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N5K-C5596T-FA
Nexus 5596T Chassis, 2RU, with 2PS/4Fans, 32x10GT/16xSFP+ Fi...
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- Nexus 5596T Chassis, 2RU, with 2PS/4Fans, 32x10GT/16xSFP+ Fixed Ports
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N5K-C5596T-FA Overview
N5K-C5596T-FA is a high-performance data center switching solution designed with a robust architecture that combines advanced switching capabilities, multiple power options including redundant power supplies, and a high density of ports to meet critical network demands. Engineered for scalability, it features versatile stacking options and a reliable chassis that ensures consistent performance in mission-critical environments, making it an ideal choice for modern enterprise and cloud infrastructure deployments.
Built to support advanced data center applications, N5K-C5596T-FA delivers exceptional throughput and low latency, accommodating a mix of Ethernet and fiber media to suit varied deployment needs. Its optimized design balances power efficiency and performance, making it suitable for virtualized environments, high-performance computing clusters, and large-scale network backbones that demand secure, resilient connectivity.
N5K-C5596T-FA price is $12,559.00, a 74.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $48,450.00. N5K-C5596T-FA is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N5K-C5596T-FA Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 550 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N5K-C5596T-FA
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- N/A
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 960 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 5596T Fabric Adapter
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
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Product Comparison Table
 N5K-C5596T-FA |  N5K-C5672UP |  N5K-C5672UP-16G |  N5K-C5596UP-FA |  N5K-C5548UP-FA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 28 inches | 15 inches | 18.5 inches | 18.6 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | N/A | IP Services | IP Services | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5K-C5596T-FA | N5K-C5672UP | N5K-C5672UP-16G | N5K-C5596UP-FA | N5K-C5548UP-FA |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 16 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | N/A | 16 fixed Ethernet ports with optional uplink expansion | 48 fixed Ethernet ports with 8 dedicated 10G uplink slots | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 550 W | N/A | 200 W | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 5596T Fabric Adapter | Cisco Nexus 5672UP Switch | Cisco Nexus N5K-C5672UP-16G Switch | Cisco Nexus 5596UP-FA Universal Port Switch | Cisco Nexus 5548UP Unified Port Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | Combo | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 2560 Gbps | 640 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 10G | 10G | 40G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 20 lbs | 10 lbs | 30 lbs | 24 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.6 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Lennox Hardy
4
Easy integration into existing Cisco infrastructure with predictable results.
M
Malcolm Rivers
5
Reliable 2RU chassis with dual power supplies ensured uptime.
N
Nelson Whitaker
3
Professional-grade switch for aggregation and core deployments.
O
Orson Hale
4
High performance and stable under continuous operation.
Questions & Answers
What is the Nexus 5596T Chassis (SKU: N5K-C5596T-FA)?
The Nexus 5596T (SKU: N5K-C5596T-FA) is a 2RU enterprise-class switch chassis offering 32x10GBase-T and 16xSFP+ fixed ports, dual hot-swappable power supplies, and four redundant fans for high availability.
How many 10GbE ports are available on the Nexus 5596T?
The Nexus 5596T provides 32 copper 10GBase-T ports and 16 SFP+ ports for 10GbE fiber connectivity, delivering a total of 48 fixed high-speed interfaces.
What is the form factor and mounting option for N5K-C5596T-FA?
The Nexus 5596T is a 2RU rack-mountable chassis compatible with standard 19-inch racks and includes mounting brackets for quick installation.
What power supply and fan redundancy does this chassis support?
The N5K-C5596T-FA features two hot-swappable power supply units and four front-accessible, hot-swappable fans, ensuring N+1 redundancy for continuous operation.