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Nexus 5500 Unified Ports Module 16p, Spare
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N55-M16UP= is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered for data centers and enterprise networks. Designed to operate at a maximum data rate of 10Gbps, this module features SFP+ connectivity, making it ideal for integrating with routers, switches, and servers in high-speed environments while supporting protocols such as TCP/IP and iSCSI.
Optimized for expanding network capacity and upgrading server interfaces, the N55-M16UP= is built in a PCIe form factor for seamless installation. It offers a range of supported features including auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS, ensuring robust performance and compatibility across top industry brands like Cisco, Juniper, Dell, and HP.
N55-M16UP= price is $2,117.00, a 66.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $6,400.00. N55-M16UP= is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In a large-scale cloud provider rollout, IT architects pre-stage the N55-M16UP module as a hot spare on Nexus 5500 chassis to enable instant activation of 16 high-density 10/40/100 GbE links. This approach minimizes provisioning time during rack population, accelerates service turn-up by 50%, and guarantees consistent port density without new hardware lead times.
A global finance firm deploys the N55-M16UP spare in its core switching layer to replace faulty line cards without network interruption. The unified ports module supports in-place replacement under load, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) by up to 75% and sustaining 99.999% availability for mission-critical trading applications.
A university IT team leverages the spare N55-M16UP on Nexus 5500 switches to consolidate multiple 10 GbE uplinks into 16 flexible 100 GbE ports. This unified-port strategy cuts cabling complexity by 60%, boosts aggregate bandwidth to 1.6 Tbps per chassis, and streamlines management with a single module upgrade path.
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 N55-M16UP= |  N55-M160L3-V2= |  N55-D160L3-V2= | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP | 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, Juniper, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HP | Cisco / Dell / HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames |
| Power Consumption | 6W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | Ethernet | SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | N55-M16UP= | N55-M160L3-V2= | N55-D160L3-V2= |
| Height | 1.0 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 4.0 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 0.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs | N/A | N/A |
The Nexus 5500 Unified Ports Module 16p has provided exceptional performance. It supports high-speed connectivity and integrates easily into our growing infrastructure.
We installed the N55-M16UP, and it's been a reliable addition. It provides fast, reliable connectivity for all devices.
The N55-M16UP module provides great value. It offers high-speed connectivity, making it ideal for our high-demand network applications.
This module is fast, reliable, and easy to deploy. The N55-M16UP has significantly improved our network's speed and efficiency.
We rely on the N55-M16UP for efficient data transfer. It's a great module for scaling our infrastructure while maintaining high-performance connectivity.
The Nexus 5500 Unified Ports Module 16p, Spare (SKU: N55-M16UP=) is a 16-port, unified I/O expansion module designed for Cisco Nexus 5500 Series switches that supports flexible Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) connectivity.
The N55-M16UP= module is fully compatible with Cisco Nexus 5548UP, 5596UP, 5596T, and 5500 Series switches featuring unified port slots.
The module provides 16 unified ports that can be configured as 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel using the appropriate transceivers.
The N55-M16UP= supports a wide range of SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, and FCoE transceivers certified for Cisco Nexus platforms.