Cisco Nexus 2248TP GE Fabric Extender

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Unified Server Access Layer

Cost-Effective, Scalable Access Layer

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP works with upstream Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches. The combination offers a cost-effective, scalable server access layer strategy for Gigabit Ethernet and mixed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet environments.

Feature and Capabilities


Reduced TCO and Increased Resilience

  • The innovative Fabric Extender approach reduces data center cabling costs and footprint with optimized inter-rack cabling
  • Virtual PortChannel (vPC) and in-service software upgrades (ISSUs) increase resilience

Simplified Operation

  • Cisco Nexus 5000 Series provides a single point of management and policy enforcement
  • Easy management includes autoconfiguration

Increased Business Agility

Virtual-machine-aware network services facilitate quick expansion of network capacity.

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