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N5696-M12Q
Cisco N5696-M12Q Nexus 5600 12-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Chas...
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N5696-M12Q is a chassis expansion module, not a standalone switch. The module provides twelve 40 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with FCoE capability for the Cisco Nexus 5696Q. Specify this component for compatible installed hardware rather than as a complete switching system.
N5696-M12Q price for new stock is $19,301.13. N5696-M12Q refurb price is $287.76. N5696-M12Q is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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48 x 10G connections are supported through breakout cabling. N5696-M12Q uses QSFP interfaces, and the expansion module is hot swappable. The host chassis supplies the switching system, management environment, power, and cooling; chassis-wide performance figures are not module specifications.
N5696-M12Q is available new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with every port linking at rated speed and optics bay recognition checked. Specify the condition and required accessories on the PO. ORM provides up to 3-year extended warranty coverage for new units, up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Cisco coverage ended May 31, 2026. PO accepted, Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock/RMA support across UK, EU, US, and MEA support enterprise and volume purchasing.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 12 x 40G QSFP Ethernet/FCoE. |
Replaces | N6K-C6004-M12Q / N6K-C6004-M12Q-B: EoS 2015-12-30 / N6004-M12Q: EoS 2017-04-30. |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended May 31, 2026. |
When maintaining an installed system, distinguish the chassis module from the equipment surrounding it. N5696-M12Q is the expansion component for Nexus 5696Q hardware. Identify the installed host and the component being replaced before specifying the spare on the purchase order.
When an older bill of materials names N6K-C6004-M12Q or N6K-C6004-M12Q-B, review the host chassis before substituting parts. Their replacement mapping points to a module for Nexus 5696Q, not permission to install that module in the original chassis. Confirm compatibility before ordering.
A complete standalone switching system
N5696-M12Q is a chassis module rather than a complete switch. A purchase requiring an independently operating switching system needs a different equipment specification.
Active Cisco hardware service coverage
Cisco service ended May 31, 2026. N5696-M12Q has no named replacement module, so a requirement for active manufacturer support requires a broader equipment migration.
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| N5696-M12Q |  N5696-M4C |  N5K-C5648Q |  N5K-C5672UP-BUN |  N5K-C5672UP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Chassis | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5696-M12Q | N5696-M4C | N5K-C5648Q | N5K-C5672UP-BUN | N5K-C5672UP |
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N5696-M12Q identifies a Nexus 5696Q chassis module with twelve 40 Gigabit Ethernet/FCoE ports. The N5696 portion identifies the host family, M identifies the module, and 12Q corresponds to its twelve interfaces. The complete identifier selects the component rather than a chassis bundle.
N5696-M12Q is managed through its Nexus 5696Q host running NX-OS, using the CLI or Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager GUI. Management belongs to the complete switching system rather than an independently managed module. Include the host’s management arrangements in deployment planning.
N5696-M12Q is discontinued: end of sale was May 5, 2021, and Cisco support ended May 31, 2026. Those manufacturer milestones remain applicable regardless of the condition purchased. Evaluate the remaining operational role of the installed equipment before committing to additional inventory.
N5696-M12Q is offered new sealed or certified refurbished, with ORM warranties of up to 3-year extended coverage for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco’s original 1-year limited hardware warranty no longer provides coverage after May 31, 2026.
Nexus 5696Q FCoE use requires checking the host’s storage feature entitlements; N56-12Q-SSK9 covers twelve 40G ports. Feature licenses and Cisco ONE software purchasing paths exist for the host. Buying the expansion hardware must not be treated as proof that the required software rights accompany it.
N5696-M12Q replaces N6K-C6004-M12Q, N6K-C6004-M12Q-B, and N6004-M12Q in their migration mappings. The replacement is a Nexus 5696Q component, not an assurance of interchangeability with the older host. Use the installed chassis identity, not only the superseded part number, when preparing an order.
Yes, N5696-M12Q supports 48 x 10G connections through breakout cabling. QSFP-4SFP10G-CU1M is a 1-meter QSFP-to-four-SFP+ passive cable option. Specify the required cable assembly and reach against the actual connection plan rather than treating the module’s front-panel cages as native SFP+ sockets.
No, N5696-M12Q is an expansion module for a Nexus 5696Q chassis, not a complete switch. An order for this part identifies the interface component only. Confirm whether the purchasing requirement is a replacement component or an entire system before approving the equipment list.
N5696-M12Q= is the spare ordering identifier for the same twelve-port 40G Ethernet/FCoE module identified by N5696-M12Q. The equals suffix does not identify additional ports or a faster interface. Use the identifier matching the procurement requirement while keeping the host compatibility requirement unchanged.
N5696-M12Q has no named replacement module in its end-of-life announcement. Its lifecycle chain therefore does not identify a current drop-in successor. A requirement to move beyond this discontinued component should be evaluated as a system migration rather than an assumed line-card substitution.
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