

N5K-C5596UP-FA | Cisco Switch Chassis
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Product Description P/N: N5K-C5596UP-FA
Description
The Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA is a 1RU switch chassis from the Nexus 5500 Series, designed for high-density, low-latency data center deployments.
Technical Specifications
Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
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Brand | Cisco |
Category |
Switch
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Part Number | N5K-C5596UP-FA |
Subcategory |
Data Center Switch Chassis
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Performance | Layer 2 hardware forwarding at 1920 Gbps or 1428 mpps; Layer 3 performance of up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps |
Form Factor |
2RU
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Fixed Ports |
48 fixed unified ports
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Power Supplies |
2 1100W AC Power Supplies
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Fan Modules | 4 |
Expansion Slots | 3 |
Airflow | Front-to-Back |
Interfaces | 48 x SFP+ ¦ 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 - management ¦ 1 x console - management |
Dimensions(height x width x depth) | 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 in. (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm) |
Weight | 21.55 kgs |
Information About N5K-C5596UP-FA
The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5596UP-FA is a high-density, low-latency, 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for data center environments requiring unified fabric support. It offers 48 fixed unified ports and supports up to 96 ports through expansion modules.
Key Features:
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Form Factor: 2RU rack-mountable
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Fixed Ports: 48 unified ports configurable as 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or FCoE
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Expansion Slots: 3 slots supporting various modules, including 16-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE, 8-port Fibre Channel plus 8-port Ethernet/FCoE, and 4-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet
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Switching Capacity: Up to 1.92 Tbps
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Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.428 billion packets per second
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Airflow: Front-to-back
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Power Supplies: Dual 1100W AC, hot-swappable
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Fan Modules: 4 hot-swappable fans
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Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 inches (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm)
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Weight: Approximately 47.5 lbs (21.55 kg)
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Unified Ports: Each port can be individually configured for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or FCoE, providing flexibility in deployment.
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Low Latency: Cut-through switching architecture ensures consistent low latency across all ports.
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High Availability: Redundant power supplies and fan modules enhance system reliability.
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Scalability: Supports up to 96 ports with the addition of expansion modules, accommodating growing network demands.
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Management: Supports comprehensive management protocols, including SNMP, RMON, Telnet, and SSH, facilitating integration into existing network management systems.
The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5596UP-FA is ideal for data centers seeking a versatile and scalable switch that supports a unified fabric, combining Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic over a single infrastructure.
Description
The Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA is a 1RU switch chassis from the Nexus 5500 Series, designed for high-density, low-latency data center deployments.
Technical Specifications
Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
---|---|
Brand | Cisco |
Category |
Switch
|
Part Number | N5K-C5596UP-FA |
Subcategory |
Data Center Switch Chassis
|
Performance | Layer 2 hardware forwarding at 1920 Gbps or 1428 mpps; Layer 3 performance of up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps |
Form Factor |
2RU
|
Fixed Ports |
48 fixed unified ports
|
Power Supplies |
2 1100W AC Power Supplies
|
Fan Modules | 4 |
Expansion Slots | 3 |
Airflow | Front-to-Back |
Interfaces | 48 x SFP+ ¦ 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 - management ¦ 1 x console - management |
Dimensions(height x width x depth) | 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 in. (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm) |
Weight | 21.55 kgs |
Information About N5K-C5596UP-FA
The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5596UP-FA is a high-density, low-latency, 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for data center environments requiring unified fabric support. It offers 48 fixed unified ports and supports up to 96 ports through expansion modules.
Key Features:
-
Form Factor: 2RU rack-mountable
-
Fixed Ports: 48 unified ports configurable as 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or FCoE
-
Expansion Slots: 3 slots supporting various modules, including 16-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE, 8-port Fibre Channel plus 8-port Ethernet/FCoE, and 4-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet
-
Switching Capacity: Up to 1.92 Tbps
-
Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.428 billion packets per second
-
Airflow: Front-to-back
-
Power Supplies: Dual 1100W AC, hot-swappable
-
Fan Modules: 4 hot-swappable fans
-
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 inches (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm)
-
Weight: Approximately 47.5 lbs (21.55 kg)
-
Unified Ports: Each port can be individually configured for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or FCoE, providing flexibility in deployment.
-
Low Latency: Cut-through switching architecture ensures consistent low latency across all ports.
-
High Availability: Redundant power supplies and fan modules enhance system reliability.
-
Scalability: Supports up to 96 ports with the addition of expansion modules, accommodating growing network demands.
-
Management: Supports comprehensive management protocols, including SNMP, RMON, Telnet, and SSH, facilitating integration into existing network management systems.
The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5596UP-FA is ideal for data centers seeking a versatile and scalable switch that supports a unified fabric, combining Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic over a single infrastructure.
