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Chapter3 Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch
Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E 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 shows the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.
Figure3-10 SFP+ Optical Transceivers and FETs
Figure 3-11 identifies the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink
connections. For the cable specifications that apply to these transceivers, see AppendixC, “Cable and
Port Specifications”.
QSFP-4X10G-AOC5M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps active optical breakout cable (16.4 feet
[5 meters])
QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M Optical X – 40- and 10-Gbps active optical breakout cable (23.0 feet
[7 meters])
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 [10 meters])
RJ-45 Copper – X 100/1000 Mbps Connector
Table3-2 Supported Transceivers and Connector for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX Interfaces
Transceiver or Connector
Cable
Type
Fabric
Interface
(Uplink)
Host
Interface
(Downlink) Comments
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12
54
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1Receive optical bore 4Clasp shown in open position
2Transmit optical bore 5Dust plug (use this to protect the bores from dust
contamination when the optical cables are removed)
3Clasp shown in closed position