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N2K-C2232TM-E is an enterprise-grade switch featuring a robust modular architecture designed for high-performance network environments with reliable connectivity and efficient power management. It offers versatile power options and a compact rack-mount form factor with integrated stacking capabilities, meeting the demands of modern data centers and branch offices.
N2K-C2232TM-E delivers consistent performance through its high-speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and dedicated SFP uplink options, ensuring seamless scalability and minimal downtime for mission-critical applications. Ideal for campus networks, VoIP solutions, and PoE-enabled surveillance systems, this managed switch provides the reliability and operational flexibility that professionals require.
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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.
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 N2K-C2232TM-E |  N2K-C2348TQ-E |  N2K-C2348UPQ |  N2K-C2232PP |  N2K-C2248TF-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 18 inches | 11 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 inch | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | IP Services | 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 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2232TM-E | N2K-C2348TQ-E | N2K-C2348UPQ | N2K-C2232PP | N2K-C2248TF-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 4 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplinks | 24 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplinks | 24 Ethernet ports and 12 SFP uplink options | 2 expansion slots for stacking modules | 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports, 4 x 1G SFP ports |
| Power Consumption | 85 W | 150 W | 150 W | 120 W | 80 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | N2K-C2232TM-E Enterprise Managed PoE Rackmount Switch | N2K-C2348TQ-E Enterprise Managed Rack-Mount Switch | N2K-C2348UPQ High Performance Enterprise Switch | N2K-C2232PP Smart Managed Switch | N2K-C2248TF-E Ethernet 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 56 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 64 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 112 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 12 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
32x1/10GT plus 8x10GE ports delivered predictable performance.
Professional-grade Cisco FEX for enterprise deployments.
Handles high-density traffic efficiently.
Easy to manage and integrate into existing networks.
Stable, reliable, and predictable under load.
The Nexus N2K-C2232TM-E-10GE is a fixed-configuration data center switch offering 32 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 8 dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-density deployments.
This switch supports 32 SFP+ ports configurable for 1 GbE or 10 GbE and 8 fixed 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports for flexible connectivity.
Key features include 1.28 Tbps switching capacity, 960 Mpps throughput, line-rate Layer 2/3 forwarding, and redundant power/airflow options.
The N2K-C2232TM-E-10GE supports front-to-back or back-to-front airflow and accepts two redundant internal power supplies (AC or DC).