ASTER RACKIT — ITEM RFQ DRAFT
Not an offer, order, stock allocation or OEM-approved BOM.

Identifier: NI-CES-2048C-MEPREM-DC
Manufacturer: BROCADE
Product family: NetIron CES

RECORDED ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
BROCADE NI-CES-2048C-MEPREM-DC is documented in the NetIron CES product family under ordering number NI-CES-2048C-MEPREM-DC. Use this complete identifier when preparing a network switch enquiry. The source-linked observations describe the published hardware or lifecycle notice; confirm the actual unit, included modules, power supplies, software entitlement and target environment before selection. Missing specifications remain unverified.

Record type: manufacturer-ordering-part-number
URL: https://www.aster-rackit.com/explore/product/network22-brocade-ni-ces-2048c-meprem-dc-e671aee04c
Quantity: [enter]
Condition: [confirm]
Destination: [enter]

RECORDED TECHNICAL FIELDS — CHECK EVIDENCE STATUS
Published complete ordering code: NI-CES-2048C-MEPREM-DC [oem_catalog_verified] — Historical ordering specification only. A factory option, installed component, warranty, software entitlement or current-unit condition must be checked separately. | actual-official-row-identifier-not-generated | Document: November 18, 2013 | Location: PDF page 6, table 0, row 14, column 0 (zero-based table/row/column)
Documented own product family: NetIron CES [oem_catalog_verified] — Historical ordering specification only. A factory option, installed component, warranty, software entitlement or current-unit condition must be checked separately. | own-named-series | Document: November 18, 2013 | Location: PDF page 6, table 0, row 14, column 1 (zero-based table/row/column)

SOURCE REFERENCES
Official hardware and lifecycle document: https://extr-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/internal-brocade-ces-cer-direct-eol-notice-ver-1-dot-1-final.pdf?v=05853f14 | Source type: Hardware ordering table [official-hardware-ordering-table] | accessedAt: 2026-10-17T07:23:32.884Z | retrievedAt: 2026-10-17T07:23:32.884Z | Confidence: official_document_observed

PURCHASE CHECKS
1. Specify the exact switch identifier, access ports, uplinks and intended network role before selecting optics.
2. Record power supplies, fan direction and rack accessories as separately checkable items.
3. Treat software features, subscriptions and support coverage as separate from the existence of a physical port.
4. For refurbished equipment, request the port-test scope, physical condition and configuration handover checklist.
5. Product photographs should show the device, its ports and labels without an invented display-connected boot scene.

PHOTO / EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
Full front port view
Rear PSU and fans
Model label
Airflow tags
Rack ears and accessories

Confirm current exact identity, compatibility, stock, price, warranty and delivery terms with sales@aster-rackit.com.