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N5K-C5596UP-FA
Cisco N5K-C5596UP-FA Nexus 5500 48-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet...
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N5K-C5596UP-FA provides 48 fixed unified SFP+ ports for 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet server connections and licensed native Fibre Channel or FCoE operation. The managed Layer 2 switch combines built-in interfaces with empty expansion bays, allowing additional connectivity through separately selected interface modules. Front-to-back airflow suits racks arranged for that cooling direction, while the 2U chassis accommodates server and storage access connections. Within the Nexus 5500 family, unified ports allow Ethernet and native Fibre Channel assignments on the same hardware, subject to the required software entitlements. The discontinued N5K-C5548UP-FA has 32 fixed unified ports rather than 48. The broader Nexus 5000 family serves physical servers, virtualized environments, and storage access networks; this configuration does not deliver PoE endpoint power.
N5K-C5596UP-FA price for new stock is $53,130.00. N5K-C5596UP-FA refurb price is $411.60. N5K-C5596UP-FA is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1920 Gbps switching capacity supports the chassis at its maximum supported interface configuration, while 1428 Mpps forwarding handles Layer 2 traffic in hardware. The MAC table accommodates 32000 entries for attached network devices. N5K-C5596UP-FA uses a unified crossbar fabric ASIC and unified port controllers to forward Ethernet and storage frames through a cut-through architecture. LACP supports link aggregation, with as many as 16 interfaces in an EtherChannel; PVRST+ and MSTP provide spanning-tree control, including 64 MSTP instances. VLAN support extends to 4096 VLANs for traffic segmentation. Management includes console access, SSHv2, Telnet, SNMP, XML NETCONF, and Cisco DCNM integration. Native IP routing is not enabled by the base chassis configuration. 882W maximum Layer 2 power consumption sets the upper electrical planning figure, compared with 660W typical operating consumption; the supply rating is not the switch's operating draw.
Specify N5K-C5596UP-FA as new sealed or certified refurbished, with ORM's up to 3-year extended warranty for new hardware or up to 1-year warranty for certified refurbished hardware; every condition includes 30-day returns, 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, module bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Submit the required condition, quantities, and accessory line items together on the purchase order. ORM accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement, and handles enterprise and volume requirements through regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1/10G unified SFP+ ports |
Max Power Draw | 882W in the Layer 2 configuration |
Cooling | 4 N5596UP-FAN modules |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended May 31, 2024. |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93360YC-FX2 / N5K-C56128P discontinued. |
Enterprises requiring sub-microsecond latency and non-blocking throughput deploy the N5K-C5596UP-FA Nexus 5596UP 2RU chassis (2PS, 4 fans, 48 fixed 10GE ports) as spine-leaf aggregation. This high-density 10GE fabric delivers seamless east-west traffic, automated VXLAN EVPN underlay, and dual-feed power redundancy for 99.999% uptime, driving scalable growth and operational efficiency.
Cloud service providers leverage the Cisco Nexus 5596UP chassis (48×10GE, 2PS, 4 fans) as the underlay switch for multi-tenant VXLAN EVPN overlays. By combining high-performance 10-Gigabit ports with NX-OS programmable automation and active-active fabric links, teams achieve dynamic VM migration, micro-segmentation, and accelerated service provisioning, reducing time-to-market and operational overhead.
Large campus networks centralize voice, video, and data over a single chassis using the N5K-C5596UP-FA Nexus 5596UP (48 fixed 10GE ports, 2PS, 4 fans). With FCoE support, advanced QoS, and hardware-based security, organizations simplify policy enforcement across hundreds of edge switches. The result is streamlined management, guaranteed service levels, and resilient connectivity with redundant power supplies.
When additional server racks need connections through an existing parent-switch architecture, the Nexus 5500 family supports 24 fabric extenders per parent in a Layer 2 configuration. Map the planned extenders, parent connections, and server-facing interfaces before purchasing expansion hardware, then specify the required parent-switch configuration on the purchase order.
When an existing server or storage environment requires jumbo frames, the Nexus 5500 family supports frames of 9216 bytes. A staging purchase can validate the intended endpoint and intermediate-network settings before production changes. Define the required frame size and acceptance checks before ordering the lab configuration and its connection hardware.
When an existing installation needs IP routing without replacing its chassis, N55-M160L3-V2 provides the required Layer 3 expansion hardware. Only one Layer 3 module is supported per system, and installation uses an expansion slot. Reserve that slot in the interface plan and specify the routing module before issuing the purchase order.
Native 40G or 100G connections
N55-M4Q operates only in 4x10G mode, not native 40G. N9K-C93360YC-FX2 provides 100G connections and also changes the access configuration to 96 ports supporting 1/10/25G.
Active Cisco hardware support
Cisco service for this chassis ended May 31, 2024. N9K-C93360YC-FX2 is the current replacement-chain option to evaluate when continuing manufacturer support is a purchase requirement.
IP routing from the base chassis
The base configuration supplies Layer 2 switching. IP routing requires additional Layer 3 hardware and software entitlements; purchasing a routing license alone does not supply the missing hardware.
