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N5696-M4C
Cisco N5696-M4C Nexus 5600 4-Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet CXP S...
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N5696-M4C adds four native 100 Gigabit Ethernet CXP ports to a Nexus 5696Q chassis. The line-card expansion module belongs to the Cisco Nexus 5600 family and is not a standalone switch. The purchase adds interfaces to an existing data center system rather than providing a separate enclosure, power system or independently administered network device. Confirm the intended host before specifying the module as expansion hardware or a replacement spare.
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400 Gbps of total module bandwidth supports the native optical connections without borrowing the larger chassis bandwidth figure. 25 MB of dedicated packet buffering per 100G port provides storage for queued traffic. N5696-M4C requires at least four operating chassis power supplies, so the installation review must count functioning supplies rather than simply populated bays. Administration follows the host's NX-OS environment, keeping interface configuration within the existing chassis management workflow. The optical interfaces use CXP connections rather than QSFP cages; match the physical interface before assigning existing optics to the installation.
Specify N5696-M4C in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, with quantities and the required delivery region itemized on the purchase order. Certified refurbished modules are inspected and bench-tested; every port links at rated speed, and clean boot is verified in a compatible chassis. ORM warranties provide up to a 3-year extended term for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units; every condition has 30-day returns, terms apply. Volume purchases support PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS on host chassis |
Port Configuration | 4 x 100G CXP |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended May 31, 2024 |
When an existing Nexus 5696Q needs additional native optical connections, eight installed N5696-M4C modules provide 32 CXP 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections. Treat the final chassis population as a complete hardware configuration, not a collection of independent cards. Confirm the intended module schedule before issuing the PO.
When purchasing a replacement module for an installed system, removal requires the affected module to be powered off even though the chassis can remain powered on. Include that module-level shutdown in the maintenance plan. Specify the spare quantity and confirm the replacement procedure before committing the purchase order.
When staging a module before installation, the intended chassis needs NX-OS Release 7.1(0)N1(1b) or later and BIOS 2.8.0 or later. Mechanical fit alone does not complete acceptance. Record both installed versions and include the software-baseline check in the staging requirements attached to the PO.
Breakout connections to slower interfaces
The 100G expansion module does not support breakout cables. Deployments requiring lower-speed fan-out cannot obtain that capability by changing the cable attached to this module.
Grid redundancy beyond four modules
Nexus 5696Q does not support power-supply grid redundancy when populated with more than four 100G expansion modules. That population cannot satisfy a grid-redundancy requirement.
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| N5696-M4C |  N56-M24UP2Q |  N5K-C5672UP-16G |  N5K-C56128P |  N5K-C5672UP-BUN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5696-M4C | N56-M24UP2Q | N5K-C5672UP-16G | N5K-C56128P | N5K-C5672UP-BUN |
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N5696-M4C identifies a Nexus 5696Q chassis module with four 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports. N5696 names the chassis family, M denotes the module, and 4C identifies the four-port 100G configuration. The PID identifies expansion hardware rather than a complete standalone switch.
N5696-M4C is managed through the host chassis, using the NX-OS CLI over console, SSHv2 or Telnet. Additional chassis management paths include in-band access, SNMPv1/v2/v3, XML NETCONF, Cisco Fabric Manager, Cisco Prime DCNM and CiscoWorks LMS. The module is not a separately administered switch.
N5696-M4C is discontinued: end of sale was May 5, 2019, and Cisco support ended May 31, 2024. No direct replacement was designated. A service plan for retained equipment must therefore address spare hardware and replacement logistics without relying on Cisco support for this module.
ORM offers N5696-M4C new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Returns are 30 days, terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty no longer provides service; support ended May 31, 2024.
N5696-M4C requires at least four operating chassis power supplies. Verify the installed and functioning supply count before allocating hardware to an existing switch, rather than relying on the number of populated bays. Include any required power-system remediation in the purchase plan before scheduling installation.
No, N5696-M4C does not support breakout cables. Treat its connections as native 100 Gigabit Ethernet links when planning the interface schedule. A cable purchase does not turn this module into a set of lower-speed connections, so verify the intended link mode before ordering.
N5696-M4C uses CXP optics, including CXP-100G-SR12. For CXP-100G-SR12, supported multimode-fiber distances are 100 m on OM3 and 150 m on OM4. Match the far-end interface, fiber type and optical quantity before submitting the PO, rather than selecting optics by speed alone.
N5696-M4C requires NX-OS Release 7.1(0)N1(1b) or later and BIOS 2.8.0 or later. Verify both versions on the intended chassis before installation. The BIOS baseline accompanies the NX-OS release, so include the chassis software check in staging rather than treating mechanical fit as acceptance.
No, the Nexus 5600 100G Daughter Card must be powered off before removal, although the chassis can remain powered on. Schedule the module-level shutdown as part of the replacement procedure. A live parent switch does not mean the expansion module can be pulled while its own operation continues.
The Nexus 5696Q four-port 100G module provides 400 Gbps of total module bandwidth. Use that module figure when documenting the hardware being purchased, and keep the installed chassis configuration separate in the design review. Confirm the needed interface count before assigning a spare.
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