Brand: Cisco · SKU: N5K-C5596T-FA · MPN: N5K-C5596T-FA · Category: Networking
The Cisco Nexus 5596T Switch is a high-performance 2RU data center switch designed for high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet environments. It features 32 fixed 10GBASE-T ports and 16 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports, providing a mix of copper and fiber connectivity. The chassis includes three expansion slots for additional modules, allowing for up to 96 ports of 10GbE or a combination of 10GbE, 40GbE, and Fibre Channel. This 'FA' model is configured with Front-to-Back airflow (port-side exhaust), optimized for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center cooling. It delivers up to 1.92 Tbps of switching capacity and supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including VXLAN, vPC, and Fabric Extender (FEX) technology.
| Airflow | Front-to-Back (Port Side Exhaust) |
|---|---|
| Latency | Low-latency cut-through |
| Fixed Ports | 32x 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) and 16x 1/10G SFP+ |
| Form Factor | 2RU |
| Power Supply | 2x 1100W AC Redundant |
| Expansion Slots | 3 |
| Forwarding Rate | 1428 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| Switching Capacity | 1.92 Tbps |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Weight | 47.5 lb |
| Dimensions | 3.47 x 17.3 x 29.5 in |
The Cisco Nexus 5596T provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE capabilities, making it ideal for unified fabric deployments. It combines high port density with modularity to support a wide range of data center applications including virtualization and high-performance computing.
Yes, this Cisco Nexus 5596T Switch (N5K-C5596T-FA) 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 5596T Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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