cisco Nexus 2000 Nexus 2348UPQ
The Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ is a 1U unified port Fabric Extender offering 48 ports of 1G/10GbE SFP+ (including up to 24 Unified Ports supporting native 8G/4G/2G Fibre Channel) and 6 ports of 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks. Engineered for high-density converged server racks, the 2348UPQ combines unified LAN and SAN access with 32MB packet buffers and centralized parent switch management.
Specifications
| Brand | cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Nexus 2000 |
| Form factor | 1U fabric extender |
| Released | Jun 2014 |
| End of sale | Apr 2021 |
| End of support | Apr 2026 |
| Ports | 48x 1G/10GbE SFP+ (up to 24 universal ports for native FC) |
| Uplinks | 6x 40GbE QSFP+ ports |
| Fabric capacity | 960 Gbps throughput |
| Buffer | 32MB shared packet buffer |
| Storage | Native 8G/4G/2G Fibre Channel and FCoE support |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount |
Generations
- Previous generation: cisco Nexus 2000 Nexus 2232PP
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 2348UPQ.
- 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 many ports on the 2348UPQ support native Fibre Channel?
Up to 24 ports can be configured as native 8G/4G/2G Fibre Channel ports connected to SAN storage.
What parent switches support the 2348UPQ?
It is supported on Cisco Nexus 5600, 6000, 7000, 7700, and 9000 series parent switches.
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Sources
- Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ Product Documentation, checked 2026-10-27
- Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ Data Sheet and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27