Cisco Nexus Switch N5K-C5548UP V01 With N55-D160L3-V2 and 2x N55-PAC-750W N5KC5548UP

Description:

The Cisco N5K-C5548UP Nexus 5548UP Switch is a high-performance unified fabric switch used in data center network infrastructures to provide high-density Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet connectivity. It supports both Ethernet and storage networking traffic, enabling unified data center architectures with high-speed switching and low-latency performance. Commonly installed in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and cloud infrastructure platforms where high-bandwidth server connectivity and scalable network performance are required. Network engineers and data center administrators use this switch for core or aggregation switching, infrastructure upgrades, replacement of legacy switching equipment, and deployment of unified fabric networking environments.

Applications:

The Cisco N5K-C5548UP switch is used in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where unified networking for Ethernet and storage traffic is required. It is commonly deployed in virtualization clusters, cloud computing platforms, storage area networks, and enterprise server infrastructures. The switch enables connectivity between servers, storage systems, and aggregation switches while supporting high-throughput data transmission and low-latency communication across modern data center network architectures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): N5K-C5548UP
• Product Type: Unified Fabric Data Center Switch
• Series: Cisco Nexus 5500 Series
• Ethernet Ports: 48 × Unified Ports (1/10 Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel)
• Expansion Module: N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card
• Switching Capacity: High-performance data center switching fabric
• Network Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Power Supplies: 2 × N55-PAC-750W AC Power Supplies
• Form Factor: Rack Mountable (1RU)
• Network Support: Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and storage networking
• Deployment: Enterprise data centers and virtualization infrastructures

Common Replacements:

• Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX Nexus 9300 Series Switch
• Cisco N5K-C5672UP Nexus 5600 Series Switch
• Cisco N9K-C92160YC-X Nexus 9200 Series Switch