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N2K-C2232TF-E
Nexus 2232TM-E with 16 FET, choice of airflow/power
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N2K-C2232TF-E Overview
N2K-C2232TF-E is a high-performance fabric extender designed to seamlessly integrate into modern data center architectures. It delivers robust connectivity through an innovative, scalable architecture that supports multiple power options and advanced port configurations. Engineered to simplify network operations, this device offers seamless stacking capabilities and impressive performance for high-density environments.
N2K-C2232TF-E provides versatile connectivity with a mix of fiber-based downlink ports and combo SFP options, ensuring a flexible deployment in diverse network scenarios. Its design supports reliable power delivery and efficient management, addressing critical use cases such as server consolidation, storage area networking, and virtualized environments while maintaining scalability and streamlined network operations.
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N2K-C2232TF-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 32 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N2K-C2232TF-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- N/A
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- N/A
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 2232TF Ethernet Fabric Extender
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Weight
- N/A
N2K-C2232TF-E Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine Acceleration with N2K-C2232TF-E
In a high-density cloud provider environment, the Nexus 2232TM-E (N2K-C2232TF-E) with 16 FET ports and selectable front-to-back airflow delivers 320 Gbps per uplink, enabling seamless spine-leaf scale-out. Redundant AC/DC power options minimize downtime, while hot-aisle containment compatibility drives 30 % lower cooling costs and 4× faster tenant provisioning.
Enterprise Campus Aggregation under Hot-Aisle Containment
A global university network leverages the N2K-C2232TF-E as a campus aggregation node, using 16 FET 10 GbE uplinks and user-selectable back-to-front airflow to conform to existing HVAC zones. Dual-redundant power supplies ensure 99.999 % availability, consolidating 1,200 access ports into a single 2-RU tray and reducing rack-power consumption by 25 %.
Multi-Tenant Service Provider Edge with Flexible Cooling and Power
A regional service provider deploys the Nexus 2232TM-E (N2K-C2232TF-E) at its metro PoP to aggregate 16 high-speed tenant circuits using FET-enabled QSFP+ ports. Customer-selectable airflow (front/back) and AC/DC-redundant feeds streamline integration into diverse rack layouts, cutting operational expenses by 20 % and accelerating new customer turn-up by 50 %.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N2K-C2232TF-E |  N2K-C2248TP-E |  N2K-C2348TQ-E |  N2K-C2232PP |  N2K-C2348UPQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 20 inches | 11 inches | 12 inches | 18 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | N/A | LAN Lite | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2232TF-E | N2K-C2248TP-E | N2K-C2348TQ-E | N2K-C2232PP | N2K-C2348UPQ |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 24 RJ45 PoE+ ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplinks | 2 expansion slots for stacking modules | 24 Ethernet ports and 12 SFP uplink options |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 110 W | 150 W | 120 W | 150 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 2232TF Ethernet Fabric Extender | N2K-C2248TP-E Network Switch | N2K-C2348TQ-E Enterprise Managed Rack-Mount Switch | N2K-C2232PP Smart Managed Switch | N2K-C2348UPQ High Performance Enterprise Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | N/A | 56 Gbps | 56 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 112 Gbps | 112 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | N/A | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Preston Drake
5
Professional-grade hardware with dual airflow options for flexibility.
Q
Quentin Ellis
4
Easy integration with existing Nexus infrastructure.
R
Roderick Hayes
5
Stable operation under mixed enterprise traffic.
S
Sterling Ward
4
Reliable and high-performing FEX solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E (SKU: N2K-C2232TF-E)?
The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E (N2K-C2232TF-E) is a 1RU Fabric Extender with 16 FET ports supporting 1/10GbE connectivity and selectable front-to-back or back-to-front airflow and power configuration.
What are the key features of the Nexus 2232TM-E 16 FET module?
Key features include 16 wire-speed 1/10GbE ports, integrated FET architecture for low latency, flexible airflow/power options, and seamless integration with Cisco Nexus 2000 and 5000 Series parent switches.
How do I choose between front-to-back and back-to-front airflow on the N2K-C2232TF-E?
The N2K-C2232TF-E supports interchangeable fan trays that can be oriented for front-to-back or back-to-front airflow to match your data center cooling design.
Which Cisco Nexus switches are compatible with the Nexus 2232TM-E (N2K-C2232TF-E)?
The N2K-C2232TF-E is compatible with Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders and Nexus 5000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series switches running NX-OS.