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Chapter3 Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch
Cisco Nexus 2224TP 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 major features of the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink
connections.
Figure 3-11 on page3-10 shows the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for
uplink connections.
Figure 3-12 on page 3-10 shows the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink
connections.
Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX
The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX is a stackable, 1-RU FEX that has 24 100/1000 Ethernet host interfaces
(100/1000BASE-T downlink ports for RJ-45 connectors) and two 10-Gigabit Ethernet fabric interfaces
(copper/optical uplink ports for SFP+ transceivers). It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its
installation. Tabl e 3-9 lists its physical characteristics.
You can order the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX with front-to-back (port-side exhaust) or port-side-intake
(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.
QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps active optical breakout cable (32.8 feet
[10 meters])
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU1M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps copper breakout cable (3.3 feet [1meter])
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU3M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps copper breakout cable (9.8 feet [3meters])
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps copper breakout cable (16.4 feet [5meters])
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU7M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps copper breakout cable (23.0 feet [7meters])
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU10M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps copper breakout cable (32.8 feet [10meters])
RJ-45 Copper – X 100/1000 Mbps Connector
Table3-8 Supported Transceivers and Connector for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX Interfaces
Transceiver or Connector
Cable
Type
Fabric
Interface
(Uplink)
Host
Interface
(Downlink) Comments
Table3-9 Physical Characteristics for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX
Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
17.3 inches (43.94 cm)
17.7 inches (44.96 cm)
1.72 inches (4.37 cm)
Weight116.6 lb (7.53 kg)
1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.