The Cisco Nexus 5596UP switch is a high-density, managed, rack-mountable device designed for enterprise-level networking environments. This switch features 48 ports, providing flexibility and scalability for growing data centres. Supporting Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, it ensures reliable and efficient data transmission across various devices within the network. The unit is equipped with Unified Ports (UP), which offer versatile options to support both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) configurations.
Included with this switch are 6x Cisco Nexus 2248TP GE Fabric Extenders (N2K-C2248TP-1GE), each offering 48x 100/1000 Base-T ports along with 4x 10GE uplinks (supporting SFP+ modules). These fabric extenders allow for simplified cable management and cost-effective expansion across the network. The Nexus 2248TP fabric extenders distribute the forwarding capabilities of the 5596UP while minimising the complexity of cabling and routing.
The Cisco Nexus 5596UP switch is designed with high availability in mind and supports hot-swappable components, which enable hardware maintenance and upgrades without impacting the overall performance of the network. Additionally, its rack-mountable form factor ensures that it integrates smoothly into standard server closets and data centre setups.
This device supports advanced management features, improving control over network traffic. The Cisco NX-OS operating system is engineered to deliver enhanced security, flexibility, and control, while simplifying the deployment of critical services.
EOL Technology Services offers professional support, spare parts, and replacement components for the Cisco Nexus 5596UP and its fabric extenders. This includes technical assistance, sourcing of end-of-life parts, and expert services to help you maintain or extend the performance of your networking equipment.
