The Cisco N2K-C2232TM is a next-generation fabric extender designed for scalability and efficiency in modern data centers. Targeting network engineers and infrastructure managers, this product offers enhanced connectivity, reduced latency, and superior manageability, making it an ideal choice for high-performance computing environments.
Cisco N2K-C2232TM Product Highlights
- 32 ports of 1/10GBASE-T
- Centralized management
- High-density connectivity
- Low power consumption
- Scalable architecture
Product Features Comparison
| Model |
Ports |
Management |
Power consumption |
Form Factor |
Max Data Rate |
Scalability |
| Cisco N2K-C2232TM |
32 x 1/10GBASE-T |
Centralized |
Low |
1U |
10 Gbps |
High |
| Cisco Nexus 2000 |
48 x 1/10G |
Centralized |
Moderate |
1U |
10 Gbps |
Moderate |
| Arista 7020T |
24 x 1/10G |
Distributed |
Low |
1U |
10 Gbps |
Moderate |
| HP 5700-32XGT |
32 x 1/10G |
Centralized |
Moderate |
1U |
10 Gbps |
High |
| Dell S3048-ON |
48 x 1G |
Distributed |
Low |
1U |
1 Gbps |
Low |
| Juniper EX4300 |
48 x 1G |
Distributed |
Moderate |
1U |
1 Gbps |
Moderate |
| Brocade ICX 7250 |
24 x 1G |
Centralized |
Low |
1U |
1 Gbps |
Moderate |
Cisco N2K-C2232TM Product Application Scenarios
- Data center top-of-rack switching
- High-performance computing environments
- Enterprise infrastructure expansion
Optional Add-ons
| Model |
Description |
| Cisco CVR-QSFP-SFP10G |
QSFP to SFP+ Adapter Module |
| Cisco Nexus 5548P |
Next-generation switch for enhanced throughput. |
| Cisco SFP-10G-SR |
10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module |
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