Cisco Nexus 2000 48x10GE SFP + 6x40G QSFP | Data Center Fabric — CON-L1NBD-FPR4125N

Consolidate server and storage connectivity into a fabric architecture built for dense data center environments. The Cisco Nexus 2000 series FEX design brings 48 x 10GE SFP+ access ports together with 6 x 40G QSFP uplinks, giving infrastructure teams a practical way to scale port density without adding unnecessary switching complexity at the edge. This configuration is well suited for aggregation points where consistent performance, simplified cabling, and centralized policy control matter more than standalone switching features. It fits environments that need to expand access capacity while keeping the operational model aligned with Cisco Nexus upstream switching. For teams standardizing on Nexus, this model supports a cleaner access layer strategy: high port count, high-speed uplinks, and a form factor intended for data center rack integration. It is a strong fit when the goal is to preserve rack space, reduce oversubscription pressure, and keep the fabric architecture easy to manage as demand grows. Because this is a Cisco Nexus FEX-oriented platform, it is positioned for organizations that value consistency across the access layer and want a deployment path that matches enterprise data center standards. Ideal For Top-of-rack access expansion in Cisco Nexus data centers High-density server connectivity for virtualization clusters Aggregation for storage and compute access in enterprise racks Fabric extension for standardized Cisco switching environments Why This Product 1 Higher access density than smaller 24-port edge designs 2 40G uplinks support stronger fabric aggregation than 10G-only models 3 FEX architecture reduces edge management overhead 4 Better suited for Cisco Nexus standardization than generic access switches