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Chapter 1 Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch
Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE, Cisco NexusN2K-C2232TM-E-10GE
SFP+ Copper Cables
Copper interface cables are available for use with the 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceiver. Table 1-13
lists the available cables and provides a brief description of the cables.
Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE, Cisco NexusN2K-C2232TM-E-10GE
The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE is a stackable 1 RU 17.72 inch (45 cm) deep FEX that supports 32
1/10-Gigabit Base-T host-facing (downlink) ports and 8 10-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) network-facing
(uplink) ports through an uplink module.
You can use this FEX with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE is
managed and configured by the upstream switch. The FEX software ships with the Cisco Nexus 5000
Series switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a
module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.
You can use the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E-10GE with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch starting in the
NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(1) rlease and beyond
This section includes the following topics:
• Chassis, page 1-21
• Ports, page 1-23
• Power Supplies, page 1-24
• Fan Trays, page 1-25
• Supported Transceivers and Cables, page 1-26
Chassis
The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX chassis has a height of 1.72 inches (4.37 cm), a width of 17.3 inches
(43.94 cm), and a depth of 17.7 inches (44.96 cm). It weighs 18.5 pounds (8.4 kg). Its one-rack-unit (1
RU) form factor takes up relatively little space, making it easy to incorporate into rack designs. The FEX
Table 1-13 Copper Cables Used with the Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX
Model Description
SFP-H10GB-CU1M 10-Gigabit BASE-CU SFP+ Passive Cable
(1 meter)
SFP-H10GB-CU3M 10-Gigabit BASE-CU SFP+ Passive Cable
(3 meters)
SFP-H10GB-CU5M 10-Gigabit BASE-CU SFP+ Passive Cable
(5 meters)
SFP-H10GB-CU7MA 10-Gigabit BASE-CU SFP+ Active Cable
(7 meters)
SFP-H10GB-CU10MA 10-Gigabit BASE-CU SFP+ Active Cable
(10 meters)
