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Chapter2 Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX
Figure 2-10 on page2-10 shows the major features of the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink
connections.
Figure 2-11 on page2-11 shows the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for
uplink connections.
Figure 2-12 on page 2-11 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 Gigabit Ethernet FEX that has 24 100/1000BASE-T
Ethernet host-facing (downlink) RJ-45 ports and two 10-Gigabit Ethernet network-facing (uplink) SFP+
ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2 -9 lists its physical characteristics.
You can order the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX 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.
SFP-GE-L Optical – X Gigabit SFP transceiver
SFP-GE-S Optical – X Gigabit SFP transceiver
SFP-GE-T Copper – X Gigabit SFP transceiver
SFP -H10GB-CU1M1Copper X X 10 Gigabit Twinax, passive transceiver (3.3 feet [1 meter])
SFP -H10GB-CU3M1Copper X X 10 Gigabit Twinax, passive transceiver (9.8 feet [3 meters)
SFP -H10GB-CU5M1Copper X X 10 Gigabit Twinax, passive transceiver (16.4 feet [5 meters])
SFP -H10GB-ACU7M Copper X X 10 Gigabit Twinax, active transceiver (23.0 feet [7 meters])
SFP -H10GB-ACU10M Copper X X 10 Gigabit Twinax, active transceiver (32.8 feet [10 meters])
1. The SFP-H10GB-CUxM transceivers are not supported by the M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M132XP-12). These transceivers
are supported by the other Cisco Nexus 7000 Series I/O modules.
Table2-8 Supported Transceivers and Connector for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX Uplink Interfaces
Transceiver or
Connector
Cable
Type
Fabric
Interface
(Uplink)
Host
Interface
(Downlink) Comments
Table2-9 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.