Cisco N5K‑C5548UP Switch Product Type: Switch Brand: Cisco Nexus Model: N5K‑C5548UP Ports: 32 × unified SFP+ (supports 1/10 GbE, FCoE or Fibre Channel) Expansion: 1 modular slot for unified or Ethernet/FCoE modules Throughput: Layer 2: 960 Gbps (~714
Description:
The Cisco N5K-C5548UP is a high-performance, scalable, and flexible switch chassis from the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series. Designed for data centers, it comes with 32 fixed unified ports that support 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel (FC), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Featuring a 1RU compact form factor, it includes two 750W AC power supplies, front-to-back airflow, and one expansion slot for further scalability. This switch is engineered for high-density aggregation with Layer 2/3 performance and efficient power and cooling support, making it ideal for converged networking environments.
32 Unified Ports: Supports Ethernet, FC, and FCoE
High Performance: Up to 960 Gbps Layer 2 forwarding
Scalability: 1 expansion slot for additional modules
Layer 3 Ready: Up to 160 Gbps Layer 3 throughput
Compact Design: 1RU chassis with front-to-back airflow
Redundant Power: Dual 750W AC power supplies included
Efficient Cooling: Includes 2 fan modules
Management: Fully manageable and highly reliable for enterprise environments
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | N5K-C5548UP |
| Product Type | Switch Chassis |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Fixed Ports | 32 Unified Ports (Ethernet, FC, FCoE) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 Expansion Slot |
| Total Expansion Slots | 33 |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Layer 2 Forwarding | 960 Gbps or 714.24 mpps |
| Layer 3 Performance | Up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps |
| Power Supplies | 2 x 750W AC |
| Fan Modules | 2 (Included) |
| PoE Support | No |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 29.5 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm) |
| Weight | 35 lb (15.88 kg) |