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Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX
uplink fabric.
Figure 2-10 on page2-10 shows the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.
Figure 2-11 on page 2-11 identifies the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for
uplink connections.
Figure 2-12 on page2-11 identifies the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the
downlink connections.
Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX
The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX is a stackable, 1- and 10-Gigabit FEX that has 32 1- and 10-Gbps
Ethernet host-facing (downlink) 1/10GBASE-T ports and eight 10-Gbps Ethernet network-facing
(uplink) SFP+ ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2 -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 all of 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 all of the fan trays and power supplies.
Table2-4 Supported Transceivers and Connector for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX Uplink Interfaces
Transceiver or
Connector
Cable
Type
Fabric
Interface
(Uplink)
Host
Interface
(Downlink) Comments
FET-10G Optical X – 10 Gbps FEX transceiver
SFP-10G-LR Optical X – 10 Gbps long range transceiver (up to 6.2 miles [10 km])
SFP-10G-SR Optical X – 10 Gbps Short range transceiver (up to 984 feet [300 m])
SFP -H10GB-CU1M Copper X – 10 Gbps Twinax, passive transceiver (3.3 feet [1 meter])
SFP -H10GB-CU3M Copper X – 10 Gbps Twinax, passive transceiver (9.8 feet [3 meters)
SFP -H10GB-CU5M Copper X – 10 Gbps Twinax, passive transceiver (16.4 feet [5 meters])
SFP -H10GB-ACU7M Copper X – 10 Gbps Twinax, active transceiver (23.0 feet [7 meters])
SFP -H10GB-ACU10M Copper X – 10 Gbps Twinax, active transceiver (32.8 feet [10 meters])
RJ-45 Copper – X 100/1000 Mbps Connector
Table2-5 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