Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch N5K-C5596UP-FA Overview
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch N5K-C5596UP-FA 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 N5K-C5596UP-FA 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.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
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: “Nexus 5596UP 2RU Chassis, with 2PS + 4 Fans, 48 Fixed 10GE Ports, Layer 3”. 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 N5K-C5596UP-FA. 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 N5K-C5596UP-FA
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N5K-C5596UP-FA Specifications | |
Performance | ● Layer 2 hardware forwarding at 1920 Gbps or 1428 mpps; Layer 3 performance of up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps ● MAC address table entries: 32,000 ● Low-latency cut-through design that provides predictable, consistent traffic latency regardless of packet size, traffic pattern, or enabled features on 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces ● Line-rate traffic throughput on all ports |
Interfaces | ● 48 fixed ports configurable as 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE or 8/4/2/1-Gbps native Fibre Channel; additional interfaces through up to three expansion modules ● Expansion modules ● 16-port 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE module ● 8-port 8/4/2/1-Gbps Fibre Channel plus 8-port 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE module ● Unified port module consisting of 16 ports configurable as 8/4/2/1-Gbps Fibre Channel or 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE ● 4-port QSFP expansion module ● 12-port 10G BASE-T module (Cisco Nexus 5596T only) ● Layer 3 module (Cisco Nexus 5596UP and 5596T only; one per system) ● Layer 3 daughter card (Cisco Nexus 5548P and 5548UP only; one per system) ● Extension through the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series |
Management | ● Switch management using 10/100/1000-Mbps management or console ports ● CLI-based console to provide detailed out-of-band management ● In-band switch management ● Locator and beacon LEDs on Cisco Nexus 2000 Series ● Port-based locator and beacon LEDs ● Configuration synchronization ● Module preprovisioning ● Configuration rollback ● Secure Shell Version 2 (SSHv2) ● Telnet ● AAA ● AAA with RBAC ● RADIUS ● TACACS+ ● Syslog (8 servers) ● Embedded packet analyzer ● SNMPv1, v2, and v3 (IPv4 & IPv6) ● Enhanced SNMP MIB support ● XML (NETCONF) support ● Remote monitoring (RMON) ● Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for management traffic ● Unified username and passwords across CLI and SNMP ● Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (MS-CHAP) ● Digital certificates for management between switch and RADIUS server ● Cisco Discovery Protocol Versions 1 and 2 ● RBAC ● Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) on physical, port channel, VLAN, and Fibre Channel interfaces ● Encapsulated Remote SPAN (ERSPAN) ● Ingress and egress packet counters per interface ● Network Time Protocol (NTP) ● Cisco GOLD ● Comprehensive bootup diagnostic tests ● Call Home ● Smart Call Home ● Cisco Fabric Manager ● Cisco DCNM ● CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) |
Physical Specifications | |
SFP+ Optics | Cisco Nexus 5500 platform supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ copper Twinax cables for short distances and SFP+ optics (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER, GLC-ZX-SM and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Transceiver [FET-10G]) for longer distances. SFP+ has several advantages compared to other 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options: ● Small 10 Gigabit Ethernet form factor ● Optical interoperability with XENPAK, X2, and XFP interface types ● Low power consumption ● Hot-swappable device ● Cisco Nexus 5500 platform products support 8-Gbps Fibre Channel-compatible SFP+ for native Fibre Channel connectivity options; 8-Gbps Fibre Channel-compatible short-reach and 10-km long-reach SFP transceiver modules operate at 8/4/2 Gbps and are supported in the 8?Gbps-capable native Fibre Channel ports on expansion modules and unified ports |
Physical (height x width x depth) | 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 in. (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm) |
Operating temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Nonoperating (storage) temperature | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) |
Humidity | 5 to 95% (noncondensing) |
Altitude | 0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3000m) |
Weight | 47.5 lb (21.55 kg) |
