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
A unified fabric architecture—supporting L2/L3, BGP/OSPF, and FCoE—determines how this switch functions within your datacenter topology. The Cisco Nexus 5000/5500/5600 series N5K-C5548P is a 1 Rack Unit platform engineered for enterprises requiring dense, low-latency interconnect in virtualized and storage-intensive environments. Network engineers and infrastructure architects choose this model to consolidate Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic on a single fabric, reducing operational complexity and capital expense.
This Cisco platform delivers 960 Gbps of switching capacity and 714.24 Mpps forwarding rate across 48 unified SFP+ ports operating at 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, with cut-through forwarding achieving sub-microsecond latency. The switch supports advanced Layer 2 protocols including Virtual Port Channel (vPC), RSTP, and MSTP, alongside Layer 3 routing via OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and PIM (with optional license). Built-in Data Center Bridging features—IEEE 802.1Qbb PFC, 802.1Qaz ETS, and DCBX—enable lossless Fibre Channel over Ethernet, while NPV/NPIV support simplifies fabric scaling. Two expansion module slots provide future growth, and 8 hardware QoS queues per port ensure predictable traffic handling. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies in both AC and DC variants guarantee availability, with port-side exhaust and intake airflow options fitting diverse installation requirements.
Key Specifications
- Part Number: N5K-C5548P
- Platform Family: Cisco Nexus 5500 Series
- Form Factor: 1 Rack Unit (1RU)
- Fixed Ports: 48 x unified SFP+ ports (10GbE / FCoE)
- Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 714.24 Mpps; latency sub-microsecond in cut-through mode
- Management: Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SPAN, RSPAN, SSHv2
- Out-of-Band Management: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45; 1 x USB Type-A
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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.