United StatesName:
Added to cart 28 times recently
In stock - Ready to Ship
$5,000.00
$1,783.0064.3% off
Quantity:
Business price:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
N55-D160L3-V2=
Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card, Version 2, Spare
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Inventory Delivered By
& Verified By
Solutions Powered By
N55-D160L3-V2= is a high-performance Ethernet module designed for data centers and enterprise network environments. Engineered with a PCIe form factor, this module delivers reliable 10Gbps connectivity via an SFP+ connector and supports standard TCP/IP protocols, making it an ideal choice for upgrading server network interfaces and expanding data center capacity.
Optimized for seamless installation and broad compatibility with leading platforms such as Cisco, Dell, and HP, N55-D160L3-V2= integrates smoothly into existing network infrastructures. Its design emphasizes consistent performance, low latency, and energy-efficient operation, making it well suited for high-speed networks and critical communication applications.
N55-D160L3-V2= price is $1,783.00, a 64.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $5,000.00. N55-D160L3-V2= is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for N55-D160L3-V2= for additional pricing. Browse the full Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch Modules series or explore all Cisco products.
In a hyperscale data center, IT architects deploy the Cisco Nexus 5548 switch equipped with the N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card (Version 2, Spare) to ensure uninterrupted spine routing. Upon detecting a primary L3 card fault, the pre-staged spare seamlessly takes over BGP and OSPF sessions without packet loss. Benefit: Achieve sub-second failover, 99.999% network uptime, and enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical applications.
A large university’s IT team upgrades its campus distribution layer by installing Nexus 5548 switches with the N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card, Version 2 as hot-standby spares. During scheduled maintenance or capacity expansions, the spare card is quickly swapped in to add 160 Gbps of Layer 3 forwarding capacity and support advanced VRF and QoS policies. Benefit: Minimize maintenance windows, streamline upgrades, and scale routing performance by 50% while preserving service continuity.
In a managed service provider environment, network engineers deploy the Cisco Nexus 5548 with N55-D160L3-V2 Spare to enforce VRF-based segmentation for multiple tenants. The spare card stands ready to replace a failed L3 module instantly, preserving inter-VRF ACLs and micro-segmentation policies. Benefit: Maintain continuous tenant isolation, uphold strict security compliance, and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) to under 5 minutes.
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
| N55-D160L3-V2= |  N55-M16UP= |  N55-M160L3-V2= | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Dell / HP | Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 6W | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | N55-D160L3-V2= | N55-M16UP= | N55-M160L3-V2= |
| Height | N/A | 1.0 inches | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 4.0 inches | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | 0.5 inches | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | 0.5 lbs | N/A |
The Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card has been a great addition to our network. It offers fast data transfer speeds and enhances our network's efficiency.
We upgraded to the N55-D160L3-V2, and it's been a great choice. It provides excellent throughput, improving our system's overall performance.
This daughter card provides high-speed data transfer and seamless integration. The N55-D160L3-V2 has been perfect for expanding our network's capacity.
The N55-D160L3-V2 offers fantastic performance. It's a reliable addition, ensuring smooth data transfer and high network performance.
The N55-D160L3-V2 has boosted our network speed. It delivers high throughput and enhances overall system performance without any issues.
The Nexus 5548 L3 Daughter Card V2 (SKU: N55-D160L3-V2=) is a Cisco OEM spare module that adds 16 fixed 10 Gbps SFP+ ports to the Nexus 5548UP switch for hardware-accelerated Layer 3 routing.
The N55-D160L3-V2= daughter card is compatible only with the Cisco Nexus 5548UP switch chassis in its dedicated daughter-card expansion slot.
Key features include 16 fixed 10 Gbps SFP+ ports, hardware-based IPv4/IPv6 routing, support for OSPF/EIGRP/BGP, and seamless integration with NX-OS Enterprise Services.
The daughter card provides 16 fixed 10 Gbps SFP+ ports, enabling high-density uplinks and inter-switch connectivity.
No. The N55-D160L3-V2= card only provides 10 Gbps SFP+ ports; 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplinks require the separate Nexus 5548UP QSFP+ module.
The card requires Cisco NX-OS Release 5.2(1)N1(1)+ or later with Enterprise Services licensing enabled.
Power down the Nexus 5548UP, remove the blank filler panel, slide the daughter card into the expansion slot until it clicks, then power the switch back on.
No. Installing or replacing the daughter card requires a full power cycle of the Nexus 5548UP chassis.
The card supports hardware-accelerated OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, and VRF-Lite for both IPv4 and IPv6.
No additional hardware license is required; you must enable and deploy the NX-OS Enterprise Services license already included on the Nexus 5548UP.
Yes. This SKU is sold as a Cisco-authorized spare and can be stored for immediate replacement of a failed module.
Cisco provides a 90-day RMA warranty for this spare part; extended coverage is available through Cisco SMARTnet contracts.
Follow Cisco’s NX-OS Hardware Installation Guide: power down the switch, eject the old card, insert the new N55-D160L3-V2= module, and reboot.
Cisco specifies a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of approximately 1,000,000 hours for the Nexus 5548 L3 Daughter Card V2.
Use the NX-OS CLI commands show module or show inventory; the card will appear as Module 1 with 16 SFP+ ports active.
Standard orders ship within 1–2 business days from our U.S. warehouse; expedited shipping options are available at checkout.