Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP-FA Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N5K-C5548UP-FA | Part #: N5K-C5548UP-FA | MPN: N5K-C5548UP-FA
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About the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP-FA Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP-FA Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 10GbE interface. The Cisco Nexus 5548UP (N5K-C5548UP-FA) 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 fixed Universal Ports (UPs) capable of operating as 10 Gigabit Ethernet, FCoE, or native Fibre Channel, making it a highly versatile top-of-rack or end-of-row aggregation device. The -FA suffix denotes front-to-back (port-side-to-non-port-side) airflow, suited for hot-ais 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-FA |
| Part Number | N5K-C5548UP-FA |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration chassis |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-back (port-side to non-port-side) |
| Fixed Unified Ports | 32 x SFP+ Universal Ports (10GbE / FCoE / native FC) |
| Expansion Module Slots | 1 |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 714.4 Mpps |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, vPC (Virtual Port Channel), Spanning Tree (RSTP/MSTP), LACP |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4 and IPv6 routing (static, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) with L3 daughter card |
| Unified Fabric / FCoE | Native FCoE (Fibre Channel Forwarder), FC over Ethernet, NPIV support |
| Data Center Bridging | PFC (IEEE 802.1Qbb), ETS (IEEE 802.1Qaz), DCBX (IEEE 802.1AB) |
| Fabric Extender Support | Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX via Fabric Extender Technology |
| Management Interfaces | 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 out-of-band management, 1 x RS-232 console |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Power Supplies | 2 x hot-swappable redundant power supplies |
| Fans | Hot-swappable fan modules with front-to-back airflow |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 in x 17.3 in x 20.3 in (1RU) |
| Compliance | CE, FCC Class A, UL, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP-FA Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP-FA Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP-FA 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-FA Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5548UP-FA 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.