Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Nexus 2248TP Fabric Extender
Past Last Date of Support (Nov 30, 2021)The Nexus 2248TP was a 48-port 100/1000-T Fabric Extender (FEX) used to extend a Nexus 5000/6000/7000 parent switch. Cisco's bulletin lists the enhanced Nexus 2248TP-E FEX as the replacement.
Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Nov 2, 2016
- End of Software Maintenance
- Nov 2, 2017
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Nov 30, 2021
Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.
Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the N2K-C2248TP-1GE effective Nov 2, 2016. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Nov 30, 2021, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco N2K-C2248TP-1GE?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Fabric Extender (48x100/1000-T + 4x10GE). Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.
Can I still get support for the N2K-C2248TP-1GE?
No. The N2K-C2248TP-1GE passed its Last Date of Support (Nov 30, 2021), so Cisco TAC and hardware replacement are no longer available. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.