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Chapter3 Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch
Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX
For more information on the transceivers that you can use with this FEX, see the Cisco Transceiver
Modules Compatibility Information at
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/products-device-suppor
t-tables-list.html.
Figure 3-10 on page3-9 shows the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.
Figure 3-11 on page 3-10 identifies the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for
uplink connections.
Figure 3-12 on page3-10 identifies the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the
downlink connections.
Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX
The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX (N2K-C2232TM) is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 32 1- and 10-Gigabit
Ethernet host interfaces (1/10GBASE-T downlink ports for RJ-45 connectors) and eight 10-Gigabit
Ethernet fabric interfaces (copper/optical uplink ports for SFP+ transceivers). It requires a 19-inch
(48.26-cm) rack for its installation. Table 3 -7 lists its physical characteristics.
You can order the Cisco Nexus 2232TM with port-side exhaust or port-side-intake airflow and with AC
or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side exhaust
airflow for the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle,
order port-side intake airflow for the fan trays and power supplies.
The front of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two
LEDs as shown in Figure3-16. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power
redundancy, you must install a second power supply.
Table3-5 Physical Characteristics for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX
Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
17.3 inches (43.94 cm)
17.7 inches (44.96 cm)
1.72 inches (4.37 cm)
Weight118.3 lb (8.3 kg)
1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed