Cisco • SKU N2K-C2232PP
Cisco N2K-C2232PP — Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender (FEX)
Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender (FEX) — 1RU top-of-rack remote line card for a parent Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000; 32x 1/10GE SFP/SFP+ host ports + 8x 10GE SFP+ fabric uplinks, supports FCoE, dual power supplies + 1 fan module, choice of airflow/power.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders official data sheet (c78-507093)
What is the Cisco N2K-C2232PP?
Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender (FEX) — 1RU top-of-rack remote line card for a parent Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000; 32x 1/10GE SFP/SFP+ host ports + 8x 10GE SFP+ fabric uplinks, supports FCoE, dual power supplies + 1 fan module, choice of airflow/power.
TFI supplies the N2K-C2232PP refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 32x 1/10GE host ports (SFP/SFP+, transceivers not included) |
|---|---|
| uplinks | 8x 10GE SFP+ fabric uplinks to parent Nexus switch (80 Gbps per direction; up to 4:1 oversubscription) |
| form factor | 1RU rack-mountable fabric extender (17.3" W x 17.7" D x 1.7" H) |
| poe | None (data-center FEX; no PoE) |
| throughput | FCoE / unified fabric capable; 10GbE line-rate host connectivity |
| power supply | 2x hot-swappable power supplies (redundant), 1 fan module; choice of AC/DC and airflow direction |
| power consumption | ~210W typical / ~270W maximum |
| stacking | N/A — behaves as remote line card of a parent Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000 (no independent control plane) |
| eol status | End-of-Sale 2020-09-09; Last Date of Support 2025-09-30 (fully EoL/EoSL — refurb market only) |
End-of-life status
The N2K-C2232PP is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the N2K-C2232PP end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished N2K-C2232PP delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco N2K-C2232PP?
- Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10GE Fabric Extender (FEX) — 1RU top-of-rack remote line card for a parent Nexus 5000/6000/7000/9000; 32x 1/10GE SFP/SFP+ host ports + 8x 10GE SFP+ fabric uplinks, supports FCoE, dual power supplies + 1 fan module, choice of airflow/power.
- Is the N2K-C2232PP still supported?
- The Cisco N2K-C2232PP has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- Does the N2K-C2232PP support PoE?
- PoE on the N2K-C2232PP: None (data-center FEX; no PoE).
- How many ports does the N2K-C2232PP have?
- Port configuration: 32x 1/10GE host ports (SFP/SFP+, transceivers not included); uplinks: 8x 10GE SFP+ fabric uplinks to parent Nexus switch (80 Gbps per direction; up to 4:1 oversubscription).
- Can TFI deliver the N2K-C2232PP in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco N2K-C2232PP nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
Also in the Nexus 2000 Switch Series
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N2K-C2224TF
Cisco Nexus 2224TP Series 1GE Fabric Extender, 2PS, 1 Fan Module, 24x100/1000Base-T + 2x10GE (includes 4 Fabric Extender Transceivers), Choice of Airflow and Power Supply
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N2K-C2224TF-1GE
Cisco Nexus 2224TP Series 1GE Fabric Extender, 2 AC PS, 1 Fan Module (Standard Airflow/Port side exhaust), 24x100/1000Base-T + 2x10GE (includes 4 Fabric Extender Transceivers),
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N2K-C2224TP
Cisco Nexus 2224TP Series 1GE Fabric Extender, 2PS, 1 Fan Module, 24x100/1000Base-T + 2x10GE (req SFP+), Choice of Airflow and Power Supply
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N2K-C2224TP-1GE
Cisco Nexus 2224TP Series 1GE Fabric Extender, 2 AC PS, 1 Fan Module (Standard Airflow/Port side exhaust), 24x100/1000Base-T + 2x10GE (req SFP+), same as N2K-C2224TP
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N2K-C2232PF
Cisco Nexus 2232PP Series 10GE Fabric Extender, 2PS, 1 Fan Module, 32x1/10GE (req SFP/SFP+) + 8x10GE (includes 16 Fabric Extender Transceivers), Choice of Airflow and Power Supply
Verification sources (6)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/data_sheet_c78-507093.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/eos-eol-notice-c51-742812.html
- https://www.cdw.com/product/Cisco-Nexus-2232PP-10GE-Fabric-Extender-expansion-module/2633649
- https://www.shi.com/product/21647012/Cisco-Nexus-2232PP-10GE-Fabric-Extender
- https://networkoutlet.com/products/n2k-c2232pp-10ge-cisco-nexus-2232pp-10ge-fabric-extender-with-32x1-10ge-fcoe-8x10ge-fcoe-ports
- https://www.router-switch.com/n2k-c2232pp.html
Need pricing on N2K-C2232PP?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.