Cisco UCS 2304 Fabric Extender brings the unified fabric into the blade server enclosure, providing multiple 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections between blade servers and the fabric interconnect, simplifying diagnostics, cabling, and management.
- Provides a single, highly available management domain for all system chassis, reducing administrative tasks
- Decreases TCO by reducing the number of network interface cards (NICs), host bus adapters (HBAs), switches, and cables needed
- Transparently encapsulates Fiber Channel packets into Ethernet
- Simplifies management of multiple traffic flows over a single network link
- Supports different classes of service, allowing both lossless and classic Ethernet on the same fabric
- Helps enable a consistent operational model between virtual and physical environments
- Provides the same level of network visibility for virtualized and nonvirtualized environments
- Improves diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities in a virtual environment
- Simplifies network and security policy enforcement when migrating virtual machines from one host to another QSFP+ ports
- Increases flexibility with a range of interconnect solutions, including copper Twinax cable for short runs and fiber for long runs
- Consumes less power per port than traditional solutions
- Helps enable cost-effective connections on fabric extenders with Cisco Fabric Extender Transceiver (FET) optics Fabric port channel
- Provides flexibility to bundle fabric ports in a port channel
Enhanced connectivity
With four QSFP+ connectors and eight backplane connectors, the Cisco UCS 2304 Fabric Extender offers robust connectivity options for 40Gb Ethernet and Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), ensuring high-speed data transfer and efficient network infrastructure integration.
Optimized performance
The device boasts a forwarding performance of 960 Gbps, facilitating swift data processing and transmission. This performance supports demanding applications and workloads, making it a suitable solution for enterprise environments.
Advanced networking features
Features such as VLAN support, Jumbo Frames, Quality of Service (QoS), and priority-based flow control enhance network management and efficiency. These capabilities allow for improved data traffic prioritization and bandwidth allocation, ensuring reliable and high-quality network performance.
High environmental adaptability
Operating within a wide temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a humidity range of 5 - 95% (non-condensing), the Cisco UCS 2304 Fabric Extender is designed for resilience and reliability in various environmental conditions, ensuring continuous operation and longevity.
Comprehensive standards compliance
Compliance with a broad array of standards, including IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), and more, ensures that the Cisco UCS 2304 Fabric Extender meets rigorous regulatory requirements, offering peace of mind and seamless integration into existing network infrastructures.
