Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N5596UP-FAN-B | Part #: N5596UP-FAN-B | MPN: N5596UP-FAN-B
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About the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor. The Cisco N5596UP-FAN-B is a hot-swappable fan module designed specifically for the Cisco Nexus 5596UP fixed-configuration switch, which belongs to the Nexus 5000/5500 platform family. The Nexus 5596UP is a 2RU 10GbE/FCoE/unified fabric switch delivering up to 96 unified ports capable of operating as 10GbE, FCoE, or native Fibre Channel, making it a cornerstone platform for converged data center access and aggregation layers. The N5596UP-FAN-B designation indicates a back-to- Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N5596UP-FAN-B |
| Part Number | N5596UP-FAN-B |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5596UP-FAN-B |
| Product Type | Hot-swappable fan tray / field-replaceable unit (FRU) |
| Compatible Platform | Cisco Nexus 5596UP |
| Platform Family | Cisco Nexus 5000 / 5500 Series |
| Airflow Direction | Back-to-front (port-side exhaust) |
| Installation | Online insertion and removal (OIR) — hot-swappable |
| Form Factor | Fan tray module |
| Chassis Compatibility | Nexus 5596UP (N5596UP) 2RU chassis |
| Redundancy Support | Redundant fan module configuration supported in Nexus 5596UP chassis |
| Product Line | Nexus 5500 Platform accessories / spare FRUs |
| Genuine OEM | Yes — Cisco original hardware |
| Hardware Support | Eligible for Cisco SMARTnet and hardware support programs |
| Regulatory Compliance | Meets applicable data center environmental and safety certifications as part of the Nexus 5596UP platform |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5596UP-FAN-B Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.