The Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA is a high-performance Cisco Nexus 5548P data center switch designed to deliver scalable 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) connectivity for enterprise and data center environments. Featuring 32 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and a dedicated expansion slot, it provides flexible connectivity for servers, storage systems, virtualized infrastructure, and high-speed network aggregation.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the N5K-C5548P-FA supports advanced data center technologies including virtual PortChannel (vPC), FCoE, VLANs, QoS, link aggregation, virtualization, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities. Its low-latency, wire-speed architecture helps deliver reliable performance for demanding applications while supporting converged Ethernet and storage networking.
The switch features dual hot-swappable 750W AC power supplies, redundant cooling components, and front-to-back airflow, making it suitable for high-availability data center deployments. Its modular expansion architecture also allows organizations to increase connectivity capacity as infrastructure requirements grow.
The Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA Nexus 5548P 32-Port 10GbE Switch is an ideal solution for data center top-of-rack switching, server and storage connectivity, virtualized infrastructure, enterprise cloud networking, high-speed network aggregation, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA Nexus 5548P 32-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA Nexus 5548P Data Center Switch |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
N5K-C5548P-FA |
| Product Series |
Cisco Nexus 5500 Series |
| Product Type |
Data Center Ethernet and FCoE Switch |
| Fixed Ports |
32 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports |
| Expansion Capacity |
1 × Unified Port Expansion Slot |
| Maximum Port Density |
Up to 48 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with compatible expansion module |
| Interface Type |
SFP+ for 1GbE and 10GbE Ethernet connectivity |
| Supported Storage Connectivity |
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS |
| Switching Architecture |
Low-latency, wire-speed switching architecture |
| Virtualization |
Virtual PortChannel (vPC) support |
| Data Center Features |
FCoE, VLANs, QoS, Link Aggregation, virtualization and Layer 2/Layer 3 services |
| Layer 2 Features |
VLAN, STP, Rapid STP, Multiple Spanning Tree, EtherChannel and vPC |
| Layer 3 Features |
IPv4 and IPv6 routing capabilities, software and license dependent |
| Network Virtualization |
Supports virtualized server and network environments |
| Power Supplies |
2 × 750W AC Power Supplies |
| Power Supply Design |
Redundant, hot-swappable |
| Cooling / Airflow |
Front-to-back airflow |
| Fan Design |
Hot-swappable fan modules |
| High Availability |
Redundant power and fan architecture with vPC support |
| Form Factor |
1RU Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Mounting |
Standard data center rack installation |
| Management |
Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP and supported Cisco management platforms |
| Compatibility |
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and compatible Nexus data center infrastructure |
| Typical Deployment |
Top-of-Rack, End-of-Row and Data Center Aggregation |
| Use Cases |
Data Center Top-of-Rack Switching, Server and Storage Connectivity, Virtualized Infrastructure, Enterprise Cloud Networking, High-Speed Aggregation and FCoE Deployments |
| Condition |
Refurbished |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA?
The Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA is a Cisco Nexus 5548 data center switch chassis featuring 32 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, FCoE support, and Cisco NX-OS for high-performance enterprise networking.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA?
The Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, data centers, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and service providers requiring high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA provides enterprise-grade performance, advanced data center features, and significant cost savings while maintaining compatibility with Cisco Nexus 5000 Series environments.
Q4. Does the Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA support expansion modules?
Yes. The Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA includes one expansion slot that supports compatible Ethernet and Fibre Channel expansion modules, allowing the switch to scale as network requirements grow.
Q5. What operating system does the Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA use?
The Cisco N5K-C5548P-FA runs Cisco NX-OS, providing advanced data center networking features including vPC, FCoE, QoS, virtualization support, and comprehensive management capabilities.
