Total Number of Network Ports:
54
Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F Data Routers
Part Number:
N2K-C2348TQ12F
Model:
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Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F Data Routers Overview
Simplify your data center access architecture and operations with the Cisco Nexus® 2300 platform fabric extenders, the successors to the industry's widely adopted Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. The Cisco Nexus 2300 platform with its Cisco® fabric extender architecture provides a highly scalable unified server-access platform across a range of connectivity options such as 100 Megabit Ethernet; 1, 10, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet; unified fabric; copper and fiber connectivity; and rack and blade server environments.
The platform offers excellent support for migration from traditional 1 Gigabit Ethernet to 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet and virtual machine - aware unified fabric technologies.
The Cisco Nexus 2300 platform maintains all the existing Cisco Nexus 2000 Series features, including a single point of management, high availability with virtual PortChannels (vPC), vPC+, Enhanced vPC, and LAN and SAN convergence using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). With the addition of true 40 Gigabit Ethernet support, deep buffers to handle bursts of traffic common in today's data center, and unified port capability (on 2348UPQ with 5600 only starting 7.3 release), the Cisco Nexus 2300 platform is suitable for highly virtualized, automated, and cloud environments.
The Cisco Nexus 2300 fabric extenders provide a 1-rack-unit (1RU) energy-efficient platform with a choice of front-to-back (port-side exhaust) and back-to-front (port-side intake) airflow options that offer 100 Megabit Ethernet; 1, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet; Fibre Channel (on 2348UPQ with 5600 only starting 7.3 release); and FCoE for a broad range of traditional data center and large-scale virtualized cloud deployments.
The Cisco Nexus 2300 platform provides:
- Architecture flexibility with simplified operations: The fabric extender support unified ports (on 2348UPQ with 5600 only starting 7.3), allowing flexible deployment and LAN and SAN convergence in a heterogeneous architecture. A common, scalable, and adaptive architecture across data center racks and points of delivery (PoDs)?supports a variety of server options, connectivity options, physical topologies, and evolving needs. A single point of management and policy enforcement using upstream Cisco Nexus switches eases the commissioning and decommissioning of server racks through zero-touch installation and automatic configuration of fabric extenders.
- Highly scalable server access: Today's data centers require massive scalability to manage the increasing number of servers and higher demand for bandwidth from each server. The Cisco Nexus 2300 platform meets this need with higher-density ports facing servers and the parent switch without any changes to the existing cable plant. The 100 Megabit, 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet server access, and the 40 Gigabit network access are scalable, with no reliance on Spanning Tree Protocol. The Cisco Nexus 2300 platform can also provide up to 2:1 oversubscription.
- Enhanced buffer for applications: In today's data center, application teams require the network to be flexible and capable of handling the rapid growth of applications. The Cisco Nexus 2300 platform provides deep shared buffers (32 MB) to absorb bursts of traffic from storage devices and a wide variety of applications, such as multicast feeds, voice traffic, video traffic, and healthcare applications. These deep buffers also provide flexibility to expand your network as your needs change. The shared buffers are also very useful in situations in which one or more servers are consuming most of the bandwidth in highly oversubscribed environments.
Technical Information
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor:
Rack-mountable
Height:
1.7"
Width:
17.3"
Depth:
17.1"
Weight (Approximate):
17.70 lb
Miscellaneous
Additional Information:
- 48 x 100MBASE-T and 1/10GBASE-T port host interfaces (RJ-45)
- 6 QSFP+ 10/40
- Gigabit Ethernet fabric interfaces; FCoE support up to 30m with Category 6a and 7 cables
- Fabric speed: Up to 240 Gbps in each direction (480-Gbps full duplex)
Application/Usage:
Switch
Country of Origin:
China
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:
48
Manageable:
Yes
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Warranty
Limited Warranty:
1 Year
Item Numbers
GTIN:
0882658798931
UPC:
882658798931
EAN:
0882658798931
UNSPSC:
43222600
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key specifications of the Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F data router?
The Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F is a Nexus 2348 series data router configured with 12 bidirectional ports or 6 FET-40G ports, designed for high-density data center environments. This router supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and is built for enterprise-grade network infrastructure. We offer this discontinued model through our inventory for organizations maintaining legacy Cisco Nexus deployments.
Is the Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F still available for purchase?
The Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F is currently listed as discontinued by the manufacturer. However, we maintain inventory of available units for customers who need replacement or additional capacity for existing Nexus 2348 deployments. Contact us today to check current stock and pricing availability.
What is the difference between the N2K-C2348TQ12F, N2K-C2348TQ8F, and N2K-C2348TQ4F models?
These three Nexus 2348 variants differ primarily in port configuration: the N2K-C2348TQ12F includes 12 ports, the N2K-C2348TQ8F includes 8 ports, and the N2K-C2348TQ4F includes 4 ports. All three support 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and are designed for high-speed data center networking. Available from us, these models allow organizations to scale port density based on specific infrastructure requirements.
What type of connectivity does the N2K-C2348TQ12F support?
The N2K-C2348TQ12F supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GBase-X) connectivity through QSFP+ optical fiber ports. The router is configured with either 12 bidirectional ports or 6 FET-40G ports depending on the specific configuration needed. This makes it suitable for high-bandwidth enterprise and data center environments requiring multi-terabit throughput.
Can the Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F be used as a replacement for older Nexus models?
The N2K-C2348TQ12F is part of the Nexus 2000 series fabric extender line and may be compatible with existing Nexus 5000 or 7000 series parent switches in your infrastructure. Compatibility depends on your specific parent switch model and software version. Contact us today with your current network configuration, and our team can verify compatibility and recommend the appropriate solution.
What warranty and support options are available for the N2K-C2348TQ12F?
Cisco provides a 1-year limited warranty on the N2K-C2348TQ12F as part of the standard product coverage. Since this is a discontinued model, we recommend discussing extended support options and service agreements with our team when you purchase. Visit barcodesinc.com or contact us today to explore warranty and support packages for your Cisco networking equipment.
The Cisco N2K-C2348TQ12F Data Routers is also known as
CSC-N2KC2348TQ12F
