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N5K-C5596UP is a Cisco Nexus 5596UP managed data center switch for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE fabrics. The base chassis provides 48 fixed unified SFP+ ports that operate as 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE or as 8/4/2/1 Gbps native Fibre Channel, with three expansion slots for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, unified port, QSFP, or Layer 3 modules sold separately. It is a 2RU Nexus 5500 platform switch running Cisco NX-OS, with redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules. Compared with N5K-C5548UP, this SKU doubles the fixed unified port count from 32 to 48 and adds three expansion slots instead of one.
1920 Gbps Layer 2 throughput supports line-rate 10 Gigabit Ethernet and converged fabric traffic across the Nexus 5596UP chassis. 1428 Mpps Layer 2 forwarding rate aligns the switch with dense server access and fabric extender aggregation designs. 160 Gbps Layer 3 forwarding and 240 Mpps are available when the Nexus 5596 Layer 3 expansion module is installed with the required Layer 3 license. Cisco NX-OS provides the operating system, while the default software includes Layer 2 features and management services, with additional licenses enabling Layer 3, storage protocol, VM-FEX, FabricPath, and network services functions. N5K-C5596UP supports vPC, Enhanced vPC with Nexus 2000 fabric extenders, FCoE, Data Center Bridging, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, LACP, jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, 4096 VLANs, and a 32,000-entry MAC table.
N5K-C5596UP operates at the data center server access or aggregation layer where unified LAN and SAN traffic share a low-latency 10G switching fabric. It connects rack servers, converged network adapters, storage-facing Fibre Channel links, Nexus 2000 fabric extenders, and upstream data center switching while occupying 2RU of rack space. This switch is not a StackWise platform, so scale is normally designed through vPC, Enhanced vPC, fabric extenders, and upstream aggregation. ORM Systems supplies this switch in new and certified refurbished condition, with refurbishment checks focused on SFP+ port response, module bay condition, power-supply health, fan status, NX-OS boot behavior, and management access. Request pricing with quantity, condition, airflow direction, expansion modules, optics, licenses, warranty needs, and delivery details for enterprise or volume procurement.
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N5K-C5596UP operates at the data center server access layer where 10G SFP+ links connect rack servers, converged network adapters, and upstream switching. Engineers configure VLANs, vPC domains, jumbo frames, Data Center Bridging, and management access in Cisco NX-OS before connecting production workloads. The 48 fixed unified ports provide the base access fabric, while expansion slots support additional Ethernet, Fibre Channel, QSFP, or Layer 3 modules. The rack gains a controlled Nexus 5500 access point for legacy compute and storage connectivity.
A unified LAN and SAN fabric uses N5K-C5596UP where Ethernet, FCoE, and native Fibre Channel traffic share a Nexus 5500 switching layer. Engineers assign unified ports to Ethernet or Fibre Channel mode, validate the required storage protocol licenses, and connect converged network adapters or storage targets through supported SFP+ optics. The Layer 3 module is added only where routed services are part of the design. The environment gains a consolidated access fabric that keeps legacy LAN and SAN operations aligned.
Fabric extender aggregation places N5K-C5596UP above Cisco Nexus 2000 fabric extenders in a rack or row design. Network teams connect FEX fabric interfaces to the Nexus 5596UP, configure Enhanced vPC where dual attachment is required, and centralize policy through the parent NX-OS switch. The 2RU chassis and three expansion slots give the design room for uplinks, storage connectivity, or Layer 3 services as required. The access domain gains simpler edge cabling, consistent port policy, and parent-switch control for legacy server rows.
N5K-C5596UP matched our legacy Nexus 5500 fabric requirement and kept unified-port planning clear.
The SKU details helped separate the 5596UP from the 5596T before the quote was reviewed.
Useful Nexus content for checking expansion slots, Layer 3 module needs, and power supply expectations.
N5K-C5596UP was documented well for refurbishment checks and legacy data center spares planning.
The comparison with 5548UP and 5596T helped procurement confirm the correct unified-port chassis.
Good technical coverage for a retired Nexus switch, especially around modules and licensing.
The listing made it easier to validate airflow, optics, and module requirements before ordering.
N5K-C5596UP is a Cisco Nexus 5596UP managed data center switch with 48 fixed unified SFP+ ports and three expansion slots. It supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE operation in Nexus 5500 server-access and aggregation designs. Buyers use this SKU for legacy unified fabric, Nexus 2000 FEX aggregation, and converged LAN/SAN environments.
N5K-C5596UP identifies a Cisco Nexus 5000 family chassis in the Nexus 5596UP model class. The 5596UP portion identifies the 2RU unified-port switch with 48 fixed unified SFP+ ports and three expansion slots. The UP designation separates it from the 5596T, which uses fixed 10GBASE-T copper plus SFP+ ports.
N5K-C5596UP is a fixed-plus-expansion data center switch chassis. The switch has 48 fixed unified ports and three empty expansion slots that accept supported Nexus 5500 modules. It is not a modular supervisor chassis, and its expansion bays should not be counted as installed ports unless modules are included in the quoted configuration.
