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N55-D160L3
Cisco N55-D160L3 Nexus 5500 Layer 3 Daughter Card for Nexus...
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N55-D160L3 is a Layer 3 daughter card for Cisco Nexus 5548P and 5548UP switches, not a standalone Ethernet switch. The internal assembly enables routing through the host's existing interfaces rather than adding access ports or uplinks. The Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card replaces the discontinued N55-DL2 front I/O assembly, leaving the rear expansion slot available. Its discontinued successor, N55-D160L3-V2, provides larger host and multicast tables.
N55-D160L3 price for new stock is $6,930.00. N55-D160L3 refurb price is $420.00. N55-D160L3 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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160 Gbps of Layer 3 forwarding is shared across the host's interfaces, while 240 Mpps defines the routed packet-processing capability. OSPFv2 under Layer 3 Base licensing accepts 256 dynamically learned routes; Static routing, RIPv2 and EIGRP stub are also supported. N55-D160L3 operates through its Nexus 5500 host's NX-OS environment rather than functioning as an independently administered switch. The hardware supports 8000 route entries, distinct from the Base license's OSPF limit.
ORM Systems offers N55-D160L3 new sealed or certified refurbished, with refurbished cards inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST and clean boot in a compatible host. Specify condition and quantity on the PO. ORM warranty is up to 3-year extended for new or up to 1 year for certified refurbished, with 30-day returns on either condition, terms apply; Cisco service and its original 1-year limited hardware warranty ended April 30, 2022. PO accepted, Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement support enterprise and volume orders across UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
License Tier | Layer 3 Base; manual installation required |
Port Configuration | Internal routing card; no added Ethernet ports |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale April 30, 2017 |
Replacement PID | N55-D160L3-V2 discontinued; no current daughter-card successor |
When maintaining an existing routing installation, match the replacement assembly against the PID printed on its front. The Layer 3 assembly carries that identification, unlike the Layer 2 assembly. Specify the installed hardware revision, required condition and component quantity on the PO before authorizing a spare purchase.
When staging an I/O assembly replacement, retain the installed N5548P-FAN or N5548P-FAN-B modules for transfer, matching the host's airflow direction. The replacement procedure reuses these assemblies rather than treating the routing card as a complete cooling kit. Confirm retained components and antistatic handling arrangements before the PO.
A complete standalone Ethernet switch
N55-D160L3 is an internal routing daughter card, not a complete switch. Operation requires a compatible host chassis; a card-only purchase cannot provide standalone switching.
Current Cisco hardware service coverage
Cisco service ended April 30, 2022. The discontinued successor also reached support end May 31, 2024; no current daughter-card successor is available.
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| N55-D160L3 |  N55-M16UP |  N55-M16P |  N5K-C5548P-FA |  N5K-C5596T-FA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N55-D160L3 | N55-M16UP | N55-M16P | N5K-C5548P-FA | N5K-C5596T-FA |
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N55-D160L3 identifies the original Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card. The complete PID distinguishes this internal routing assembly from a switch chassis or Ethernet port-expansion module. L3 identifies its Layer 3 function; match the full identifier when specifying an existing assembly's replacement.
No, N55-D160L3 is an internal daughter-card assembly, not a complete switch. The purchase supplies routing hardware for a compatible host chassis rather than a standalone Ethernet switching system. Confirm that the PO requires the component instead of a complete chassis assembly.
The Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card is managed through its host's NX-OS environment. Host management paths include console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, SNMPv1/v2/v3 and XML through NETCONF, plus Cisco DCNM, Cisco Fabric Manager and CiscoWorks LMS. Administration belongs to the host switch.
N55-D160L3 requires manual installation of N55-BAS1K9 for Layer 3 Base; N55-LAN1K9 adds Enterprise features. Cisco ONE Foundation and Advanced perpetual suites were alternative paths without subscription terms. Base licensing accompanied the original hardware purchase; confirm the host entitlement separately when ordering replacement hardware.
Yes, N55-D160L3 reached end of sale April 30, 2017, and Cisco support ended April 30, 2022. Its replacement, N55-D160L3-V2, subsequently reached end of sale May 5, 2019, and support end May 31, 2024. No current daughter-card successor follows that replacement.
N55-D160L3 supports 8000 host entries and 4000 IPv4 multicast routes; N55-D160L3-V2 increases those limits to 16000 and 8000. Both models are discontinued. The original suits matching-card legacy spares, while the later revision addresses larger-table requirements within an existing compatible installation.
N55-D160L3 fits Nexus 5548P and 5548UP switches as a daughter card, while N55-M160L3 fits Nexus 5596UP and 5596T as an expansion module. Both are discontinued. Buyers maintaining a 5548 installation need the daughter-card form; 5596 installations require the corresponding expansion-module form.
N55-D160L3 replaces the front I/O assembly in a Nexus 5548 chassis. The assembly slides into its dedicated position and is secured with two captive screws. This differs from inserting a rear Ethernet expansion module; plan antistatic handling and access to the assembly before replacement.
Yes, the Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card installation reuses the host's N5548P-FAN or N5548P-FAN-B modules, as appropriate to chassis airflow. Transfer the retained assemblies during replacement and preserve the existing airflow direction. Confirm which components remain available before specifying a card-only order.
New sealed and certified refurbished N55-D160L3 are offered with ORM warranties of up to 3-year extended for new or up to 1 year for refurbished. Both have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty and service ended April 30, 2022.
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