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Nexus 5672UP Chassis, 1RU, 32 p 10-Gbps SFP+, 16 Unified Por...
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N5K-C5672UP Overview
N5K-C5672UP is a high-performance, scalable switch built with a robust architecture designed for demanding data center and enterprise environments. It features redundant power supply options, a rich assortment of high-speed ports, and advanced stacking capabilities to ensure seamless scalability and reliability in mission-critical deployments.
N5K-C5672UP delivers exceptional performance with its integrated Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, making it ideal for applications ranging from data center interconnects to high-speed campus networks. Its design, which supports versatile uplink configurations and high switching capacities, meets the challenges of modern network environments while ensuring future growth and operational resilience.
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N5K-C5672UP 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
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- IOS
- IP Services
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N5K-C5672UP
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 2560 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 5672UP Switch
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
N5K-C5672UP Use Case
Enterprise Spine-Leaf Fabric for Virtualized Data Centers
In a global financial services firm hosting 2,000+ VMware VMs, the N5K-C5672UP Nexus 5672UP chassis is deployed as a top-of-rack leaf switch. Its 32×10 Gbps SFP+ and 6×40 Gbps QSFP+ ports deliver sub-10 µs latency and 1.28 Tbps of switching capacity to accelerate east-west traffic. The result is 40% faster VM migrations, linear scaling to thousands of servers, and simplified VXLAN overlays for real-time analytics and disaster recovery.
High-Performance Computing and AI/ML Cluster Connectivity
At a university research lab running GPU-intensive AI training jobs, the Nexus 5672UP chassis aggregates 16 compute nodes over 10 Gbps SFP+ and uplinks dual 40 Gbps QSFP+ to the core fabric. Its unified ports support RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for microsecond-class inter-GPU communication. This architecture yields 50% higher throughput on TensorFlow workloads, reduces network-induced bottlenecks, and accelerates time-to-insight for deep learning models.
Unified LAN/SAN Consolidation in Hybrid Cloud Environments
A healthcare provider integrates on-premises VMware and Azure Stack services with an FCoE-enabled Nexus 5672UP chassis. Leveraging 16 unified ports, it converges 10 Gbps LAN and 10 Gbps SAN traffic onto a single 1RU footprint, while dual 40 Gbps uplinks connect to public and private clouds. The deployment cuts cable complexity by 30%, reduces CapEx by 20%, and streamlines policy-driven segmentation for patient data compliance and rapid disaster recovery.
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Product Comparison Table
 N5K-C5672UP |  N5K-C5548UP-FA |  N5K-C5596T-FA |  N5K-C5596UP-FA |  N5K-C5672UP-16G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 28 inches | 18.6 inches | 18 inches | 18.5 inches | 15 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | IP Services |
| 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 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N5K-C5672UP | N5K-C5548UP-FA | N5K-C5596T-FA | N5K-C5596UP-FA | N5K-C5672UP-16G |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Fiber | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 16 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 fixed Ethernet ports with 8 dedicated 10G uplink slots | 16 fixed Ethernet ports with optional uplink expansion |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 550 W | N/A | 200 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 5672UP Switch | Cisco Nexus 5548UP Unified Port Switch | Cisco Nexus 5596T Fabric Adapter | Cisco Nexus 5596UP-FA Universal Port Switch | Cisco Nexus N5K-C5672UP-16G 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 2560 Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 24 lbs | 15 lbs | 30 lbs | 10 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.6 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sterling Ford
4
Handles 10G and 40G workloads efficiently.
T
Trevor Clarke
5
Reliable enterprise-grade data center switch.
U
Ulric Benson
3
Easy deployment with minimal maintenance.
V
Victor Shaw
4
Professional-grade solution for high-density networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 5672UP Chassis (SKU: N5K-C5672UP)?
The Cisco Nexus 5672UP (N5K-C5672UP) is a 1RU datacenter switch offering 32 fixed 10-Gbps SFP+ ports, 16 unified 1/10/40-Gbps ports and 6 QSFP+ 40-Gbps uplinks for high-density connectivity.
How many ports does the Nexus 5672UP provide and what speeds do they support?
It provides 32 fixed 10-Gbps SFP+ ports, 16 unified ports configurable as 1/10/40 Gbps, plus 6 dedicated 40-Gbps QSFP+ uplink ports.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the Nexus 5672UP?
The Nexus 5672UP delivers 1.44 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and up to 1.07 billion packets per second of line-rate throughput.
What does 'unified port' mean on the 16 Nexus 5672UP ports?
Unified ports are hardware-programmable to operate at 1, 10, or 40 Gbps, enabling flexible attachment of servers, storage or uplinks without module changes.