cisco Nexus 2000 Nexus 2232PP
The Cisco Nexus 2232PP is a 1U 10GbE Fabric Extender providing 32 ports of 1G/10GbE SFP+ downlinks and 8 ports of 10GbE SFP+ uplinks. Supporting native FCoE storage transit, low latency forwarding, and centralized management from upstream Nexus switches, the 2232PP was one of the most widely deployed top-of-rack converged server access platforms in enterprise datacenters.
Specifications
| Brand | cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Nexus 2000 |
| Form factor | 1U fabric extender |
| Released | Apr 2010 |
| End of sale | Apr 2020 |
| End of support | Apr 2025 |
| Downlink interfaces | 32x 1G/10GbE SFP+ ports |
| Uplink interfaces | 8x 10GbE SFP+ ports |
| Switching capacity | 800 Gbps fabric bandwidth |
| Storage traffic | Full FCoE transit and Priority Flow Control support |
| Management | Zero-touch remote line card managed via parent Nexus switch |
Generations
- Next generation: cisco Nexus 2000 Nexus 2348UPQ
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the cisco Nexus 2000 Nexus 2232PP.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can 1GbE SFP optics be used in the 2232PP downlink ports?
Yes, ports 1 through 32 support standard 1GbE optical transceivers and 10GbE SFP+ optics/DAC cables.
Does the 2232PP require individual software configuration?
No, it automatically downloads its configuration and firmware from its connected parent Nexus switch upon booting.
Buying or selling Nexus 2232PP?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Cisco Nexus 2232PP Product Documentation, checked 2026-10-27
- Cisco Nexus 2232PP Data Sheet and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27