N5K-C5596UP sits in the Cisco Nexus 5500 platform within the broader Nexus 5000 Series. Cisco lists the Nexus 5000 Series as end of sale, with the series released April 8, 2008, end of sale May 5, 2021, and end of support May 31, 2026 on the support page.
N5K-C5596UP has 48 fixed unified SFP+ ports on the base chassis and three expansion slots. Cisco describes the Nexus 5596UP as supporting up to 96 ports when populated with three 16-port expansion modules. Database port-count fields should separate the 48 fixed ports from optional expansion-module capacity.
N5K-C5596UP provides up to 1920 Gbps of Layer 2 throughput and 1428 Mpps Layer 2 forwarding. With the Nexus 5596 Layer 3 expansion module, Cisco lists up to 160 Gbps of Layer 3 forwarding capability and 240 Mpps shared by the I/O ports in the chassis.
N5K-C5596UP supports Fibre Channel and FCoE through its unified port architecture. The fixed unified ports support 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE or native Fibre Channel speeds of 8/4/2/1 Gbps. Supported expansion modules also add Ethernet, Fibre Channel, unified port, or QSFP connectivity depending on the installed module.
N5K-C5596UP is a Layer 3-capable Nexus switch, but Layer 3 functions require the supported Nexus 5596 Layer 3 expansion module and the relevant license. Cisco states the default system software includes Layer 2 and management features, while additional licenses enable Layer 3 IP unicast and multicast routing functions.
N5K-C5596UP runs Cisco NX-OS and supports data center switch management through console access, the 10/100/1000 management port, SNMP MIBs, syslog, role-based access, Cisco DCNM-era workflows, and standard NX-OS CLI operations. Staging should confirm the installed NX-OS release, license files, module inventory, airflow direction, and saved configuration.
N5K-C5596UP is not a StackWise-style stackable switch. Nexus 5500 scale is normally designed through vPC, Enhanced vPC, Nexus 2000 fabric extenders, and upstream aggregation rather than a single stack control plane. Cisco documents Enhanced vPC with Nexus 2000 fabric extenders connected to Nexus 5500 platform switches.
N5K-C5596UP is used for data center server access, fabric extender aggregation, and unified LAN/SAN switching. It connects 10G servers, converged network adapters, Nexus 2000 fabric extenders, Fibre Channel storage links, and upstream data center switches. The platform fits legacy Nexus 5500 environments that still depend on NX-OS and unified ports.
N5K-C5596UP fits legacy data centers that need higher Nexus 5500 port density than a Nexus 5548UP. The base chassis provides 48 fixed unified ports, and the three expansion slots allow growth toward 96 ports with supported modules. It is most relevant where existing designs still standardize on Nexus 5500 fabrics.
N5K-C5596UP suits workloads that require 10 Gigabit Ethernet, FCoE, Fibre Channel integration, vPC, and low-latency server access. Typical roles include virtualized server racks, converged network adapter deployments, storage-facing access, high-performance computing access, Nexus 2000 fabric extender aggregation, and legacy unified-fabric refresh or spare programs in data centers.
N5K-C5596UP works as a parent switch for Cisco Nexus 2000 fabric extenders in supported Nexus 5500 designs. Cisco documents Nexus 2000 fabric extenders single- or dual-connected to Nexus 5500 switches using Enhanced vPC. Designs should verify fabric extender model, NX-OS release, uplink optics, and feature licensing before staging.
N5K-C5596UP supports Nexus 5500 expansion modules including N55-M16P 16-port 1/10GE Ethernet/FCoE, N55-M8P8FP 8-port Fibre Channel plus 8-port Ethernet/FCoE, N55-M16UP 16-port unified port, N55-M4Q 4-port QSFP, and N55-M160L3 Layer 3 expansion modules. Module choice changes port mix, optics, licensing, airflow planning, spare strategy, and deployment role.
N5K-C5596UP uses SFP+ and SFP optics depending on Ethernet or Fibre Channel mode. Cisco lists 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER, GLC-ZX-SM, FET-10G, Twinax cables, 1000BASE-T SFPs, and 8-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ options in the Nexus 5500 platform data sheet for validated connectivity, cable inventory, and distance planning.
N5K-C5596UP aligns with Nexus 5500 standards such as IEEE 802.1D, 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.1Qaz, 802.1Qbb, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.3ad, 802.3ae, and Fibre Channel standards including FC-BB-5 for FCoE. Buyers should match required features to the installed NX-OS release and licenses.
N5K-C5596UP uses Cisco NX-OS base software for default Layer 2 and management operation. Cisco lists Nexus 5500 license options including Layer 3 Base, Layer 3 Enterprise, Storage Protocol Services, VM-FEX, FabricPath, and Network Services licenses. A quote should identify which licenses are already installed or required.
