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Cisco UCS 2304 Fabric Extender

The Cisco UCS 2304 Fabric Extender has four 40 Gigabit Ethernet, FCoE-capable, Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP+) ports that connect the blade chassis to the fabric interconnect. Each Cisco UCS 2304 can provide one 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports connected through the midplane to each half-width slot in the chassis, giving it a total eight 40G interfaces to the compute. Typically configured in pairs for redundancy, two fabric extenders provide up to 320 Gbps of I/O to the chassis.

The Cisco IOM 2304V2XP I/O Module is an expansion module designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers and networking environments. Offering robust connectivity through its twelve high-speed ports, including four 40 Gb Ethernet / FCoE QSFP+ and eight 40 Gb Ethernet backplane connections, this module is engineered for impressive performance and reliability. With a forwarding performance of 960 Gbps, it effortlessly handles high-volume network traffic, ensuring efficient data flow across the network.

Incorporating features such as VLAN support, Jumbo Frames, Quality of Service (QoS), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), the Cisco IOM 2304V2XP enhances network efficiency, prioritization, and resilience. Its compliance with a wide array of standards, including IEEE and RoHS, ensures compatibility and interoperability in diverse networking setups. Moreover, designed to operate within a broad range of environmental conditions, this module ensures consistent performance, making it an essential component for any high-demand network infrastructure.