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N2K-C2348TQ-10GE
Cisco N2K-C2348TQ-10GE Nexus 2300 48-Port 10 Gigabit Etherne...
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N2K-C2348TQ-10GE is a parent-managed Layer 2 fabric extender with 48 copper host interfaces supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps, plus six fixed 40G QSFP+ fabric interfaces for upstream connectivity. The non-PoE chassis occupies one rack unit and extends a compatible Nexus parent rather than operating as an independent switch. Nexus 2348TQ server access places physical connections at the rack while retaining configuration and policy enforcement upstream. The discontinued N2K-C2332TQ-10GT provides a lower-density comparison, with 32 copper host interfaces. Within the Nexus 2300 family, this configuration serves mixed-speed copper server estates that retain the fabric-extender operating model.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE price for new stock is $2,315.24. N2K-C2348TQ-10GE refurb price is $167.99. N2K-C2348TQ-10GE is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1440 Gbps hardware forwarding capacity and 2160 Mpps packet forwarding describe the hardware data path; fabric connectivity remains a separate bandwidth constraint. 240 Gbps in each direction establishes the upstream fabric ceiling, with 2:1 oversubscription at the full host-port configuration. A 32 MB shared packet buffer accommodates traffic bursts without representing system DRAM. N2K-C2348TQ-10GE supports jumbo frames to 9216 bytes, local multicast replication with 8000 entries, and 256 local ACL entries for traffic classification. Eight hardware queues per port, 64 local policers, and Weighted Round Robin scheduling provide separate treatment for traffic classes. Priority Flow Control and Data Center Bridging support converged Ethernet traffic, while configurable tail-drop thresholds control queue behavior. Cisco EtherChannel hashing or static port pinning controls traffic distribution across fabric links. Independent Layer 3 routing is not provided by the fabric extender. 350W maximum input power sets the electrical ceiling for rack power planning.
Specify N2K-C2348TQ-10GE, condition, hardware configuration, and quantities on the PO; ORM Systems offers new sealed and certified refurbished units. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. New units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty and certified refurbished units up to 1 year; every condition has 30-day returns, terms apply, while Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty and Cisco service ended September 30, 2025. Enterprise and volume orders support POs, government Net-30, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 48 x 100M/1G/10G RJ-45 / 6 x 40G QSFP+ |
Max Power Draw | 350W |
Cooling | 3 x NXA-FAN-30CFM-F / 3 x NXA-FAN-30CFM-B |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco service ended September 30, 2025 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P |
When staging an addition to an existing fabric-extender deployment, compatibility depends on the parent and software train. Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 parents require NX-OS 7.1(0)N1(1) as their minimum release for this hardware. Verify the exact parent combination and intended release before approving the PO.
When standardizing replacement hardware across hot-aisle and cold-aisle racks, match airflow rather than ordering by chassis number alone. Port-side exhaust pairs N2200-PAC-400W with NXA-FAN-30CFM-F; port-side intake pairs N2200-PAC-400W-B with NXA-FAN-30CFM-B. Record the installed airflow direction and matching component PIDs on each PO.
When consolidating Ethernet and storage connections onto copper server links, cable distance becomes an ordering constraint. FCoE on the host interfaces is limited to 30 m with Category 6a or Category 7 cabling. Confirm every affected server run and specify the required cabling before issuing the PO.
Independent operation without a parent switch
The fabric extender operates as a remote line card, not an independent switch. A compatible Nexus parent is required for configuration and policy enforcement.
100G upstream interface requirements
The fixed fabric interfaces stop at 40G. The current N9K-C93108TC-FX3P migration endpoint provides six 100G interfaces and 48 copper server ports for a replacement purchase.
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| N2K-C2348TQ-10GE |  N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E |  N2K-C2348UPQ |  N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA |  N2K-C2348TQ-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 433.6 mm | 433.6 mm | 356.9 mm | 356.9 mm | 433.6 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 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-C2348TQ-10GE | N2K-C2348TQ-10G-E | N2K-C2348UPQ | N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA | N2K-C2348TQ-E |
| Power Consumption | 350W | 350W | 200W | 200W | 350W |
| Switching Capacity | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Weight | 8 kg | 8 kg | 7 kg | 7 kg. | 8 kg |
| Width | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm |
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N2K-C2348TQ-10GE identifies the Nexus 2348TQ 10 Gigabit Ethernet fabric extender within the Nexus 2300 family. The complete configuration provides 48 copper host interfaces supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps, plus six 40G QSFP+ fabric interfaces. The 10GE ending identifies the Ethernet version, not a software-license tier.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE is managed in-band through its Nexus parent using CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager, SNMP, XML/NETCONF, and CiscoWorks. The parent provides the central configuration and policy point. Management planning therefore starts with the upstream switch rather than a separate configuration interface on each fabric extender.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE is discontinued, and Cisco support ended September 30, 2025. Its end-of-sale date was September 9, 2020. The immediate replacement, N2K-C2348TQ-E, is also discontinued. The migration chain now ends at the current N9K-C93108TC-FX3P, rather than at the intermediate fabric-extender model.
ORM Systems offers N2K-C2348TQ-10GE new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Returns cover every condition for 30 days; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty has ended, with Cisco service ending September 30, 2025.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE supports QSFP-40G-SR4 and QSFP-40G-SR-BD among its 40G fabric-link optics. QSFP-40G-SR4 supports 100 m over multimode fiber, while QSFP-40G-SR-BD provides bidirectional short-reach connectivity. Specify transceivers separately from the fixed cages and verify that both ends of each fabric link support the selected optic.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE supports two hot-swappable power supplies with 1+1 redundancy and three fans with 2+1 redundancy. Port-side exhaust AC configurations pair N2200-PAC-400W with NXA-FAN-30CFM-F; port-side intake pairs N2200-PAC-400W-B with NXA-FAN-30CFM-B. DC and high-voltage configurations use different supply options, so confirm the included component PIDs and airflow.
Yes, the Nexus 2348TQ supports FCoE on its copper host interfaces with Category 6a or Category 7 cabling limited to 30 m. FCoE also requires a supported Nexus parent combination. Treat the copper distance as a deployment limit rather than assuming the maximum Ethernet reach applies to storage traffic.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE provides 1440 Gbps hardware forwarding capacity and 2160 Mpps packet forwarding. Its fabric links provide 240 Gbps in each direction, or 480 Gbps full duplex. These are separate limits: the host-to-fabric configuration has 2:1 oversubscription, so the hardware forwarding figure is not the upstream fabric bandwidth.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE uses the standard power-and-cooling configuration, whereas N2K-C2348TQ-10GE= is a chassis spare without power supplies or fans. Both are discontinued and share the same host-port configuration. The standard configuration suits complete hardware replacement; the spare suits maintenance orders that reuse compatible installed power and cooling components.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE has 48 copper host interfaces, while N2K-C2332TQ-10GT has 32. Both support 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps host connections, and both are discontinued. The 48-port model fits denser installed racks; the 32-port model matches smaller installed configurations with fewer server connections.
N2K-C2348TQ-10GE has six 40G fabric interfaces, while the current N9K-C93108TC-FX3P has six 100G interfaces. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the migration endpoint after the discontinued intermediate replacement. The older fabric extender serves maintenance of existing 40G deployments; the current successor suits replacement purchases requiring the higher upstream interface speed.
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