N5K-C5596UP provides 48 fixed unified ports and three expansion slots in a 2RU chassis. N5K-C5548UP provides 32 fixed unified ports and one expansion slot in a 1RU chassis. Buyers choose the 5596UP when the design needs more fixed unified ports, more expansion capacity, or larger Nexus 5500 aggregation density.
N5K-C5596UP uses 48 fixed unified SFP+ ports for Ethernet, FCoE, or native Fibre Channel operation. N5K-C5596T uses 32 fixed 10GBASE-T copper ports plus 16 fixed SFP+ ports and also supports three expansion slots. Buyers choose based on server cabling, Fibre Channel needs, and copper versus SFP+ access.
N5K-C5596UP provides 48 fixed unified ports, while the Nexus 5548P provides 32 fixed 1/10G SFP+ Ethernet and FCoE ports with one expansion slot. The UP model is relevant when native Fibre Channel flexibility on fixed ports matters, while the 5548P targets Ethernet and FCoE without unified fixed-port behavior.
N5K-C56128P appears in Cisco's EOL replacement table for N5K-C5596UP and provides a newer Nexus 5600-generation 2RU chassis profile with 48 x 10G SFP+ ports and 4 x 40G QSFP+ ports. Buyers compare it when planning migration away from Nexus 5596UP hardware while retaining Nexus-style operations.
N5K-C5596UP can be quoted through ORM Systems in new old stock or certified refurbished condition when supply is available. Availability depends on legacy inventory, airflow direction, power-supply configuration, fan modules, expansion modules, optics, license status, testing queue, warranty requirements, delivery location, and required dispatch timing.
N5K-C5596UP pricing depends on condition, chassis airflow, included power supplies and fan modules, expansion modules, Layer 3 module, optics, cable bundle, installed licenses, cosmetic grade, testing scope, warranty term, destination, and current legacy-market availability. A bare chassis quote differs from a fully populated unified-fabric bundle.
N5K-C5596UP is covered by Cisco's Nexus 5500 Series end-of-sale and end-of-life announcement. Cisco lists the affected N5K-C5596UP product family in the notice and shows the end-of-sale date as May 5, 2019 for the Nexus 5500 Series switches covered by that announcement, so sourcing is legacy-market driven.
Lead time for N5K-C5596UP depends on available legacy stock, requested condition, airflow direction, module configuration, optics, licenses, refurbishment queue, accessory bundle, and destination. Refurbished units, storage bundles, and matched pairs can have different dispatch windows. A quote request should include the exact configuration needed for staging.
ORM Systems supports bulk quotation requests for N5K-C5596UP when buyers provide target quantity, condition preference, airflow requirement, expansion module list, optics, cables, license expectations, warranty term, and delivery details. Volume pricing is most accurate when every chassis requires the same validation scope and accessory bundle.
ORM Systems lists enterprise hardware such as N5K-C5596UP with new old stock and certified refurbished sourcing options and up to a 3-year warranty where applicable. Warranty terms should be confirmed during quotation because coverage varies by condition, region, stock source, included modules, optics, licenses, and commercial agreement.
Refurbished N5K-C5596UP units should be validated for chassis condition, SFP+ port response, expansion bay condition, power-supply status, fan operation, NX-OS boot behavior, management access, module recognition, airflow match, and console login. For this SKU, port behavior and module inventory matter because deployments often restore legacy fabric roles.
Cisco documents Nexus 5500 platform compliance with standards including UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class A, CISPR22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN55024, FIPS 140-2 Level 1, and RoHS 6 compliance for audit review and procurement records.
N5K-C5596UP requires normal Nexus staging, including console access, NX-OS release review, license verification, module inventory check, airflow confirmation, management IP setup, VLAN and vPC configuration, FCoE or Fibre Channel planning, optics validation, power-supply checks, fan checks, SNMP or syslog setup, and backup of the final configuration.
N5K-C5596UP uses base Cisco NX-OS software for default Layer 2 and management operation, but additional licenses are required for functions such as Layer 3 IP routing, storage protocol services, FabricPath, VM-FEX, or network services. Buyers should confirm installed license files before treating a refurbished chassis as feature-complete.
Common accessories for N5K-C5596UP include 1100W power supplies, fan modules matching airflow direction, rack-mount hardware, console cable, SFP+ optics, Fibre Channel SFPs, Twinax cables, expansion modules, blank module covers, Layer 3 module where required, and license documentation. Accessory planning should match the target rack and fabric design.
Buyers can request N5K-C5596UP from ORM Systems for UK procurement, subject to legacy stock, condition, configuration, and validation requirements. A useful quote request includes the exact SKU, quantity, airflow direction, expansion module needs, optics, licenses, warranty term, delivery location, target deployment date, and required testing scope.
ORM Systems supports international hardware requests for enterprise IT products, including Cisco Nexus switching, subject to availability, export checks, logistics options, destination requirements, and configuration validation. For N5K-C5596UP, buyers should provide destination country, quantity, condition preference, airflow direction, module list, accessory bundle, warranty needs, and target delivery date.
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