Cisco N5K-C56128P Datasheet
The Cisco N5K-C56128P is a data center switch in the Nexus 5600 series. Every figure below is quoted from Cisco official documentation.
Layer 2 and 3 hardware...Performance
2RURack space
60 lbWeight
Key Specifications
| Product description | Cisco Nexus 56128P 2RU, 48x 10-Gbps SFP+, 4 x 40G QSFP+ Fixed Ports (Base) |
|---|---|
| Rack space | 2RU |
| Performance | Layer 2 and 3 hardware forwarding at 2.56 Tbps; 1904 mpps (64-byte packets) |
| Fixed ports | 48x 10-Gbps SFP+, 4 x 40G QSFP+ Fixed Ports |
| Expansion slots | two slots for a Generic Expansion Module (GEM) |
| Expansion module ports | 24 SFP+ ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE |
| Latency | approximately 1 microsecond of port-to-port latency |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.5 x 17.3 x 30 (8.8 x 43.9 x 76.2 cm) |
| Weight | 60 lb (2 expansion modules and 4 power supplies) |
| 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) |
| VLANs | 4000 VLANs |
| Host prefixes | 32,000 IPv4 and 8000 IPv6 host prefixes |
| Multicast routes | 8000 multicast routes (IPv4) |
| QoS queues | 8 unicast queues and 8 multicast queues per port |
| Power supplies | four 2+2 redundant, hot-swappable power supplies |
| Fan modules | four 3+1 redundant, hot-swappable independent fans |
| Airflow options | port-side intake (red handle) and fan-side intake (blue handle) airflow options |
| High availability | In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for Layer 2 |
| FCoE | Any 10 or 40 Gigabit Ethernet port configurable as FCoE |
| RoHS | RoHS 6 compliant with exceptions for leaded Ball Grid Array (BGA) balls and lead press-fit connectors |
| 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 |
Specifications are quoted verbatim from the Cisco official data sheet; no values are estimated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco N5K-C56128P?
The Cisco N5K-C56128P is a data center switch in the Nexus 5600 series. Every figure below is quoted from Cisco official documentation.
How much rack space does the Cisco N5K-C56128P require?
It requires 2RU of rack space.
What forwarding performance does the Cisco N5K-C56128P provide?
It provides Layer 2 and 3 hardware forwarding at 2.56 Tbps; 1904 mpps (64-byte packets).
What fixed ports does the Cisco N5K-C56128P include?
It includes 48x 10-Gbps SFP+, 4 x 40G QSFP+ Fixed Ports.
What are the dimensions of the Cisco N5K-C56128P?
It measures 3.5 x 17.3 x 30 (8.8 x 43.9 x 76.2 cm) (H x W x D).
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