Cisco N5K-C5548UP Nexus

Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA Overview

The Cisco N5K-C5548UP-FA is a versatile and high-performance switch in the Cisco Nexus 5500 Series, designed to deliver flexibility, scalability, and low latency in data centers and enterprise network environments. The Cisco N5K-C5548UP-FA comes with 32 unified ports that can be configured as 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) or 8/4/2-Gbps Fiber Channel (FC) ports. This versatility enables seamless integration into both Ethernet and storage area networks (SANs) and Supports Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), allowing convergence of LAN and SAN traffic on a single network, reducing complexity and costs.

Security and Reliability:

• Supports advanced security features like IEEE 802.1x, Access Control Lists (ACLs).
• Enhanced reliability through support for VPC and link aggregation protocols, ensuring network resilience and uptime.

Scalability for Growing Networks:

• The modular design and unified port architecture provide excellent scalability for expanding networks, making it a future-proof solution.
• Seamless integration with Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender (FEX) technology, which allows for a scalable and simplified data center architecture.

Use Cases:

• Data Centers: High-density switching for top-of-rack (ToR) or end-of-row (EoR) configurations.
• Enterprise Networks: Core, aggregation, and distribution layers requiring both Ethernet and Fiber Channel connectivity.
• Cloud Environments: Private, public, and hybrid cloud deployments needing high performance, scalability, and low latency.

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