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What are two features of a Cisco Nexus 2232TM Fabric Extender? (Choose two )

The correct answer is A. 10 Gigabit uplinks B. RJ45 host interfaces. This question asks to identify two key features of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM Fabric Extender. The 2232TM model is characterized by its 10 Gigabit uplinks and RJ45 copper host interfaces.

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Question

What are two features of a Cisco Nexus 2232TM Fabric Extender? (Choose two )

Options

  • A10 Gigabit uplinks
  • BRJ45 host interfaces
  • Cunified ports
  • D4 uplink ports
  • Eside-to-back airflow

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    90% (26)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

This question asks to identify two key features of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM Fabric Extender. The 2232TM model is characterized by its 10 Gigabit uplinks and RJ45 copper host interfaces.

A10 Gigabit uplinksCorrect

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM Fabric Extender utilizes 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks (SFP+) to connect to its parent Nexus switch, providing high-speed aggregation for connected host traffic.

BRJ45 host interfacesCorrect

The 'TM' in 2232TM indicates that it provides 32 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet host interfaces via RJ45 copper ports, suitable for connecting servers with copper network adapters.

Cunified ports

Unified ports, which support both Ethernet and Fibre Channel, are a feature of models like the Nexus 2232PP, not the 2232TM, which is an Ethernet-only FEX.

D4 uplink ports

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM Fabric Extender typically has 8 uplink ports (SFP+), not just 4, for connection to the parent switch.

Eside-to-back airflow

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM Fabric Extender employs front-to-back airflow, not side-to-back airflow, for cooling.

Concept tested: Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX features

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/data_sheet_c78-507093.html

Topics

#Nexus FEX#Nexus 2232TM#10 Gigabit uplinks#RJ45 interfaces

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