Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA Datasheet
The Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA is a switch in the Nexus 5000 Series. Every figure below is quoted from Cisco official documentation.
Key Specifications
| Product description | Chassis includes 48 fixed unified ports, Front-to-Back Airflow, 2 1100W AC Power Supplies, Fan Trays, 3 Expansion Slots |
|---|---|
| Fixed ports | 48 fixed unified ports configurable as 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE or 8/4/2/1-Gbps native Fibre Channel |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 in. (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm) |
| Weight | 47.5 lb (21.55 kg) |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Storage temperature | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 5 to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Altitude | 0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3000m) |
| Typical operating power (AC) | 660W |
| Maximum power (Layer 2, AC) | 882W (without Layer 3 expansion module) |
| Maximum power (Layer 3, AC) | 972W (with Layer 3 expansion module) |
| Input voltage (AC) | 100 to 240 VAC |
| Frequency (AC) | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power supply efficiency (AC) | 95 to 98% (50 to 100% load) |
| Typical heat dissipation (AC) | 2252 BTU/hr |
| Performance | Cisco Nexus 5596UP and 5596T: Layer 2 hardware forwarding at 1920 Gbps or 1428 mpps; Layer 3 performance of up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps |
| VLANs | 4096 |
| MAC address table | 32,000 |
| Airflow | Front-to-Back |
| Power supplies | 2 x 1100W AC |
| Safety | UL 60950-1 Second Edition ; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition ; EN 60950-1 Second Edition ; IEC 60950-1 Second Edition ; AS/NZS 60950-1 ; GB4943 |
| RoHS | The product is RoHS 6 compliant with exceptions for leaded ball grid array (BGA) balls and lead press-fit connectors |
Specifications are quoted verbatim from the Cisco official data sheet; no values are estimated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA?
The Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA is a switch in the Nexus 5000 Series. Every figure below is quoted from Cisco official documentation.
What forwarding performance does the Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA provide?
It provides Cisco Nexus 5596UP and 5596T: Layer 2 hardware forwarding at 1920 Gbps or 1428 mpps; Layer 3 performance of up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps.
What fixed ports does the Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA include?
It includes 48 fixed unified ports configurable as 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE or 8/4/2/1-Gbps native Fibre Channel.
What are the dimensions of the Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA?
It measures 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 in. (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm) (H x W x D).
What is the operating temperature range of the Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA?
It operates from 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C).
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