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Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX
Figure 2-10 on page 2-10 shows the major features of the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink
connections. For specifications that apply to these optical transceivers, see the “SFP+ Optical
Transceiver Specifications” section on page B-6.
Figure 2-11 on page 2-10 shows the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for
uplink connections. For the cable specifications that apply to these transceivers, see the “SFP+ Copper
Transceiver Specifications” section on page B-7.
Figure 2-12 on page 2-11 shows the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink
connections.
Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX
The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX is a stackable Gigabit Ethernet FEX that has 24 100/1000BASE-T
Ethernet host-facing (downlink) RJ-45 ports and two 10-Gigabit Ethernet network-facing (uplink) SFP+
ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2-9 lists its physical characteristics.
You can order the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX with front-to-back (port-side exhaust) or back-to-front
(port-side intake) airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in
a hot aisle, then order front-to-back airflow for the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to
install the port side in the cold aisle, order back-to-front airflow for the fan trays and power supplies.
The front of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two
LEDs as shown in Figure 2-24. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power
redundancy, you must install a second power supply.
Table 2-9 Physical Characteristics for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX
Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
17.3 inches (43.94 cm)
17.7 inches (44.96 cm)
1.72 inches (4.37 cm)
Weight
1
16.6 lb (7.53 kg)
1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.