Cisco N2K GE 48x1GbE + 4x10GbE SFP Spare | Data Center Switch — CON-SSC4P-2248TPE

Restore service quickly when an access switch needs to be replaced. This Cisco N2K spare is built for environments that depend on consistent east-west traffic flow and predictable uplink capacity. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 10GbE SFP uplinks, it fits into access-layer designs where port density and uplink headroom matter. For infrastructure teams, the value is not just replacement speed. It is the ability to keep a known-good spare aligned to the deployed topology, reducing the risk of last-minute substitutions that can complicate optics, cabling, or change windows. That matters in data centers where downtime is expensive and maintenance windows are short. This model is also a practical fit for organizations standardizing on Cisco switching in the rack. It supports a clean spare strategy for teams that want to avoid overbuying while still protecting critical workloads. The no-fan, no-power-supply spare designation signals a component-level replacement approach rather than a full standalone deployment, making it useful for service continuity planning and inventory control. Ideal For Hot spare for Cisco access-layer switch replacement Inventory reserve for data center maintenance windows Standardized replacement part for rack-level network refreshes Continuity planning for environments with 1GbE access and 10GbE uplinks Why This Product 1 Spare-focused design instead of a full new deployment 2 48 access ports for dense 1GbE connectivity 3 4 10GbE SFP uplinks for higher-speed aggregation 4 Cisco-aligned replacement path for existing rack environments