Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Platform C1-N5672UP-6FEX-1G Overview
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Platform C1-N5672UP-6FEX-1G is a genuine data-center switching fabric product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series family, the C1-N5672UP-6FEX-1G unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is built for high-density data-center and cloud environments, where low latency, high availability and consistent forwarding matter most.
From a specification standpoint, it offers 32 ports for client, server or uplink connectivity. These are the original factory figures for this model, giving administrators a clear picture of what the unit can deliver before it enters service. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, so deployment follows the same procedures as other Cisco hardware already running in the environment.
Typical deployments include access-layer deployments for user, phone and AP connectivity, distribution and core aggregation in campus networks, and top-of-rack and end-of-row switching in data centers. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Cisco ONE N5672UP Chassis with 6 x 1 G FEXes with FETs”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the C1-N5672UP-6FEX-1G. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Buying a Pre-Owned C1-N5672UP-6FEX-1G
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
| C1-N5672UP-6FEX-1G | |
| Product list | |
| Product code | C1-N5672UP-6FEX-1G |
| Device Type | Switch - 48 ports - L3 - managed - with 6 x Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E GE Fabric Extender |
| Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable 1U |
| Subtype | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Product parameters | |
| Port | 32 |
| Port Type | 32 x 1 Gigabit / 10 Gigabit SFP+ + 16 x combo 1 Gigabit / 10Gb Ethernet / 40Gb Ethernet / 2/4/8Gb Fibre Channel / FCoE SFP+ + 6 x 40 Gigabit FCoE QSFP+ |
| Interfaces | 48 x SFP+ ¦ 6 x QSFP+ ¦ 1 x console RJ-45 management ¦ 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 management ¦ 1 x USB |
| Layer Supported | 3 |
| Features | Routing, layer 3 switching, DHCP support, VPN support, ARP support, VLAN support, Syslog support, Weighted Round Robin (WRR) queuing, Broadcast Storm Control, IPv6 support, Multicast Storm Control, Unicast Storm Control, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) support, port air intake, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), RADIUS support, SSH support, Jumbo Frames support, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP), Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), STP Root Guard, Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (URPF), IPv4 support, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), Per-VLAN Rapid Spanning Tree (PVRST), Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) support, Management Information Base (MIB), Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR), Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), redundant hot swappable fans, static routing, Transparent (N_Port ID Virtualization - NPIV) mode support, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) support, Call Home function support, FCoE forwarding, STP PortFast, Class of Service (CoS), port exhaust, Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP), SNMP support, Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology |
| Introduction | The Cisco Nexus 5672UP is a wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch offering 10 Gigabit Ethernet and unified ports (UP) in a compact one-rack-unit form factor. It is optimized for 10 Gigabit Ethernet top-of-rack access, Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX) aggregation, Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) segmentation, and LAN-SAN convergence. It delivers high performance, operational efficiency, and design flexibility for traditional, virtualized, and cloud environments. |
| Power Device | |
| Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
| Physical specifications | |
| Width | 17.3 in |
| Height | 1.7 in |
| Depth | 30 in |
| Weight | 32 lbs |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Temperature | 32 °F |
| Max Temperature | 104 °F |
| Humidity Operating | 10 - 85% (non-condensing) |






