Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5020P-BF Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N5K-C5020P-BF | Part #: N5K-C5020P-BF | MPN: N5K-C5020P-BF
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About the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5020P-BF Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5020P-BF Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 1U form factor, 10GbE interface. The Cisco Nexus N5K-C5020P-BF is a fixed-configuration, 1RU data center-class switch purpose-built for high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) environments. Based on the Cisco Nexus 5000 platform, it delivers unified fabric capabilities that consolidate LAN, SAN, and inter-process communication traffic onto a single converged network infrastructure. The switch supports IEEE Data Center Bridging (DCB) extensions — including Priority Flow Control 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-N5K-C5020P-BF |
| Part Number | N5K-C5020P-BF |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5K-C5020P-BF |
| Product Line | Cisco Nexus 5000 Series |
| Form Factor | 1RU Fixed Configuration |
| Total Unified Ports | 20 x SFP+ (10GbE / FCoE / FC capable) |
| Port Speed | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Uplink Expansion Slots | 2 expansion module slots (for additional 10GbE or FC uplinks) |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 357 Mpps |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, vPC, LACP, Rapid PVST+, MSTP |
| Data Center Bridging | PFC (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBX (802.1AB) |
| FCoE Support | Yes — IEEE 802.1Qbb lossless FCoE fabric |
| FC/FCoE Protocol | NPV, NPIV, FIP Snooping |
| Management | CLI (SSH, Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RSPAN, XML/NETCONF |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow (BF designation) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Regulatory Compliance | UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5020P-BF Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5020P-BF Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5020P-BF 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 N5K-C5020P-BF Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5020P-BF 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.