Description
The Cisco N5K-C5596UP-BUN is a high-performance, compact 2RU switch designed to meet the demands of modern data centers with unified fabric capabilities. Built as part of the Nexus 5000 Series, this switch features 48 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with unified port (UP) capability, allowing flexible configuration for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or FCoE. It supports expansion through three module slots, enabling the addition of up to 16 more ports or uplink options such as 40 Gigabit Ethernet. Its front-to-back airflow and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans make it well-suited for high-availability environments.
This bundle typically includes the base chassis, dual power supplies, and fan modules, along with a pre-installed Layer 3 daughter card for advanced routing functionality. Powered by a non-blocking architecture, the switch delivers up to 1.92 Tbps throughput and supports low-latency performance critical for virtualization and storage convergence. It runs on Cisco NX-OS, offering robust management, automation, and security features. Ideal for buyers seeking reliable used hardware, the N5K-C5596UP-BUN provides scalability and flexibility for growing network infrastructures.

