Full Part Number: N5K-C5596UP-FA
Manufacturer Company: Cisco Systems
Overview:
The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5596UP-FA is a part of the Cisco Nexus 5500 platform, designed for data center environments requiring high performance, scalability, and flexibility. This switch provides unified fabric and high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities, making it ideal for converged network environments. With its robust feature set and modular design, the N5K-C5596UP-FA enables simplified management and deployment while delivering reliable and efficient data center operations.
Key Features:
Unified Fabric: Supports both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) in a single platform, consolidating networking and storage traffic.
High Performance: Offers high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports for scalable connectivity and low-latency data transmission.
Modular Design: Provides flexibility with expansion slots for additional interfaces and services, allowing customization based on network requirements.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Capabilities: Supports advanced switching and routing functionalities for efficient traffic management and network optimization.
Redundancy and High Availability: Features redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fans for uninterrupted operations.
Data Center Optimized: Designed for data center environments with features like virtualization support and enhanced security measures.
Scalable Architecture: Allows for seamless scaling and growth to meet evolving business needs and increased network demands.
Applications:
Enterprise Data Centers: Ideal for large-scale data center deployments requiring high-performance networking and storage convergence.
Cloud Service Providers: Suitable for cloud service providers needing scalable and reliable infrastructure for hosted applications and services.
Virtualized Environments: Supports virtualized environments with robust switching and routing capabilities for efficient workload management.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Provides low-latency and high-bandwidth connectivity for HPC clusters and applications.
Financial Services: Meets the stringent requirements of financial institutions for secure and high-performance data center networking.
Exact Specifications:
Ports:
48 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports
Up to 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) or 8/4/2/1 Gbps Fibre Channel ports with expansion modules
Form Factor: 2RU (Rack Units)
Switching Capacity: Up to 1.44 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 1080 Mpps
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Flash Memory: 2 GB
Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Why Choose:
Converged Networking: Consolidates Ethernet and storage traffic with support for FCoE, reducing complexity and operational costs.
Scalability and Flexibility: Modular design allows for easy expansion and customization to adapt to changing network requirements.
High Performance: Provides high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast data transmission and low-latency networking.
Reliability and Redundancy: Features redundant components and high availability features for uninterrupted operations.
Data Center Optimization: Optimized for data center environments with advanced features for virtualization, security, and workload management.
Cisco Quality and Support: Backed by Cisco’s reputation for quality, reliability, and comprehensive support services.
Choose the Cisco Nexus N5K-C5596UP-FA for a robust and scalable data center switch that delivers high performance, converged networking, and seamless scalability to meet the demands of modern data center environments.