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N5K-C5596T-FA
Cisco N5K-C5596T-FA Nexus 5500 32-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet S...
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N5K-C5596T-FA combines 32 fixed 1/10GBASE-T connections with 16 fixed 1/10G SFP+ unified ports for data center server access. The managed Layer 2 configuration belongs to the Nexus 5500 series and provides fixed connections alongside three slots for optional expansion modules. The Cisco Nexus 5596T occupies two rack units and uses back-to-front, port-side intake airflow in this configuration. N5K-C5596T-NFA, also discontinued, instead uses port-side exhaust airflow. Within the Cisco Nexus 5000 family, this copper-equipped chassis accommodates Ethernet connectivity alongside optional storage networking functions.
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1920 Gbps switching capacity defines the maximum Layer 2 switching envelope. 1428 Mpps forwarding establishes the packet-processing limit, while 32000 MAC entries bound learned-address scale. N5K-C5596T-FA uses cut-through forwarding and supports MSTP and LACP for spanning-tree and link-aggregation configurations. The default software does not include enabled IP routing; optional routing requires additional hardware and licensing. Preserve the intended spanning-tree and port-channel topology when introducing the chassis into an existing network, and distinguish the installed configuration from the chassis maximum when assigning connections.
Specify N5K-C5596T-FA as new sealed or certified refurbished, and identify the required condition and expansion configuration on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, optics bay recognition, module bay recognition, PSU status, fan status and clean boot; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty and service ended May 31, 2024. PO orders are accepted, government buyers receive Net-30 terms, and enterprise or volume orders can specify regional stock and RMA handling across the UK, EU, US and MEA, including RMA with advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 32 x 1/10GBASE-T, 16 x 1/10G SFP+ |
Max Power Draw | 1050W |
Cooling | 4 x N5596UP-FAN-B |
Replaces | N6K-C6001-64T; end of sale April 30, 2017 |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended May 31, 2024 |
When an existing rack needs additional copper connections, three N55-M12T expansion modules allow the chassis to accommodate 68 10GBASE-T ports. Treat that populated arrangement as a separate order configuration rather than an attribute of the bare chassis. Specify module quantities and the required copper connection count before releasing the PO.
When staging a chassis with N55-M160L3 and no other I/O modules, port-channel numbers 127 and 128 are reserved for internal communication. Exclude those numbers from the initial configuration template and record the module layout alongside planned interface assignments. Confirm the numbering plan before the purchase order is released.
Current Cisco service and support
Cisco service for this configuration ended May 31, 2024, so current Cisco support cannot accompany the order. No current replacement PID is assigned to this configuration.
FCoE cabling beyond 30 meters
FCoE over the fixed 10GBASE-T interfaces is limited to 30 m using Category 6a or Category 7 cabling. Longer copper storage connections exceed this connection limit.
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| N5K-C5596T-FA |  N5K-C5672UP |  N5K-C5672UP-16G |  N5K-C5596UP-FA |  N5K-C5548UP-FA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 749 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm | 749 mm | 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 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 88 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 88 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5K-C5596T-FA | N5K-C5672UP | N5K-C5672UP-16G | N5K-C5596UP-FA | N5K-C5548UP-FA |
| Power Consumption | 1050W | 450W | 550W | 882W | 600W |
| Switching Capacity | 1920 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1920 Gbps | 960 Gbps |
| Weight | 21.55 kg | 14.52 kg. | 14.51 kg. | 21.55 kg. | 15.88 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 440 mm |
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Reviewed on the 29 April 2021
Stable 10GT and SFP+ ports handled high throughput efficiently.
Reviewed on the 12 September 2024
Easy integration into existing Cisco infrastructure with predictable results.
Reviewed on the 3 August 2025
Reliable 2RU chassis with dual power supplies ensured uptime.
Reviewed on the 12 August 2022
Professional-grade switch for aggregation and core deployments.
Reviewed on the 31 March 2023
High performance and stable under continuous operation.
N5K-C5596T-FA identifies a Nexus 5596T chassis with copper and SFP+ interfaces and back-to-front airflow. N5K identifies the Nexus 5000 family; C5596T names the copper-equipped 5596T model; FA identifies this airflow configuration. The configuration includes 32 10GBASE-T ports, 16 SFP+ ports and three expansion slots.
N5K-C5596T-FA supports CLI management through the console, SSHv2 or Telnet, with in-band and dedicated Ethernet management access. Additional paths include SNMPv1/v2/v3, XML NETCONF, Cisco DCNM, Cisco Fabric Manager and CiscoWorks LMS. Role-based access control governs administrative permissions; identify the required management connection and integration method before staging the configuration.
N5K-C5596T-FA is discontinued: end of sale was May 5, 2019, and the last date of support was May 31, 2024. Software maintenance ended May 4, 2020, followed by vulnerability/security support on May 4, 2022. Cisco service has ended, and no replacement PID is assigned to this configuration.
ORM Systems supplies N5K-C5596T-FA new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty and service ended May 31, 2024.
N5K-C5596T-FA uses default Layer 2 software, with individual feature licenses or Cisco ONE Foundation and Advanced perpetual bundles for optional functionality. Routing additionally requires N55-M160L3 or N55-M160L3-V2 and the relevant routing licenses. Confirm the existing entitlements on the order rather than assuming optional functionality from the chassis part number.
N5K-C5596T-FA was the replacement for N6K-C6001-64T, whose end-of-sale date was April 30, 2017. This is a historical replacement relationship, not an indication of current Cisco support. For an existing replacement requirement, reconcile the required connection mix and rack allocation before carrying the older part number's requirements onto the PO.
The Nexus 5596T accommodates 68 10GBASE-T ports when all three expansion slots contain N55-M12T modules. Each N55-M12T adds 12 copper ports beyond the fixed connections. The expanded arrangement is not the bare-chassis configuration, so specify the installed module quantity and required connection count explicitly on the purchase order.
Yes, the Nexus 5596T supports FCoE over its 10GBASE-T ports for connections of 30 m or less using Category 6a or Category 7 cabling. Storage functionality requires the appropriate entitlement. Check the complete cable route and the existing storage configuration before specifying copper FCoE connections for the order.
N5K-C5596T-FA uses back-to-front, port-side intake airflow, whereas N5K-C5596T-NFA uses port-side exhaust airflow. Both configurations are discontinued. The FA configuration suits an existing port-side intake requirement; the NFA configuration matches the opposite airflow arrangement. Select by the established rack cooling direction rather than treating the suffixes as interchangeable.
N5K-C5596T-FA has 32 fixed 10GBASE-T ports, whereas N6K-C6001-64T has 48 fixed 10GBASE-T ports. Both models are discontinued. The former corresponds to a lower fixed-copper connection requirement; the latter corresponds to a 48-connection requirement. Use that distinction to reconcile historical replacement orders, not to assume equivalent copper density.
The Nexus 5596T supports SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR and SFP-10G-ER optical modules, plus SFP-H10GB-CU1M, SFP-H10GB-CU3M and SFP-H10GB-CU5M direct-attach cables. Specify the required connection medium and accessory PID on the order. Match the selected accessory to the far-end interface and cable route rather than ordering an unspecified SFP+ connection.
N5K-C5596T-FA occupies 2U in a standard rack and measures 88 mm high, 439 mm wide and 749 mm deep. Its published maximum configured weight is 21.55 kg. Confirm rack depth, mounting arrangements and handling requirements before scheduling installation; the enclosure depth matters independently of its two-unit rack allocation.
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