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Chapter3 Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch
Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX
Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX
The Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX (N2K-C2248PP) is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 32 1- and 10-Gigabit
Ethernet host interfaces (downlink ports for SFP and SFP+ transceivers) and eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet
and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) fabric interfaces (uplink ports for SFP+ transceivers). This FEX
requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 3 -7 lists its physical characteristics.
You can order the Cisco Nexus 2232PP with front-to-back (port-side exhaust) or back-to-front (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.
Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the
same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,
The front of the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two
LEDs as shown in Figure3-21. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power
redundancy, you must install a second power supply.
Figure3-21 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2232PP Chassis
Table3-7 Physical Characteristics for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP 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
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