This Cisco 10GbE switch is perfect for data center administrators and enterprise IT professionals who need high-performance unified fabric capabilities. The Cisco Nexus 5624Q delivers:
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Unified fabric architecture that consolidates LAN, SAN, and cluster traffic
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FCoE support for storage area network convergence
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Fiber ethernet switches compatibility with existing infrastructure
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Server rack network switch design for enterprise data centers
Key Features
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24x 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed connectivity
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Fibre channel network switch capabilities with FCoE support
- Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching functionality
- Optimized for data center virtualization environments
- Consistent 10 gigabit ethernet performance across all ports
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Unified fabric consolidation reducing complexity
- Hot-swappable components for zero downtime maintenance
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Model Number |
N5K-C5624Q-RF |
| Type |
24-Port 10GbE Data Center Switch Chassis |
| Port Configuration |
24x 10GbE SFP+ ports |
| Switching Capacity |
480 Gbps |
| Form Factor |
1RU rack-mountable chassis |
| Protocol Support |
Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) |
| Management |
Cisco NX-OS with unified fabric management |
| Power Requirements |
AC power supply with redundancy options |
| Compatible Systems |
VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, storage arrays, blade servers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is unified fabric and how does this Cisco 10GbE switch support it?
A: The Nexus 5624Q provides unified fabric architecture that converges Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic over a single infrastructure, reducing cables and complexity in data centers.
Q: Does this switch support Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)?
A: Yes, it's engineered as a fibre channel network switch with native FCoE support. This enables lossless storage traffic convergence with standard Ethernet networks.
Q: What's the total switching capacity for high-performance applications?
A: 480 Gbps switching capacity — perfect for high-density virtualization environments and demanding data center applications requiring consistent 10GbE performance.
Q: Is this compatible with existing network infrastructure?
A: Yes. The N5K-C5624Q supports standard fiber ethernet switches protocols and integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco and multi-vendor environments through industry-standard interfaces.
Q: What virtualization platforms does this data center switch support?
A: Yes. This server rack network switch provides optimized connectivity for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms with advanced traffic management and QoS features.
