Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N5K-C5548UP | Part #: N5K-C5548UP | MPN: N5K-C5548UP
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About the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP 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 5548UP (N5K-C5548UP) is a 1RU fixed-configuration Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center switch built on the Nexus 5500 platform architecture. It delivers 960 Gbps of switching capacity across 32 unified ports that natively support 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and native Fibre Channel, making it a converged fabric solution for modern enterprise data centers. The unified port design allows administrators to configure each port independently 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-C5548UP |
| Part Number | N5K-C5548UP |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Platform Family | Cisco Nexus 5500 Series |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration chassis |
| Total Fixed Ports | 32 unified ports |
| Unified Port Type | SFP+ (10GbE, FCoE, or native Fibre Channel configurable per port) |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 480 Mpps |
| Expansion Module Slots | 2 |
| Supported Expansion Modules | Layer 3 daughter card module; additional 10GbE or unified port modules |
| Fibre Channel Support | Native FC (up to 8 Gbps per unified port) and FCoE |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, vPC, STP/RSTP/MST, LACP, LLDP, DCB (PFC, ETS, DCBX) |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP (requires optional L3 module license) |
| FCoE Standard | IEEE 802.1Qbb (Priority Flow Control), T11 FCoE standard |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Management Interfaces | Console (RJ-45), out-of-band management Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Management Protocols | SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, RSPAN, ERSPAN, Cisco DCNM |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
| Fans | Hot-swappable fan modules with port-side or non-port-side airflow options |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Compliance | UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP 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-C5548UP Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP 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.