Product Description

N5KC5596UP NEXUS 5596 100-240VAC 12-5A 50/60HZ 48 PORTS 4 FANS 2 POWER SUPPLIES The Cisco N5K-C5596UP is a high-capacity, high-performance 96-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for data center and enterprise core deployments. Part of the Nexus 5000 Series, this switch offers robust scalability and flexibility with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including support for Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). With a focus on high throughput and low latency, it is well-suited for mission-critical applications and data center environments that require high-density and high-performance networking.

Technical Specifications

• Ports: 96 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+)
• Switching Capacity: 4.8 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2.4 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Layer 2 Features: VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3 Features: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VXLAN, FCoE
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies
• Cooling: Hot-swappable fan modules
• Dimensions: 1.75 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches (H x W x D)
• Weight: 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)