Cisco N5K-C5548UP Switch
Cisco N5K‑C5548UP Switch
Product Type: Switch
Brand: Cisco Nexus
Model: N5K‑C5548UP
Ports: 32 × unified SFP+ (supports 1/10 GbE, FCoE or Fibre Channel)
Expansion: 1 modular slot for unified or Ethernet/FCoE modules
Throughput: Layer 2: 960 Gbps (~714 Mpps); Layer 3 (with optional L3 card): up to 160 Gbps (~240 Mpps)
Table Size: MAC address table: 32,000 entries
Form Factor: 1U rackmount; weight ~15.9 kg; front‑to‑back airflow
Power: Dual hot-swappable 750 W AC power supplies; redundant power support
Use Case: Suitable for data centers needing high-density 10 GbE or unified Ethernet/FCoE connectivity with low latency and modular flexibility.
Description
Cisco N5K-C5548UP – Overview
Description:
The Cisco N5K-C5548UP is a high-performance, scalable, and flexible switch chassis from the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series. Designed for data centers, it comes with 32 fixed unified ports that support 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel (FC), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Featuring a 1RU compact form factor, it includes two 750W AC power supplies, front-to-back airflow, and one expansion slot for further scalability. This switch is engineered for high-density aggregation with Layer 2/3 performance and efficient power and cooling support, making it ideal for converged networking environments.
Key Features
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32 Unified Ports: Supports Ethernet, FC, and FCoE
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High Performance: Up to 960 Gbps Layer 2 forwarding
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Scalability: 1 expansion slot for additional modules
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Layer 3 Ready: Up to 160 Gbps Layer 3 throughput
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Compact Design: 1RU chassis with front-to-back airflow
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Redundant Power: Dual 750W AC power supplies included
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Efficient Cooling: Includes 2 fan modules
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Management: Fully manageable and highly reliable for enterprise environments
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | N5K-C5548UP |
| Product Type | Switch Chassis |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Fixed Ports | 32 Unified Ports (Ethernet, FC, FCoE) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 Expansion Slot |
| Total Expansion Slots | 33 |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Layer 2 Forwarding | 960 Gbps or 714.24 mpps |
| Layer 3 Performance | Up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps |
| Power Supplies | 2 x 750W AC |
| Fan Modules | 2 (Included) |
| PoE Support | No |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 29.5 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm) |
| Weight | 35 lb (15.88 kg) |











