Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5696Q Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N5K-C5696Q | Part #: N5K-C5696Q | MPN: N5K-C5696Q
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About the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5696Q Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5696Q 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 5696Q (N5K-C5696Q) is a high-density, fixed-configuration 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet switch purpose-built for modern data center spine and aggregation deployments. Based on the Cisco Nexus 5600 platform architecture, it delivers a non-blocking, cut-through forwarding fabric that supports unified fabric capabilities — combining Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) in a single platform. The switch provides 96 ports of 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ connect 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-C5696Q |
| Part Number | N5K-C5696Q |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Platform Family | Cisco Nexus 5600 Series |
| Form Factor | 2RU fixed-configuration |
| Total Ports | 96 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ |
| Port Speeds Supported | 40GbE native; 4x10GbE breakout via QSFP+ to SFP+ cables |
| Forwarding Architecture | Non-blocking, cut-through and store-and-forward |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1440 Mpps |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Protocols | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, IEEE 802.3ad LACP, vPC, FabricPath, Spanning Tree (802.1D/w/s) |
| Layer 3 Protocols | OSPFv2/v3, BGP, PIM-SM, IGMP, HSRP, VRRP, static routing |
| Overlay Networking | VXLAN bridging and routing (hardware-based) |
| Storage Networking | FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), FIP Snooping |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band management (RJ-45), console port (RS-232) |
| Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, SSH, Telnet, NTP, SYSLOG |
| High Availability Features | ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), stateful process restart, redundant power supplies, redundant fans |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable redundant fan modules with port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow options |
| Rack Units | 2U |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1, FCC Class A, CE, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5696Q Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5696Q Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5696Q 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-C5696Q Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 N5K-C5696Q 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.