Q What is N2K-C2248TF-E?
A N2K-C2248TF-E is a Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Series 1GE Fabric Extender, offering 2 power supply, 1 Fan Modules, 48x100/1000Base-T + 4x10GE (includes 8 Fabric Extender Transceivers), 32MB buffer, and choice of airflow.
Q What is a Cisco Fabric Extender?
A The Cisco ® Fabric Extender architecture provides a highly scalable, unified server-access platform across a range of 100 Megabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, unified fabric, copper and fiber connectivity, rack and blade server, single OS, and virtual embedded bridge environments and directly ...
Q What is the difference between a switch and a fabric extender?
A Traditional Switching: A Comparison. A Fabric Extender (FEX) in Nexus is a technology that allows for the expansion of a traditional switch's ports and capabilities. It is essentially an extension of a parent switch, also known as a Fabric Interconnect, which provides centralized management and control.
Q How does a Fabric Extender work?
A Integration and Compatibility of Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender.
The Cisco Nexus FEX acts as a remote line card for the parent Cisco Nexus switch, extending its capabilities to the FEX device. This allows for simplified management and control of the network, as the FEX is managed as an integral part of the parent switch.