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N2K-C2248TF-E
Cisco N2K-C2248TF-E Nexus 2248TP-E 48-Port Gigabit Fabric Ex...
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N2K-C2248TF-E extends a parent Nexus switch rather than operating independently. The Nexus 2248TP-E bundle combines 48 Gigabit copper host ports, four fixed 10G fabric interfaces and eight FET-10G transceivers.
N2K-C2248TF-E price for new stock is $2,777.25, a 83.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $16,668.00. N2K-C2248TF-E refurb price is $3,247.65. N2K-C2248TF-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps switching capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding rate describe hardware throughput. N2K-C2248TF-E provides 32 MB shared buffers. Configuration and traffic policies reside on the parent switch.
N2K-C2248TF-E is offered new sealed or certified refurbished. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status and fan status; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify condition and included components on the PO. New orders carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty; certified refurbished orders carry up to 1 year, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply. PO accepted, Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement support enterprise and volume purchasing.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS through the parent switch. |
Port Configuration | 48 x Gigabit copper / 4 x 10G fabric interfaces. |
Max Power Draw | 110W. |
Replaces | N2K-C2148TF-1GE: 2012-11-24; N2K-C2224TF / N2K-C2224TF-1GE / N2K-C2248TF / N2K-C2248TF-1GE: 2016-11-02. |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale August 24, 2022. |
Replacement PID | N9K-C9348GC-FXP / N2K-C2248TF-E-RF (Cisco remanufactured). |
In an enterprise campus data center, IT teams deploy the N2K-C2248TF-E (Nexus 2248TP-E) with 8 FET and selectable front-to-back or back-to-front airflow and dual redundant power supplies to aggregate 48 1/10GbE servers and 4 40GbE uplinks in a 1RU form factor. This configuration delivers ultra-low latency and wire-speed performance, reduces rack footprint by 50%, and ensures energy-efficient operation through FET-based PoE controls and dynamic airflow selection, resulting in 30% lower cooling costs and simplified maintenance windows.
A cloud service provider integrates the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E with 8 FET modules at leaf nodes within a leaf-spine architecture, leveraging the switch’s configurable airflow and hot-swappable, dual power supplies for high availability. By supporting up to 48 10GbE leaf connections and 4 40GbE spine uplinks, the deployment achieves predictable east-west traffic performance, seamless scaling to 1,200+ virtual machines per rack, and 99.999% uptime SLAs. The result is improved service velocity and up to 35% reduction in rack-level operational expenditure.
In a manufacturing plant’s edge computing zone, engineers install the Nexus 2248TP-E with 8 FET-enabled PoE+ ports, choosing reverse airflow to maintain clean-room standards. The switch powers and aggregates 48 IP cameras, IoT sensors, and industrial controllers, while dual AC/DC power choices support onsite UPS and generator failover. This solution ensures deterministic network performance, simplifies power management by auto-detecting redundant feeds, and delivers a 40% improvement in predictive maintenance data throughput, enhancing operational resilience and safety compliance.
An installed N2K-C2224TF estate moving beyond its November 2, 2016 end-of-sale milestone needs its designated replacement distinguished from a current-generation purchase. N2K-C2248TF-E is itself discontinued. Specify the existing fabric-extender architecture, condition and migration scope before issuing a replacement PO.
A spare-parts purchase for an existing installation needs to account for security support having ended August 23, 2025. Hardware service eligibility and software security maintenance follow different milestones. Check maintenance arrangements, then specify the spare's condition and required included components before releasing the PO.
Independent top-of-rack switching
N2K-C2248TF-E requires a parent Nexus switch and cannot operate independently. Configuration and traffic policies remain dependent on the parent switch.
Cisco service beyond August 2027
Cisco support for N2K-C2248TF-E ends August 31, 2027. N9K-C9348GC-FXP is the migration model; plan a transition rather than extending service beyond that date.
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| N2K-C2248TF-E |  N2K-C2348TQ |  N2K-C2232TM-E |  N2K-C2348TQ-E |  N2K-C2232TF-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 449.6 mm | 433.6 mm | 449.6 mm | 433.6 mm | 449.6 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 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-C2248TF-E | N2K-C2348TQ | N2K-C2232TM-E | N2K-C2348TQ-E | N2K-C2232TF-E |
| Power Consumption | 110W | 350W | 300W | 350W | 300W |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 800 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 800 Gbps |
| Weight | 8 kg. | 8 kg. | 8.4 kg | 8 kg | 8.4 kg |
| Width | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm |
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Reviewed on the 27 June 2025
Compact FEX with 8 FET uplinks delivered consistent performance.
Reviewed on the 25 November 2025
Professional-grade hardware with predictable throughput.
Reviewed on the 24 January 2021
Easy deployment with minimal maintenance.
Reviewed on the 27 March 2022
Reliable Cisco solution for enterprise access.
Reviewed on the 5 August 2022
Handles mixed traffic efficiently and smoothly.
N2K-C2248TF-E identifies the Nexus 2000 family, a 48-port copper fabric extender bundled with eight FET-10G transceivers, and the 2248TP-E model with 32 MB shared buffers.
Nexus 2248TP-E management runs through the parent switch using CLI, DCNM, SNMP and XML NETCONF interfaces.
Yes, N2K-C2248TF-E reached end of sale on August 24, 2022. Security support ended August 23, 2025; eligible Cisco hardware service ends August 31, 2027.
ORM Systems offers N2K-C2248TF-E new sealed or certified refurbished. ORM warranties are up to 3-year extended for new orders and up to 1 year for certified refurbished orders. Returns are 30 days for every condition, terms apply. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty is bounded by August 31, 2027.
N2K-C2248TF-E replaces N2K-C2148TF-1GE, discontinued November 24, 2012, and N2K-C2224TF, N2K-C2224TF-1GE, N2K-C2248TF and N2K-C2248TF-1GE, discontinued November 2, 2016. N2K-C2248TF-E is also discontinued; its migration model is N9K-C9348GC-FXP.
N2K-C2248TF-E includes eight FET-10G transceivers; N2K-C2248TP-E requires separately selected fabric optics. Both models are discontinued. The distinction matters when specifying a complete legacy bundle rather than a chassis order requiring additional optics.
N2K-C2248TF-E has four 10G fabric interfaces; N9K-C9348GC-FXP has four 10/25G ports and two 40/100G QSFP28 ports. The discontinued fabric extender serves legacy replacement requirements; N9K-C9348GC-FXP is the named migration model.
No, N2K-C2248TF-E-RF is Cisco's remanufactured ordering part number. Certified refurbished N2K-C2248TF-E offered here follows ORM's inspection and bench-testing process; the two refurbishment programs are separate.
No, N2K-C2248TF-E forwards traffic to a parent Nexus switch rather than operating independently.
N2K-C2248TF-E includes two redundant power supplies, with AC or DC power and airflow selected when ordering.
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