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N5696-M20UP
Cisco N5696-M20UP Nexus 5600 20-Port 1/10 Gigabit Unified Po...
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N5696-M20UP is a 20-port Unified Port Linecard Expansion Module for the Cisco Nexus 5696Q chassis, not a standalone switch. Its SFP+ interfaces support 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet, FCoE, or native Fibre Channel, adding unified connectivity to an existing modular data center system. The module installs inside the host chassis rather than mounting independently in a rack. The discontinued N5696-M12Q instead provides twelve native 40G Ethernet/FCoE interfaces for existing installations requiring QSFP+ connections rather than unified ports.
N5696-M20UP price for new stock is $12,407.88. N5696-M20UP refurb price is $369.13. N5696-M20UP is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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8/4/2-Gbps Fibre Channel support accommodates native storage connections alongside the module's Ethernet and FCoE operating modes. N5696-M20UP uses the host chassis management plane rather than providing an independent management interface. NX-OS administration includes CLI access through the console, SSHv2 or Telnet, with SNMPv1/v2/v3 and NETCONF available for monitoring and automation. Cisco Fabric Manager, Cisco Prime DCNM and CiscoWorks LMS provide additional management paths. For native Fibre Channel links, DS-SFP-FC8G-SW and DS-SFP-FC8G-LW support 8-Gbps connections; DS-SFP-FC4G-SW and DS-SFP-FC4G-LW support 4-Gbps connections. Match the selected transceiver to the intended link before finalizing the hardware list.
ORM Systems offers N5696-M20UP new sealed or certified refurbished, with refurbished modules inspected and bench-tested for rated-speed links on every port and optics bay recognition. Specify condition and link components on the PO; new units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty and certified refurbished units up to 1 year. Returns cover every condition for 30 days; terms apply. For enterprise and volume orders, POs are accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA includes advance replacement, with regional stock/RMA across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS through the host chassis |
Port Configuration | 20 x 1/10G SFP+ unified ports |
Replaces | N6004X-M20UP; end of sale April 30, 2017. |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended May 31, 2026. |
When stocking a replacement for an installed Nexus 5696Q unified port line card, specify a module-level spare rather than a complete switch. Installation includes checking that the module-status LED turns green. Put the required condition and that installation acceptance check on the purchase order.
When adding storage connections to an existing Nexus 5696Q chassis, assign each unified interface to Ethernet or native Fibre Channel before ordering. Those operating modes are mutually exclusive on a physical port. Specify the intended interface assignments and matching link components on the purchase order.
Standalone switching without a host chassis
N5696-M20UP is an internal expansion module for a Nexus 5696Q chassis. The module cannot operate as an independently powered, separately managed switch.
Native 40G or 100G interfaces
N5696-M20UP provides 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces rather than native 40G or 100G ports. No direct replacement module is available for this discontinued product.
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| N5696-M20UP |  N5K-C5624Q |  N5K-C5648Q |  N56-M24UP2Q |  N5696-M4C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Modular | Rack-Mount 1U | Chassis | Modular | Modular |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5696-M20UP | N5K-C5624Q | N5K-C5648Q | N56-M24UP2Q | N5696-M4C |
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N5696-M20UP identifies a Nexus 5696Q chassis module with 20 unified ports. N5696 identifies the host family, M denotes the module, 20 denotes its port count, and UP denotes unified ports. The interfaces support 10 Gigabit Ethernet/FCoE or native Fibre Channel rather than representing a standalone switch.
No, N5696-M20UP is a line-card expansion module installed inside a Nexus 5696Q chassis. The host supplies the operating environment and management connections. An order for this PID is an order for the expansion module, not a complete chassis with its power supplies and fans.
N5696-M20UP is managed through its Nexus 5696Q host using the console CLI, SSHv2 or Telnet. Additional paths include SNMPv1/v2/v3, NETCONF, Cisco Fabric Manager, Cisco Prime DCNM and CiscoWorks LMS. Administration uses the chassis management plane; the expansion module does not provide a separate standalone management interface.
N5696-M20UP supports 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gbps FCoE and native Fibre Channel at 8/4/2 Gbps across its 20 unified interfaces. Ethernet and native Fibre Channel are mutually exclusive operating modes on an individual physical port. Assign each port's intended role before selecting its link components.
The Nexus 5696Q unified port module supports DS-SFP-FC8G-SW and DS-SFP-FC8G-LW for 8-Gbps Fibre Channel, plus DS-SFP-FC4G-SW and DS-SFP-FC4G-LW for 4-Gbps Fibre Channel. These transceivers serve native Fibre Channel links. Specify the exact optic PID against the intended connection rather than treating Ethernet and storage optics as interchangeable.
N56-20P-SSK9 is the discontinued 20-port storage-license PID for the unified port expansion module used by N5696-M20UP. Storage functionality depends on the host's applicable entitlements, not simply possession of the hardware. Verify existing storage coverage and chassis software requirements before treating a module order as a licensed storage expansion.
No, the Nexus 5696Q unified port module must be powered off before removal, although the chassis can remain powered on. The affected module's interfaces therefore require an interruption. Schedule that work, disconnect its network cables and use the module-removal procedure rather than pulling an operating line card.
N5696-M20UP replaced N6004X-M20UP, whose end-of-sale date was April 30, 2017. That replacement relationship identifies a Nexus 5696Q unified port module rather than a currently supported migration destination. N5696-M20UP is itself discontinued, and Cisco support for the module ended on May 31, 2026.
N5696-M20UP provides 20 unified 1/10G interfaces with native Fibre Channel capability, whereas N5696-M12Q provides twelve native 40G QSFP+ Ethernet/FCoE interfaces. Both modules are discontinued. For existing-system maintenance, the unified module suits native Fibre Channel connections; the QSFP+ module suits installations requiring native 40G Ethernet/FCoE ports.
Yes, N5696-M20UP reached end of sale on May 5, 2021, and its last date of Cisco support was May 31, 2026. Cisco service has ended. No direct replacement module is available, so an order should be evaluated as maintenance of an existing system rather than a supported lifecycle refresh.
ORM Systems offers N5696-M20UP new sealed or certified refurbished. New units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty; certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year. Returns cover every condition for 30 days; terms apply. Cisco's original platform warranty was 1-year limited hardware coverage; Cisco warranty service ended May 31, 2026.
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