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N5K-C5020P-BF
Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF Nexus 5000 40-Port 10 Gigabit Switch, Ba...
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N5K-C5020P-BF provides Layer 2 data center switching through 40 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports in a 2U chassis. The non-PoE configuration serves server connections rather than powered copper endpoints. Fixed ports can carry aggregation links, while two expansion bays accept additional Ethernet or native Fibre Channel connectivity; expansion modules are not implied by the chassis configuration. Cisco Nexus 5020 uses rear-facing network connections and front-to-back airflow to match rack-server layouts. The included Ethernet Base Services Package provides the starting software configuration. The discontinued N5K-C5010P-BF has 20 fixed ports, making port density the distinction between these legacy chassis sizes.
N5K-C5020P-BF price for new stock is $3,741.14. N5K-C5020P-BF refurb price is $302.40. N5K-C5020P-BF is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1040 Gbps switching capacity and 773.8 Mpps forwarding rate support hardware Ethernet forwarding. LACP provides negotiated link aggregation, while Rapid PVST+ and MSTP control Layer 2 loops. Virtual port channels let connections to two separate switches appear as one port channel without turning the pair into a hardware stack. N5K-C5020P-BF uses separate kickstart and system images, with 1 GB of file-storage flash for images and configuration files. The 16000-entry MAC table defines address scale. Port-based and VLAN-based ACLs provide traffic filtering; these capabilities do not add IP routing. SSHv2 supports encrypted administrative sessions, with RADIUS, TACACS+ or local credentials available for authentication. Console access remains available for initial configuration and recovery independently of remote management connectivity.
N5K-C5020P-BF is offered new sealed or certified refurbished, with ORM warranty of up to a 3-year extended term for new hardware or up to 1 year for certified refurbished hardware; returns are 30 days on every condition, with terms applying. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, optics bay recognition and module bay recognition; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and itemized accessories on the order. For enterprise and volume purchasing, PO is accepted, government buyers receive Net-30 terms, and RMA includes advance replacement across UK, EU, US and MEA operations.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
License Tier | Base Services Package N5000-AS |
Port Configuration | 40 x 10G SFP+ / two expansion bays |
Cooling | 5 fan modules N5K-C5020-FAN= |
Ships Without | Power supplies |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale November 27 2012 |
When server connections are being consolidated into upstream Ethernet aggregates, allow for the 16-member interface limit per EtherChannel. Separate the physical link schedule from the logical bundle schedule, confirm the aggregation configuration at both ends, and specify link assignments and required cabling before the PO.
When a staging bench must reproduce an existing Nexus environment, prepare console access at 9600 baud with eight data bits, no parity and one stop bit. Reserve commissioning time for the intended configuration and recovery procedure, and specify the software image requirements and acceptance checks before the PO.
IP routing within the chassis
N5K-C5020P-BF performs Layer 2 Ethernet switching rather than IP routing. Inter-VLAN routing requires a separate routing device; storage-feature licensing does not change this Ethernet limitation.
Active Cisco hardware support
N5K-C5020P-BF reached its last date of support on November 30, 2017. Cisco hardware service has ended, regardless of whether the chassis is new sealed or refurbished.
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| N5K-C5020P-BF |  N5K-C5672UP-16G |  N5K-C5596T-FA |  N5K-C5596UP |  N5K-C5548UP-FA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 762 mm | 762 mm | 749 mm | 74.9 cm | 749 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 88 mm | 44 mm | 88 mm | 8.8 cm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5K-C5020P-BF | N5K-C5672UP-16G | N5K-C5596T-FA | N5K-C5596UP | N5K-C5548UP-FA |
| Power Consumption | 750W | 550W | 1050W | 660W typical / 882W max Layer 2 / 972W max Layer 3 | 600W |
| Switching Capacity | 1040 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1920 Gbps | 1920 Gbps Layer 2 | 960 Gbps |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 43.9 cm | 440 mm |
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N5K-C5020P-BF identifies a Nexus 5000-family Nexus 5020 chassis without power supplies. N5K identifies the family, C5020P identifies the chassis model, and BF identifies this configuration. The complete configuration has 40 SFP+ ports and five N5K-C5020-FAN= fan modules in a 2U chassis.
N5K-C5020P-BF supports CLI management through the console, SSH or Telnet, plus XML over SSH using NETCONF and SNMP. Cisco Data Center Network Manager and Cisco MDS Fabric Manager provide additional client-based management paths. Specify the intended management method and administrative access requirements during commissioning.
Yes, N5K-C5020P-BF is discontinued: end of sale was November 27, 2012, and the last date of support was November 30, 2017. Treat an order as legacy replacement hardware. New sealed condition does not restart the lifecycle or restore current Cisco hardware support.
ORM offers N5K-C5020P-BF new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco originally provided a 1-year limited hardware warranty, but Cisco service ended November 30, 2017.
N5K-C5020P-BF includes Ethernet Base Services N5000-AS; native Fibre Channel, FCoE and related storage services require separate feature entitlement. Licenses are tied to the switch host ID. Permanent licenses are not time-bound, and evaluation features have a 120-day grace period rather than permanent entitlement.
No, N5K-C5020P-BF is supplied without power supplies. N5K-PAC-1200W is a compatible AC supply, and the chassis supports redundant power operation when appropriately equipped. Specify the supply quantity separately and confirm the electrical rating and power connection requirements before treating the chassis as a complete powered assembly.
Nexus 5020 supports SFP-10G-SR optics and SFP-H10GB-CU1M, SFP-H10GB-CU3M or SFP-H10GB-CU5M direct-attach connections. Select the connection by installed distance and the equipment at the other end. Specify the required quantity separately rather than treating empty SFP+ cages as populated optical links.
Nexus 5020 accepts two expansion modules. N5K-M1600 adds six Ethernet ports; N5K-M1404 combines Ethernet and Fibre Channel ports; N5K-M1008 supplies native Fibre Channel ports. Choose the module combination around the required connection types, and verify storage entitlement when the intended configuration includes storage services.
Yes, N5K-C5020P-BF supports virtual port channels, allowing links connected to two switches to appear as one port channel to an attached device. A vPC pair is not a hardware stack. Plan the peer relationship, peer-link and downstream aggregation configuration before extending an existing installation.
N5K-C5020P-BF has 40 fixed Ethernet ports, while N5K-C5010P-BF has 20. Both models are discontinued. For legacy replacement purchasing, N5K-C5020P-BF matches the higher-density installation, while N5K-C5010P-BF matches an installation needing the smaller fixed-port count; neither is a current-generation upgrade option.
N5K-C5020P-BFS is a storage-enabled configuration, while N5K-C5020P-BF is the base chassis configuration. Both models are discontinued. A legacy Ethernet-only replacement can use the base configuration; an existing storage-enabled installation requires confirmation of the corresponding entitlement rather than assuming the two configurations include identical software rights.
No, the Nexus 5000 models covered here provide Layer 2 Ethernet switching rather than inter-VLAN IP routing. Their Ethernet switching and storage features do not turn the chassis into an IP router. Keep the routing function on a separate device when defining the replacement configuration.
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