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N2K-C2232TM-E
Cisco N2K-C2232TM-E Nexus 2232TM-E 32-Port 10 Gigabit Ethern...
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N2K-C2232TM-E provides 32 copper server connections and an included eight-port fabric uplink module. The Nexus 2232TM-E is a fabric extender rather than an independently operated switch: a compatible parent controls its configuration and software. This Nexus 2000 Series model serves existing data center server-access installations.
N2K-C2232TM-E price for new stock is $4,484.55. N2K-C2232TM-E refurb price is $336.96. N2K-C2232TM-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for N2K-C2232TM-E for additional pricing. Browse the full Cisco Nexus 2200 Fabric Extenders series or explore all Cisco products.
800 Gbps hardware forwarding and 595 Mpps packet processing describe the forwarding hardware, not the bandwidth available toward the parent. N2K-C2232TM-E has a 4:1 host-to-fabric oversubscription ratio, so uplink traffic requirements remain a separate sizing consideration.
N2K-C2232TM-E is offered new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, every port linking at rated speed and clean boot. Specify condition, quantity and the required power configuration on the PO. ORM's new warranty is up to a 3-year extended term, certified refurbished coverage is up to 1 year, and returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. PO accepted, Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement support enterprise and volume orders, with regional stock and RMA coverage across UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 32 x 1/10GBASE-T, 8 x 10G fabric uplinks |
Max Power Draw | 300W |
Replaces | N2K-C2232TM / N2K-C2232TM-10GE; end-of-sale November 2, 2016 |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended September 30, 2025 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P via discontinued N2K-C2348TQ-E |
Scenario: A global cloud provider is expanding its spine-leaf fabric across multiple racks. They deploy the N2K-C2232TM-E-10GE (32×1/10GT + 8×10GE) module in their Nexus chassis, selecting front-to-back airflow and dual redundant power to match cold-aisle containment. The 32 downlink ports connect virtualized servers and storage nodes, while eight 10 GbE uplinks aggregate traffic into the spine layer. Benefit/Outcome: Achieves 560 Gbps per module of non-blocking throughput with optimal cooling efficiency, reduces cable complexity by 40%, and delivers predictable, low-latency performance that scales to thousands of concurrent VMs.
Scenario: A large enterprise campus integrates thousands of wireless APs and IoT sensors across academic buildings. They install the N2K-C2232TM-E-10GE (32×1/10GT + 8×10GE) as edge distribution modules in existing Nexus chassis, leveraging back-to-front airflow and hot-swap power modules to align with legacy rack cooling. The 32 multi-rate ports terminate 1 GbE PoE switches and AP uplinks, while the eight 10 GbE uplinks connect to the campus core. Benefit/Outcome: Delivers unified edge aggregation with 10 GbE uplink resiliency, simplifies network segmentation for secure IoT onboarding, and lowers power consumption by 25%—boosting end-user Wi-Fi performance and device uptime.
Scenario: A high-frequency trading firm requires sub-microsecond latency between matching engines and market data feeds. They deploy the N2K-C2232TM-E-10GE (32×1/10GT + 8×10GE) in a redundant Nexus chassis at each trading pod’s leaf layer, specifying front-to-back airflow to integrate with pre-cooled racks and dual hot-swap power for uninterrupted operation. The 32 ports link trading servers at 10 GbE, while eight 10 GbE uplinks feed a low-jitter spine. Benefit/Outcome: Guarantees deterministic, lossless switching with end-to-end latency under 500 ns, ensures 99.999% uptime with redundant power, and enables rapid rack-level failover to protect multi-million-dollar trade flows.
An existing installation using N2K-C2232TM or N2K-C2232TM-10GE can specify this model as the named replacement for either older part. Both predecessors reached end of sale on November 2, 2016. Confirm the installed configuration and replacement scope before issuing the PO.
A maintenance purchase can include a certified refurbished spare alongside the required replacement units. ORM inspects and bench-tests refurbished equipment, including power-on, POST and clean boot. Specify condition, quantity and the receiving region on the PO; stock and RMA coverage spans UK, EU, US and MEA.
Independent switching without a parent
N2K-C2232TM-E requires a compatible parent. The forward replacement chain ends at N9K-C93108TC-FX3P, which changes the purchase to a 48-port switch with six 100G uplinks.
Continuing Cisco service coverage
Cisco service for N2K-C2232TM-E ended September 30, 2025. New sealed condition does not extend that milestone; a purchase requiring continuing Cisco coverage must exclude this model.
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| N2K-C2232TM-E |  N2K-C2348TQ-E |  N2K-C2348UPQ |  N2K-C2232PP |  N2K-C2248TF-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 449.6 mm | 433.6 mm | 356.9 mm | 449.6 mm | 449.6 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 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-C2232TM-E | N2K-C2348TQ-E | N2K-C2348UPQ | N2K-C2232PP | N2K-C2248TF-E |
| Power Consumption | 300W | 350W | 200W | 270W | 110W |
| Switching Capacity | 800 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 800 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | 8 kg | 7 kg | 8.3 kg. | 8 kg. |
| Width | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm |
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Easy to manage and integrate into existing networks.
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Stable, reliable, and predictable under load.
N2K-C2232TM-E identifies the Nexus 2232TM-E 10GBASE-T fabric extender configuration. The complete model name includes the -E suffix and specifies copper host connections plus an included fabric uplink module.
The Nexus 2232TM-E is managed through its parent using CLI, DCNM, SNMP and XML interfaces; configuration and software arrive in-band.
N2K-C2232TM-E reached end of sale September 9, 2020, and its last date of Cisco support was September 30, 2025. Cisco service has ended.
N2K-C2232TM-E replaces N2K-C2232TM and N2K-C2232TM-10GE. Both older models reached end of sale November 2, 2016; retain the complete predecessor PID when specifying a replacement order.
N2K-C2232TM-E includes power supplies and a fan module; N2K-C2232TM-E-10G= excludes both. Both are discontinued. The spare PID suits a component-reuse purchase, while the base configuration suits a complete-unit requirement.
N9K-C93108TC-FX3P has six 100G uplinks instead of N2K-C2232TM-E's eight 10G fabric links. The former suits a switch refresh; the latter supports an existing fabric-extender installation. This is not a like-for-like replacement.
Yes, the Nexus 2232TM-E supports FCoE over Category 6a or 7 cabling for host connections up to 30m.
No, N2K-C2232TM-E provides eight 10G fabric interfaces. Its replacement chain leads through discontinued N2K-C2348TQ-E to N9K-C93108TC-FX3P, with six 100G uplinks.
The Nexus 2232TM-E has a published maximum input power consumption of 300W. Use that maximum when allocating the unit's electrical load.
ORM offers N2K-C2232TM-E new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty is no longer active: Cisco support ended September 30, 2025.
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