Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548P Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N5K-C5548P | Part #: N5K-C5548P | MPN: N5K-C5548P
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About the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548P Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548P 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 5548P (N5K-C5548P) is a 1RU fixed-configuration Layer 2 and Layer 3 datacenter switch built on the Nexus 5500 platform architecture. It delivers 960 Gbps of switching capacity across 48 fixed unified ports, each capable of operating as 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) via SFP+, or as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) ports supporting unified fabric convergence. The switch is designed around a single-chip, cut-through forwarding architecture that delivers consisten 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-C5548P |
| Part Number | N5K-C5548P |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Platform Family | Cisco Nexus 5500 Series |
| Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| Total Fixed Ports | 48 x unified SFP+ ports (10GbE / FCoE) |
| Port Speed | 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) per unified port |
| Expansion Module Slots | 2 |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 714.24 Mpps |
| Forwarding Mode | Cut-through (store-and-forward also supported) |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond (cut-through mode) |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, Virtual Port Channel (vPC), RSTP, MSTP, LACP (802.3ad) |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PIM (with optional Layer 3 license) |
| Unified Fabric / FCoE | IEEE 802.1Qbb PFC, IEEE 802.1Qaz ETS, DCBX, FCoE NPV/NPIV |
| QoS Hardware Queues | 8 queues per port |
| Management | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RSPAN, SPAN, sFlow, Telnet, SSHv2 |
| Out-of-Band Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 |
| USB Port | 1 x USB Type-A (for configuration and boot media) |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC and DC options) |
| Airflow Options | Port-side exhaust and port-side intake variants available |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548P Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548P Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548P 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-C5548P Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548P 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.