Unified Server Access LayerCost-Effective, Scalable Access Layer

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP works with upstream Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches. The combination offers a cost-effective, scalable server access layer strategy for Gigabit Ethernet and mixed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet environments.

Feature and CapabilitiesReduced TCO and Increased Resilience

• The innovative Fabric Extender approach reduces data center cabling costs and footprint with optimized inter-rack cabling
• Virtual PortChannel (vPC) and in-service software upgrades (ISSUs) increase resilience

Simplified Operation

• Cisco Nexus 5000 Series provides a single point of management and policy enforcement
• Easy management includes autoconfiguration

Increased Business Agility

Virtual-machine-aware network services facilitate quick expansion of network capacity.