cisco Nexus 2000 Nexus 2348TQ
The Cisco Nexus 2348TQ is a 1U 10GBASE-T Fabric Extender providing 48 ports of 100M/1G/10GBASE-T downlinks and 6 ports of 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks. Built with 32MB of shared packet buffering and support for FCoE over copper, the 2348TQ provides high bandwidth server access and simplified cabling managed centrally by parent Nexus 5600, 6000, 7000, or 9000 switches.
Specifications
| Brand | cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Nexus 2000 |
| Form factor | 1U fabric extender |
| Released | Jun 2014 |
| End of sale | Apr 2021 |
| End of support | Apr 2026 |
| Downlink ports | 48x 100M/1G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports |
| Uplink ports | 6x 40GbE QSFP+ ports |
| Switching bandwidth | 960 Gbps fabric bandwidth |
| Packet buffering | 32MB shared buffer architecture |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount with dual hot-swap power and fans |
Generations
- Previous generation: cisco Nexus 2000 Nexus 2248TP-E
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 2348TQ.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How does the 2348TQ improve upon the older 2232TM-E?
The 2348TQ increases downlink port count from 32 to 48 ports and upgrades uplinks to 40GbE QSFP+ ports.
Can the 40G QSFP+ uplinks break out into 10G?
Yes, uplinks support 4x 10G breakout connections to parent switches when 40G ports are not available.
Buying or selling Nexus 2348TQ?
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Sources
- Cisco Nexus 2348TQ Product Documentation, checked 2026-10-27
- Cisco Nexus 2348TQ Data Sheet and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27