Cisco Nexus 2000 Switch: Flexible Fabric Extenders for Scalable Networks
New, used or refurbished
The Cisco Nexus 2000 series, also known as Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders or simply FEX, is specifically designed to seamlessly extend existing Cisco Nexus switches. It provides additional ports without adding unnecessary management complexity – making it an ideal solution for growing data centers.
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What are the benefits of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Switches?
A Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender is not a standalone switch, but rather a remote line card for a parent Cisco Nexus switch. This allows all ports to be centrally managed while maintaining flexible physical placement.
Key advantages:
- Additional ports without separate switch management interfaces
- Unified configuration and monitoring via the parent switch
- Reduced administrative overhead as network capacity grows
Different models for various requirements
The Cisco Nexus 2000 series comes in multiple models, supporting:
- 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) ports
This flexibility allows for on-demand scaling – from simple rack expansions to large-scale network extensions.
Fabric Extenders allow network ports to be physically placed close to servers or end devices while management remains centralized – ideal for modular data center architectures.
Typical use cases
The Nexus 2000 series is particularly suited for:
- Data centers with increasing port demands
- Blade server environments requiring short cable runs
- Virtualized infrastructures with centralized management
- Enterprises aiming to maintain a uniform network configuration
Future-proof through Cisco integration
Because Fabric Extenders are fully integrated into the management of their parent Cisco Nexus switches, they automatically benefit from the same features, security standards, and software updates. This ensures long-term compatibility and high performance.
Technical highlights:
- Compatible with various Nexus switches (e.g., Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, 9000)
- Energy-efficient design for continuous operation
- High port density in a compact form factor
- Support for modern Ethernet standards
In the event of malfunctions or further development of your IT infrastructure, our maintenance and service offerings can help. With our CleverCare packages, our experts are personally available to assist you in finding appropriate and quick solutions.
Cisco Nexus 2000: new, used and refurbished at it-market
A used or refurbished Cisco Nexus 2000 series switch is a sensible alternative to buying new, especially if your budget is limited.
We also offer:
- 3 years warranty for companies
- up to 2,500 euros buyer protection
- short delivery times
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