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N55-M16P
Cisco N55-M16P Nexus 5500 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch...
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N55-M16P expands a compatible Nexus 5500 chassis with sixteen 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports for Ethernet and FCoE connectivity. This Generic Expansion Module is a component, not an independent switch, so the purchase must match an existing host. The Cisco Nexus 5000 Series provides the surrounding switching system for server and storage connections. The discontinued N55-M8P8FP instead divides its interfaces between Ethernet/FCoE and native Fibre Channel. Specify the required interface type and receiving chassis rather than treating a module-only purchase as a complete-switch replacement.
N55-M16P price for new stock is is available on request. Get immediate quote. N55-M16P refurb price is $100.80.
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N55-M16P uses the host's NX-OS management environment. Host access includes console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, SNMP, and XML NETCONF, with Cisco Fabric Manager, Cisco DCNM, and CiscoWorks LMS supporting system administration. SFP-10G-SR supports multimode fiber, while SFP-10G-LR supports single-mode fiber; SFP-H10GB-CU1M provides a 1 m direct-attach copper connection. Match the peer interface and cabling when specifying media. A status LED provides a local module indicator, and port numbering runs from top to bottom, then left to right.
Order N55-M16P new sealed or certified refurbished from ORM Systems; refurbished modules are inspected and bench-tested, with every port linking at rated speed and optics bay recognition verified. Specify condition, quantity, and companion parts on the PO; new orders carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished orders carry up to 1 year, and every condition includes 30-day returns, terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty has ended, and Cisco service ended September 30, 2020. PO purchases are accepted, government buyers receive Net-30, and enterprise or volume orders can include RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US, and MEA stock/RMA regions.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 16 x 1/10G SFP+ Ethernet/FCoE |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended September 30, 2020 |
When an installed Nexus 5548 chassis needs additional connections, its single expansion bay makes the existing slot assignment important. Identify the installed module, account for any interfaces that must remain available, and confirm that the receiving bay is available before issuing the module PO.
When staging a spare before a maintenance window, inspect the ejector lever and captive locking screw as part of installation preparation. Identify the receiving host, arrange suitable test media, and record the module-only scope and required condition on the purchase order before scheduling the work.
Standalone switching without a host chassis
N55-M16P is an expansion module rather than a complete switch. A compatible host chassis is required; the module cannot fulfill a standalone-switch purchase.
Native Fibre Channel SAN interfaces
N55-M16P provides Ethernet and FCoE interfaces, not native Fibre Channel ports. Native Fibre Channel connectivity requires different hardware rather than a transceiver-only change.
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| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N55-M16P | N55-M160L3 | N55-M16UP | N55-D160L3 | N5K-C5596T-FA |
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N55-M16P identifies a Nexus 5500 module with sixteen 1/10GE Ethernet/FCoE ports. The complete designation names the expansion module rather than a chassis bundle. Use the full PID when matching the required interface configuration to an existing switch and when checking the order acknowledgment.
No, N55-M16P is a chassis expansion module, not a complete switch. Plan the order around a compatible installed host rather than expecting a separately powered unit. Identify the receiving chassis and confirm that the purchase covers a module-only requirement before specifying additional network hardware.
The Nexus 5500 module is managed through its host's NX-OS environment using console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, SNMP, or XML NETCONF. Host management also supports Cisco Fabric Manager, Cisco DCNM, and CiscoWorks LMS. Select the host management path when planning interface configuration and operational access.
Yes, N55-M16P reached end of sale September 26, 2015, and Cisco support ended September 30, 2020. No replacement module was designated. Base a maintenance purchase on an existing compatibility requirement, and plan separately for wider hardware migration instead of assuming a direct successor.
ORM Systems offers N55-M16P new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Every condition includes 30-day returns, terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty has ended; Cisco service ended September 30, 2020.
N55-M16P hardware does not establish host storage entitlement; Nexus 5500 includes Storage Protocols Services and FCoE NPV license options. Individual feature licenses and Cisco ONE Software suites provide licensing routes. Match the intended operating mode and existing licensed port coverage before specifying storage connections.
N55-M16P supports 1G or 10G Ethernet through its SFP+ interfaces. Select media for the required Ethernet speed and match the far end of each link. Record the intended operating speed for each connection before deciding which compatible media belong on the module order.
N55-M16P is compatible with the discontinued Nexus 5548P, Nexus 5548UP, Nexus 5596UP, and Nexus 5596T chassis. Match the installed chassis exactly, verify the available expansion slot, and distinguish a module order from a complete-switch order before allocating the purchase to a maintenance job.
Yes, Nexus 5500 chassis support hot swapping of expansion modules such as N55-M16P. A service procedure still needs to account for the connections being removed. Identify the interfaces involved, arrange the required maintenance window, and specify the spare against the installed host before ordering.
N55-M16P has sixteen Ethernet/FCoE ports, while N55-M8P8FP has eight Ethernet/FCoE ports and eight native Fibre Channel ports. Both are discontinued without a designated replacement. For existing compatible installations, the first serves Ethernet/FCoE-only expansion; the second serves maintenance requirements involving native Fibre Channel connections.
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