{"product_id":"cisco-nexus-5596-fcoe-npv-license","title":"Cisco Nexus 5596 FCoE NPV License","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCisco Nexus 5596 FCoE NPV License\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCisco Nexus 5596 FCoE NPV License\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized software license that unlocks Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) N-Port Virtualization (NPV) capabilities on your Nexus 5596 platform. Designed for data center environments requiring flexible storage connectivity, this license enables organizations to consolidate storage and Ethernet traffic over a single infrastructure, reducing complexity and operational costs. Whether you're modernizing legacy storage networks or building new converged fabric architectures, the FCoE NPV functionality provides the virtualization capabilities needed for dynamic, scalable data center deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables FCoE N-Port Virtualization (NPV) on Nexus 5596 platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports flexible storage connectivity in converged data center networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces infrastructure complexity through Ethernet and Fibre Channel consolidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides virtualization capabilities for multi-tenant storage environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Cisco Nexus 5000\/5500 Series switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplifies storage fabric management and provisioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables cost-effective storage network scaling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware License\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 5596, Nexus 5000\/5500 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCoE N-Port Virtualization (NPV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicense Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized Software License\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrdering Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial Order through Authorized Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN5596-FNPV-SSK9=\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is FCoE NPV and how does it benefit my data center?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFCoE N-Port Virtualization (NPV) allows you to consolidate Fibre Channel storage traffic over Ethernet infrastructure on your Nexus 5596 switch. This reduces the number of physical connections required, lowers equipment costs, and simplifies network management while maintaining storage performance and reliability in your data center environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this license compatible with my existing Nexus infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Cisco Nexus 5596 FCoE NPV License is designed for the Nexus 5596 platform and is compatible with the broader Cisco Nexus 5000\/5500 Series switches. Verify your current platform model before ordering to ensure compatibility with your existing infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I order the Cisco Nexus 5596 FCoE NPV License?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specialized software license is typically ordered as a special-order item through authorized Cisco channels and resellers. Contact your Cisco account team or authorized distributor to place an order and receive deployment guidance for your specific data center configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat storage connectivity options does FCoE NPV provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFCoE NPV enables flexible storage connectivity by allowing your Nexus 5596 to virtualize N-Port connections, supporting multi-tenant storage environments and dynamic fabric configurations. This provides scalability and operational flexibility for modern data center storage architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CISCO SYSTEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41718817849419,"sku":"N5596-FNPV-SSK9=","price":5268.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Cisco-Nexus-5596-FCoE-NPV-License.png?v=1788309869","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/cisco-nexus-5596-fcoe-npv-license","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}