N5K-5548 UP Chassis, 32 10GbE Ports, 2 PS, 2 Fans
 
Part Number: N5K-C5548UP
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview: The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5548UP is a highly versatile and scalable data center switch designed to meet the demands of modern data center environments. As part of the Cisco Nexus 5500 Series, this switch offers high-performance, low-latency, and feature-rich capabilities to support mission-critical applications and workloads. With its modular design, advanced features, and robust architecture, the N5K-C5548UP is an ideal solution for data center deployments requiring agility, reliability, and performance.
Key Features:
Unified Fabric: Provides a unified fabric architecture with support for Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity, simplifying network design and management.
High Performance: Delivers high switching capacity and throughput to support bandwidth-intensive applications and workloads.
Modular Design: Offers modular expansion slots for adding additional I/O modules and expansion capabilities as needed.
Unified Ports: Supports unified ports with Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities, enabling flexible connectivity options.
Data Center Bridging (DCB): Implements DCB technology to enable lossless Ethernet and support for converged storage and data networks.
Virtual Port Channel (vPC): Provides vPC technology for increased resiliency and redundancy in data center networks.
Advanced Features: Includes features such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, Quality of Service (QoS), Access Control Lists (ACLs), and multicast routing for enhanced network functionality.
Management: Managed through Cisco NX-OS software for easy configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Applications:
Data Center Consolidation: Ideal for data center consolidation projects, providing high-performance and scalable switching for virtualized environments.
High-Performance Computing: Supports high-performance computing (HPC) applications and clusters with low-latency and high-bandwidth connectivity.
Cloud Computing: Enables cloud service providers to build scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure with advanced features and capabilities.
Enterprise Data Centers: Suitable for enterprise data centers requiring agile and scalable networking solutions to support business-critical applications and services.
Storage Area Networks (SANs): Provides connectivity for Fibre Channel SANs, supporting storage traffic and storage virtualization technologies.
Specifications:
Part Number: N5K-C5548UP
Ports: 32 fixed Unified Ports (Ethernet, Fibre Channel, FCoE)
Expansion Slots: 4 expansion module slots
Switching Capacity: Up to 960 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 714.24 Mpps
Management Interface: 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management port
Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.3 x 29.5 inches (4.4 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm)
Weight: 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)
Why Choose N5K-C5548UP: The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5548UP offers a comprehensive and feature-rich solution for modern data center environments. Its high-performance switching fabric, modular design, and advanced features make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking agility, reliability, and scalability in their data center networks. With support for unified ports, DCB technology, vPC, and advanced management capabilities, the N5K-C5548UP provides the flexibility and resilience needed to support mission-critical applications and workloads. Whether you're building a new data center or upgrading your existing infrastructure, choosing the N5K-C5548UP ensures that your network is equipped to handle the demands of today's dynamic business environment.