Brand: Cisco · SKU: N5696-B-24Q · MPN: N5696-B-24Q · Category: Networking
The Cisco N5696-B-24Q is a Nexus 5696Q Switch Chassis from the Nexus 5000 series, designed to meet the high bandwidth demands of modern data centers. It features 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GE) ports using QSFP+ modules and supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) for storage and LAN consolidation. The chassis includes 6 expansion slots, supporting a total of 30 expansion slots with line cards. It operates at Layer 3 and is fully manageable. Key features include a hardware switching capacity of 7.68 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 1.5 Bpps. It comes with 6 hot-swappable power supplies (6PS) and 4 fans with front-to-back airflow for high availability and redundancy. It is designed for rack-mounting in a 4U form factor. The system utilizes Cisco's NX-OS operating system for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, security, and automation. Note: This product has reached its End of Sale (May 5, 2021) and End of Life (May 5, 2020), with End of Hardware Support on May 31, 2026.
| Manageable | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Ports | 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet / FCoE QSFP+ |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable 4U |
| FCoE Support | Yes |
| Product Line | Nexus |
| Product Type | Switch Chassis |
| Product Model | 5696Q |
| Product Series | 5000 |
| Expansion Slots | 6 x Expansion Slot (Total 30 slots supported) |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.5 Bpps |
| Layer Supported | 3 |
| Operating System | NX-OS |
| Switching Capacity | 7.68 Tbps |
| Management Interfaces | 1 x RJ-45 serial console, 1 x RJ-45 out-of-band management, 1 x USB Type-A |
| Power Supplies Included | 6PS (6 x Hot-swappable Power Supplies) |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty (New); 2 year warranty listed for refurbished unit |
| Weight | 111 lb (with 3 power supplies, 4 fans, and 2 LEMs) |
| Dimensions | 6.97 x 17.3 x 30 in. (Height x Width x Depth) |
The Cisco Nexus 5696Q is a high-density, highly versatile switch chassis from the Nexus 5000 series, optimized for data center environments requiring high-speed 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and FCoE convergence. It delivers robust performance with 24 fixed 40GbE QSFP+ ports and features an extensive expansion capability for scale. The chassis is designed for continuous uptime with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, and full Layer 3 capabilities powered by NX-OS.
Yes, this Cisco Nexus 5696Q Switch Chassis 24X40GEPT/Fcoe Bundle 6PS (N5696-B-24Q) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Nexus 5696Q Switch Chassis 24X40GEPT/Fcoe Bundle 6PS includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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