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| N5K-C5596UP-FA |  N5K-C5672UP |  N5K-C56128P |  N5K-C5672UP-16G |  N5K-C5596T-FA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 749 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm | 762 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 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 88 mm | 44 mm | 88 mm | 44 mm | 88 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5K-C5596UP-FA | N5K-C5672UP | N5K-C56128P | N5K-C5672UP-16G | N5K-C5596T-FA |
| Power Consumption | 882W | 450W | 880W | 550W | 1050W |
| Switching Capacity | 1920 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1920 Gbps |
| Weight | 21.55 kg. | 14.52 kg. | 27.22 kg | 14.51 kg. | 21.55 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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Reviewed on the 18 January 2021
48 fixed 10GE ports provided predictable performance for our enterprise network.
Reviewed on the 11 December 2020
Dual power supplies and fans ensured high availability.
Reviewed on the 17 August 2025
Handles high-density workloads efficiently.
Reviewed on the 29 September 2023
Professional-grade Cisco solution with easy management.
Reviewed on the 11 February 2023
Stable, reliable, and enterprise-ready switch.
N5K-C5596UP-FA identifies a Nexus 5000 family chassis: C5596UP names the 48-fixed-port unified model, and FA selects front-to-back airflow. The configuration includes two N55-PAC-1100W AC supplies, N5596UP-FAN trays, and three expansion slots. The 96-port capability requires expansion hardware; 96 ports are not installed in the base chassis.
Nexus 5500 switches are managed through console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, SNMP, XML NETCONF, Cisco DCNM, Cisco Fabric Manager, and CiscoWorks LMS. Management can use in-band connections or the dedicated Ethernet management interface. Specify the administration and monitoring methods needed for the installation before configuring management access.
N5K-C5596UP-FA is discontinued: end of sale was May 5, 2019, and Cisco support ended May 31, 2024. Security support ended May 4, 2022. Remaining hardware purchases do not restore manufacturer service eligibility, so continued use requires a procurement and maintenance plan that accounts for those completed milestones.
ORM Systems offers N5K-C5596UP-FA new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year warranty. Every condition has 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty is no longer active because manufacturer support ended May 31, 2024.
N5K-C5596UP-FA supports perpetual feature licenses, individually purchased packages, and legacy Cisco ONE Foundation or Advanced suites; term subscriptions are not supported. These legacy ordering paths are discontinued. Permanent licenses have no expiry term, while evaluation licenses expire and cannot be used in production. Confirm the required installed entitlements before ordering.
N5K-C5596UP-FA accepts N55-M16P, N55-M8P8FP, N55-M16UP, and N55-M4Q interface expansion modules. The chassis has three expansion slots, but the base configuration does not populate them with these cards. N55-M4Q connections operate only as 4x10G breakout links, so that card does not provide native 40G Ethernet operation.
Yes, N5K-C5596UP-FA includes two N55-PAC-1100W AC power supplies and supports 1:1 power redundancy. Both supplies are hot-swappable, and the chassis includes four N5596UP-FAN modules. Specify the complete chassis configuration when ordering, because similarly named spare-chassis variants do not necessarily include the same power and cooling hardware.
Yes, the Nexus 5500 family supports vPC and Enhanced vPC, including dual connections from fabric extenders to two parent switches. These features support paired-switch connection architectures rather than a hardware stack. Identify the required parent switches, connection topology, and port-channel configuration before specifying the associated interface and cabling quantities.
Nexus 5500 switches support SFP-10G-SR for multimode fiber, SFP-10G-LR for single-mode fiber, and SFP-H10GB-CU3M for 3m direct-attach links. These connection types require matching remote interfaces and suitable media. Specify the exact connection part number and quantity for each link rather than ordering only the switch chassis.
N5K-C5596UP-FA has 48 fixed unified ports, while N5K-C5548UP-FA has 32 fixed unified ports. Both models are discontinued. The former fits an existing installation requiring the larger fixed-port allocation; the latter represents the lower-density configuration. For either legacy requirement, match the installed port allocation before specifying a replacement chassis.
N5K-C5596UP-FA includes power supplies and fans, while N5K-C5596UP-S= is a spare chassis supplied without those components. Both variants are discontinued. The complete configuration suits orders requiring power and cooling hardware; the spare-chassis configuration requires a separate plan for those components before an existing installation can be restored.
N9K-C93360YC-FX2 provides 100G connections, whereas N5K-C5596UP-FA supports native Ethernet connections at 10G and below. The replacement chain passes through the discontinued N5K-C56128P. N5K-C5596UP-FA serves an exact legacy-chassis requirement; N9K-C93360YC-FX2 is the current refresh option for buyers requiring higher-speed network connections rather than a like-for-like spare.
Yes, N5K-C5596UP-FA supports IP routing after adding N55-M160L3 or N55-M160L3-V2 hardware and the required licenses. N55-BAS1K9 permits unlimited static routes and 256 dynamic routes across supported protocols. N55-LAN1K9 adds enterprise routing capabilities and requires the base license; the routing hardware supports 8000 route entries.
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