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N5K-C5672UP-16G
Nexus 5672UP 1RU, 24x10G SFP+, 24pxUP SFP+, 6x40G QSFP+
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N5K-C5672UP-16G Overview
N5K-C5672UP-16G is built on a robust modular architecture that delivers high performance and seamless scalability for data center and enterprise deployments. It features versatile power options with redundant power supply support, a rich assortment of ports, and stacking capabilities designed to optimize network redundancy and simplify management.
N5K-C5672UP-16G is engineered for demanding use cases, offering exceptional throughput and low latency with support for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. Its flexible uplink configuration, combined with efficient port design and reliable switching capacity, makes it ideal for cloud infrastructures, high-availability environments, and mission-critical applications.
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N5K-C5672UP-16G Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- IOS
- IP Services
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Weight
- 10 lbs
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Power Consumption
- 200 W
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 16 Ports
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N5K-C5672UP-16G
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 16 fixed Ethernet ports with optional uplink expansion
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus N5K-C5672UP-16G Switch
- Depth
- 15 inches
N5K-C5672UP-16G Use Case
Leaf-Spine High-Density Spine Switch for Enterprise Data Centers
In a large enterprise data center migrating to a leaf-spine architecture, deploying the N5K-C5672UP-16G (Nexus 5672UP 1RU, 24×10G SFP+, 24 pxUP SFP+, 6×40G QSFP+) as a high-density spine switch ensures sub-microsecond latency and non-blocking 40 Gbps uplinks. This use case delivers predictable east-west traffic performance, seamless scaling to hundreds of leaf switches, and simplified capacity expansion—resulting in up to 70% faster VM migration and 50% lower network-fabric overhead.
Unified Converged Fabric for Virtualized Storage and Compute
For hyper-converged infrastructure running mixed compute and storage traffic, the Nexus 5672UP’s unified I/O (24 10 Gbps SFP+ ports with 16 pxUP for lossless storage and six 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplinks) consolidates LAN and SAN on a single fabric. This deployment reduces rack cabling by 60%, optimizes throughput for iSCSI/NFS workloads, and simplifies QoS management—delivering 40% lower TCO and consistent sub-millisecond storage latency.
Scalable Multi-Tenant VXLAN-EVPN Fabric for Cloud Service Providers
Cloud service providers leveraging VXLAN-EVPN for tenant isolation deploy the Nexus 5672UP as Top-Of-Rack switches to handle overlay networks at 40 Gbps. Integrated hardware-based VXLAN forwarding, programmable QoS, and 16 pxUP support secure multi-tenant segmentation with up to 16 million routes. This solution accelerates service onboarding by 3×, delivers predictable tenant SLAs, and ensures 99.999% network availability across hundreds of racks.
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Product Comparison Table
 N5K-C5672UP-16G |  N5K-C56128P |  N5K-C5548UP-FA |  N5K-C5672UP |  N5K-C5596UP-FA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 15 inches | 18 inches | 18.6 inches | 28 inches | 18.5 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 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 | IP Services | IP Services | N/A | IP Services | N/A |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | 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-C5672UP-16G | N5K-C56128P | N5K-C5548UP-FA | N5K-C5672UP | N5K-C5596UP-FA |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 4 GB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 16 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 16 fixed Ethernet ports with optional uplink expansion | 48 fixed 10G Ethernet ports and 4 40G uplink ports | N/A | N/A | 48 fixed Ethernet ports with 8 dedicated 10G uplink slots |
| Power Consumption | 200 W | 350 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus N5K-C5672UP-16G Switch | Cisco Nexus 56128P Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 5548UP Unified Port Switch | Cisco Nexus 5672UP Switch | Cisco Nexus 5596UP-FA Universal 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 | Combo | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | N/A | 2560 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 40G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 25 lbs | 24 lbs | 20 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.6 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brendan Vaughn
4
Nexus 5672UP delivered predictable throughput and minimal latency.
C
Caleb Townsend
5
Easy to deploy and integrates smoothly with our existing network.
D
Dominic Warner
3
Reliable enterprise-grade switch for core and aggregation layers.
E
Ethan Farrow
4
Handles mixed traffic loads efficiently with stable operation.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 5672UP (SKU: N5K-C5672UP-16G)?
The Nexus 5672UP (N5K-C5672UP-16G) is a 1RU, high-performance data center switch with 24 unified 10G SFP+ ports, 24 10G uplink-capable ports, and six 40G QSFP+ ports.
How many and what types of ports are available on the N5K-C5672UP-16G?
The switch provides 24 10G SFP+ ports, 24 10G PX-capable SFP+ ports for uplinks or server connections, and six 40G QSFP+ ports for high-density aggregation.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the Nexus 5672UP?
It delivers 1.5 Tbps of switching capacity and up to 1.12 Bpps forwarding rate, ensuring line-rate performance for all ports simultaneously.
Does the N5K-C5672UP-16G support unified port (UP) technology?
Yes, unified port technology allows each of the 24 SFP+ ports to operate as 1, 10, or 16 Gbps, providing flexible server and storage connectivity.