This Cisco Nexus 5672UP-16G is perfect for data center architects, storage administrators, and enterprise IT teams who need high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch connectivity with unified fabric capabilities. Our N5K-C5672UP delivers:
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Data center switch architecture with 48x 10G SFP+ ports plus 6x 40G QSFP+ uplinks for maximum throughput
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Fibre Channel and FCoE support enabling unified storage and data networking on a single platform
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40 Gbps QSFP+ uplinks providing high-speed backbone connectivity for demanding virtualized environments
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Cisco 10 gig switch technology with advanced features including virtual port channels and fabric path
Key Features
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High-density 10G connectivity with 48x SFP+ ports for server and storage connections
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Unified fabric technology supporting both Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols
- Optimized for server rack deployment
- Consistent 40G uplink performance through 6x QSFP+ ports for spine connectivity
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Advanced data center features including VPC, FabricPath, and comprehensive QoS
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Model Number |
N5K-C5672UP-16G |
| Type |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch |
| Port Configuration |
48x 10G SFP+ + 6x 40G QSFP+ uplinks |
| Switching Capacity |
1.44 Tbps non-blocking architecture |
| Forwarding Rate |
1.07 Bpps wire-speed performance |
| Memory |
16GB unified ports for enhanced buffering |
| Protocol Support |
Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) |
| Management |
Cisco NX-OS, DCNM, CLI, SNMP |
| High Availability |
Virtual Port Channel (vPC), dual supervisors |
| Layer 2 Features |
VLANs, STP, LACP, FabricPath |
| QoS Support |
8 queues per port, traffic shaping, DCB |
| Security Features |
ACLs, port security, 802.1X, DHCP snooping |
| Power Consumption |
350W maximum (dual power supply capable) |
| Mounting |
19-inch rack mountable (1U) |
| Compatible Systems |
Data centers, virtualized environments, storage networks |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this Nexus 5672UP-16G ideal for data center deployments?
A: The N5K-C5672UP delivers high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch connectivity with 48x 10G ports and 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplinks, plus unified fabric capabilities supporting both Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols for converged infrastructure.
Q: How does the FCoE support benefit storage networking?
A: Yes, this FCoE switch enables storage and data traffic to share the same physical infrastructure, reducing cable complexity and providing a single management domain for both Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols.
Q: What 40G uplink capabilities does this data center switch provide?
A: This data center switch features 6x 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports for high-speed spine connectivity, enabling leaf-spine architectures and providing ample bandwidth for north-south traffic in virtualized environments.
Q: Is this server rack switch suitable for virtualized environments?
A: Absolutely. This server rack switch includes advanced features like Virtual Port Channel (vPC), FabricPath, and comprehensive QoS controls, making it perfect for VMware vSphere and other virtualized infrastructure deployments.
Cisco Nexus 5672UP 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch with 48 ports. 40G QSFP+ uplinks and FCoE support for data centers.
