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Cisco N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE Nexus 2248Tp-E Fabric Extender
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N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE is a Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E fabric extender in the Nexus 2200 product family. It depends on a compatible parent Nexus switch for control-plane functionality and is not a standalone routed access switch. The exact manufacturer part number identifies a specific product configuration and must not be substituted for a related model in a purchase order. Unlike an enterprise campus stackable access switch, the component belongs in a data center environment with its own host, optics, mechanical and operating-system constraints. Confirm the correct enclosure or upstream parent relationship, accessory selection and delivered component condition before purchasing. The specification must be matched to the existing network design and the component’s installation environment. Intended replacement orders should include the receiving equipment configuration and an inventory of the cables, optical modules and service contracts already installed.
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE price is $2,829.75, a 22.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $3,638.25. N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE operates as a fabric extender in the Nexus 2200 family. It depends on a compatible parent Nexus switch for control-plane functionality and is not a standalone routed access switch. The management and operational responsibilities differ from a standalone small-business switch; technicians should validate platform compatibility before configuration. The model is not a generic PoE access switch and is not designed to supply electrical power to edge devices. Hardware ports and the host relationship determine connectivity, so nonmatching accessories cannot be treated as interchangeable even where connectors appear similar. Existing deployments must check firmware compatibility, airflow direction, power delivery and maintenance eligibility. For service replacement work, serial-number inventory and hardware configuration records should be reconciled before moving production connections. The network engineer should retain the original cabling map to avoid confusing uplink, host and device-facing interfaces. Deployment acceptance should cover boot, links and the applicable management context.
ORM Systems offers N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE as new sealed or certified refurbished hardware, with up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty for new items and up to a 1-year ORM warranty for certified refurbished items; 30-day returns apply to every condition, subject to terms. Certified refurbished equipment is inspected and bench-tested for POST, clean boot and rated-speed link behavior, with applicable hardware checks and verified software reset for managed units. Specify quantity, condition and matching host or fabric details on the purchase order. POs are accepted, Net-30 is available to government buyers and RMA with advance replacement supports volume orders across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 48 x 1GbE / 4 x 10GbE fabric links |
Where an installed Nexus 2200 environment needs an identical replacement, the complete N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE part number controls the hardware match. The unit must be reconciled with the original enclosure or upstream network design, installed software and power configuration. Specify the exact identifier and required compatible accessories before the PO.
Where a maintenance inventory holds spare fabric extender equipment, the N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE entry should be tied to a specific host site and serial-number range. Network staff must confirm working optics, airflow, compatibility and hardware condition before reserve stock is assigned. Specify spare quantity and acceptance checks in the PO.
Standalone Management And Routing
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE does not meet requirements for standalone management and routing. Select an appropriately compatible compatible parent Nexus platform only after checking the deployment architecture and available supported platforms.
Powered copper endpoint connectivity
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE has no PoE access-port power function. Phones and powered wireless access points require other switching equipment or dedicated endpoint power arrangements.
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| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE | N2K-C2248PQ-10GE | N2K-C2248TF-E | N2K-C2232TM-10GE | N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B |
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N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE identifies a Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E fabric extender in the Nexus 2200 family. The exact PID distinguishes the hardware configuration from other Nexus equipment. Installation planning must confirm the required parent platform, enclosure, port arrangement and accessories before a replacement is released to production.
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE uses the management environment associated with its Nexus 2200 platform rather than the Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard. Management access and software compatibility need to be checked against the specific installation and host relationship. The purchase order should preserve the exact hardware PID and existing deployment records.
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE has no exact-PID end-of-sale milestone established in the verified product information used here. Do not infer lifecycle eligibility from the broader Nexus family or the age of nearby models. Confirm the exact component and contract entitlement before scheduling a replacement.
ORM Systems offers N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE new sealed with up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year ORM warranty, with 30-day returns subject to terms. Cisco hardware warranty or service eligibility must be confirmed against the exact part number and any published final support deadline.
No, N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE is a fabric extender without powered Ethernet access-port functionality. It is not intended to provide electrical power to phones, cameras or wireless access points. When endpoints require PoE, the network design must provide separate power or a compatible dedicated PoE access switch.
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE requires deployment decisions specific to the Nexus 2200 architecture. A compatible parent Nexus switch is required to control this fabric extender. Verify enclosure, airflow and available interfaces before ordering. Confirm the full N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE identifier, physical port layout, and required accessories before approving the replacement order.
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE must be matched to the existing host or network topology, exact manufacturer identifier, input power and cable or optical requirements. Deployment documentation should include the receiving enclosure or rack assignment and configuration baseline. Purchase orders must distinguish new sealed from certified refurbished condition and list needed accessories separately.
No, N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE must be checked for specific hardware interfaces, supported software and deployment architecture before any substitution. A product from another Nexus series may differ in management, enclosure fit, port speeds and power connections. Similar marketing names do not make an alternative platform mechanically or operationally compatible.
ORM Systems inspects and bench-tests certified refurbished N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE units for power-on, POST, rated-speed links and clean boot. Managed equipment also receives firmware verification and a factory-default configuration wipe where applicable. Additional recognition and status tests depend on the specific physical interfaces and installed hardware components.
N2K-C2248TF-E-1GE should appear exactly as the manufacturer identifier, together with requested quantity, condition and the intended host or network location. Identify matching optics, cables and power-related accessories separately where relevant. This avoids substituting a related Nexus model with an incompatible form factor or interface configuration.