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N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA
Cisco N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA Nexus 2300 48-Port 10 Gigabit Ethern...
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N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA is a parent-managed fabric extender with 48 fixed 1/10GbE SFP+ host interfaces and six fixed QSFP+ fabric interfaces capable of 40GbE connections. The package includes 12 FET-10G transceivers and six CVR-QSFP-SFP10G adapters for adapter-based fabric connections; native 40GbE optics are a separate configuration choice. Cisco Nexus 2300 fabric extenders provide server connectivity rather than independent access switching. The 1U Nexus 2348UPQ operates as a remote line card, with forwarding and policy enforcement supplied by its parent switch.
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1440 Gbps hardware forwarding capacity and 2160 Mpps forwarding describe the fabric extender datapath, not an independent routing engine. A 32 MB shared buffer accommodates bursts of server traffic. N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA receives its software image from the parent during association, and configuration remains on the parent rather than being stored locally. Even communication between hosts attached to the same fabric extender traverses the parent switch. The Nexus 2000 architecture therefore makes parent compatibility and fabric connectivity essential parts of the equipment specification.
N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA is offered new sealed with up to 3-year extended ORM warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year; 30-day returns apply to both conditions, subject to terms. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty is subject to eligibility, and Cisco service ends August 31, 2027. Certified refurbished units are inspected, firmware verified, and bench-tested for power-on, POST, clean boot, every port linking at rated speed, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status. Specify condition and assembly requirements on your PO; enterprise and volume orders can use PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA support across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS image supplied by the parent switch. |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1/10G SFP+ / 6 x 40G QSFP+. |
Max Power Draw | 200W. |
Cooling | 3 fans. |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale August 24, 2022. |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93180YC-FX3. |
When a rack consolidates server connections onto a shared fabric, Nexus 2348UPQ supports 2:1 oversubscription. Treat simultaneous server traffic and fabric utilization as separate sizing inputs rather than assuming dedicated upstream bandwidth for every host. Specify the fabric-link arrangement and traffic assumptions before the purchase order.
When staging a replacement in an existing Nexus 7000 installation, each fabric extender needs a unique FEX ID across the chassis. Record the intended parent, identifier, and existing attachment before moving cables. Specify the staging configuration and verification steps before releasing the replacement purchase order.
Independent switching without a parent
Nexus 2348UPQ requires a parent switch and performs no local switching. The current replacement, N9K-C93180YC-FX3, is a data center switch rather than another fabric extender.
Downstream switches on host interfaces
Nexus 2348UPQ host interfaces provide endpoint connectivity, not downstream switch attachment. Mandatory BPDU Guard error-disables a host interface when a bridge protocol data unit is received.
Native 25GbE server connections
Nexus 2348UPQ host interfaces stop at 10GbE. The current N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides 48 x 1/10/25GbE host ports and six 40/100GbE ports for higher-speed connections.
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| N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA |  N2K-C2332TQ |  N2K-C2348TQ |  N2K-C2348UPQ |  N2K-C2348TQ12F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 356.9 mm | 356.9 mm | 433.6 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-C2348UPQF-QSA | N2K-C2332TQ | N2K-C2348TQ | N2K-C2348UPQ | N2K-C2348TQ12F |
| Power Consumption | 200W | 250W | 350W | 200W | 350W |
| Switching Capacity | 1440 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Weight | 7 kg. | 6.8 kg | 8 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-C2348UPQ identifies the Nexus 2348UPQ chassis, while F-QSA identifies the bundled transceiver-and-adapter package in N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA. The package contains 12 FET-10G transceivers and six CVR-QSFP-SFP10G adapters. Use the complete PID on the purchase order to distinguish this package, and specify the intended power and airflow selections separately.
Nexus 2300 fabric extenders are managed through their parent switch using CLI, DCNM, CiscoWorks, SNMP v1/v2/v3, and XML/NETCONF. Configuration belongs on the parent rather than in a locally stored FEX configuration. Identify the parent and administrative access method before staging, and retain that management context with the equipment record.
N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA ended sale on August 24, 2022, and its last date of support is August 31, 2027. Security maintenance ended August 23, 2025. Record those separate milestones when specifying an order rather than treating continued hardware availability as an extension of Cisco's maintenance or support schedule.
ORM Systems offers N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA new sealed with up to 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate warranty is 1-year limited hardware coverage, subject to eligibility, and Cisco service ends August 31, 2027. ORM coverage is separate.
No, N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA requires no separate fabric extender license or subscription. Its parent supplies the software image and controls configuration. Keep parent-switch licenses and service entitlements separate from the FEX hardware order, and identify the existing parent so the staging team does not expect an independently licensed standalone switch.
N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA includes 12 FET-10G transceivers and six CVR-QSFP-SFP10G adapters; N2K-C2348UPQ8F includes four FET-40G and 16 FET-10G transceivers. Both are discontinued. The QSA package addresses adapter-based fabric connections, while the 8F package includes FET-40G fabric optics. Match the package to the existing attachment rather than selecting by the shared chassis name.
N2348UPQ-BD-BUN includes two DC power supplies, whereas N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA offers a choice of power supply. Both are discontinued. The DC bundle addresses an existing DC-powered installation; the QSA package permits the power configuration to be selected separately. Specify the required power assembly before fulfillment rather than assuming the bundle names imply identical power configurations.
N9K-C93180YC-FX3 supports 1/10/25GbE host connections, compared with the 1/10GbE host interfaces of N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 remains orderable and is the current replacement. An existing FEX attachment calls for checking the legacy configuration; buyers specifying native 25GbE server connections should select the replacement and define its configuration separately.
N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA has six 40GbE-capable QSFP+ fabric cages, but its six CVR-QSFP-SFP10G adapters and 12 FET-10G transceivers provide the included 10G connection package. Native 40G connections require compatible 40G media instead. Specify the parent interface, link speed, and matching transceiver pair rather than equating cage capability with bundled optic speed.
N2K-C2348UPQF-QSA includes two hot-swappable power supplies in a 1+1 redundant configuration. Supply type is selected with the order rather than fixed by the QSA package name. Specify input power and matching airflow before fulfillment, and retain the selected assembly requirements when purchasing spares for an existing installation.
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