Cisco N5K-C56128P Nexus

Cisco N5K-C56128P Nexus Overview

The Cisco N5K-C56128P Nexus is a 2RU (2 rack unit) switch that supports 2.56 Tbps of bandwidth.

across 48 fixed 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, and four 40-Gbps QSFP+ ports. The 48 fixed SFP+ ports and 4 40Gbps QSFP+ ports support FCOE also, in addition to Ethernet. The Cisco Nexus 56128P runs the industry-leading Cisco NX-OS Software operating system, providing features and capabilities that are widely deployed.

The Nexus 56128P switch, with its features, is recognized as an ideal solution for high-density data centers that require high bandwidth and port density for interconnecting servers and storage, Unified Fabric for integrating Ethernet and storage traffic, and also for cloud environments that need flexible and scalable network segmentation.

Advantages :

• High Port Density: With up to 128 10G ports, the switch offers high density in a 2RU form factor.
• FCoE Support: Enables convergence of storage and IP networking traffic on the same switch.
• Low Latency: Optimized for environments where latency is a critical factor, like high-performance computing.
• Scalability: The Nexus 56128P can scale with Fabric Extenders, increasing the port count while maintaining centralized management.

You can also visit the manufacturer’s website link for more information.

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