | N2K-C2348TQ | N2K-C2348TQ-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 32 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 2 expansion slots for stacking modules | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplinks | N/A | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports; 4x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 24 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplinks |
| Power Consumption | 120 W | 85 W | N/A | 175W | 150 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | N2K-C2232PP Smart Managed Switch | N2K-C2232TM-E Enterprise Managed PoE Rackmount Switch | Cisco Nexus 2232TF Ethernet Fabric Extender | N2K-C2348TQ 24-Port 10G Managed Switch | N2K-C2348TQ-E Enterprise Managed Rack-Mount Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | N/A | 176 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | N/A | 352 Gbps | 112 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 8 lbs | N/A | 22 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kendrick Whitman
4
Professional-grade FEX with stable performance.
L
Lennox Foster
5
Easy to deploy and manage, integrates seamlessly.
M
Malcolm Rivers
5
Handles mid-size enterprise traffic efficiently.
N
Nelson Hayes
4
Reliable and predictable Cisco solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus N2K-C2232PP Fabric Extender?
The Cisco Nexus N2K-C2232PP is a 1RU fabric extender offering 32 flexible 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet host ports and 8 dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks to simplify management and boost port density.
How many 1/10GE and 10GE ports does the N2K-C2232PP provide?
It provides 32 ports that auto-negotiate between 1 GE and 10 GE on the host side, plus 8 fixed 10 GE uplink ports for high-speed spine or leaf connectivity.
Which airflow orientation options are available for N2K-C2232PP?
The N2K-C2232PP supports front-to-back and back-to-front field-reversible airflow to align with your data center’s cooling design and rack layout.
What is the power consumption of the N2K-C2232PP?
Powered by the parent Nexus switch, the N2K-C2232PP typically consumes 75 W under normal load and up to 150 W at maximum port utilization.