{"product_id":"n55-d160l3-v2-cisco-nexus-5548-layer-3-daughter-card-v2","title":"N55-D160L3-V2 Cisco Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card, v2","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCisco N55-D160L3-V2 Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card Version 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Cisco Nexus 5548 Layer 3 Daughter Card Version 2 for Advanced Routing and Data Center Networking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"539\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eCisco N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance expansion module designed to enhance the routing capabilities of \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eCisco Nexus 5548UP and Nexus 5548P Series switches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Delivering \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eup to 160 Gbps of hardware-based Layer 3 forwarding\u003c\/strong\u003e, this field-upgradable module enables wire-speed IP routing for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, and virtualized network environments.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eDesigned for organizations that require advanced Layer 3 functionality without replacing existing hardware, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eN55-D160L3-V2\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms compatible Cisco Nexus 5548 switches into powerful routing platforms. Its hardware-based forwarding architecture delivers low-latency packet processing while maintaining consistent performance for bandwidth-intensive applications and mission-critical workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eRunning on \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the daughter card supports comprehensive Layer 3 networking features including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eIPv4 and IPv6 routing, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS, PIM, VRF, Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP), multicast routing, and Virtual PortChannel (vPC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the installed software version and license. These capabilities provide the flexibility required to build scalable and resilient enterprise and cloud networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eThe module also supports advanced data center technologies such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eCisco FabricPath, Data Center Bridging (DCB), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), hardware-based Access Control Lists (ACLs), Quality of Service (QoS), and jumbo frames\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling seamless integration into converged data center infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003efield-upgradable plug-in design\u003c\/strong\u003e allows organizations to expand Layer 3 services without replacing the switch, protecting existing infrastructure investments while simplifying network upgrades. The module integrates directly with the host switch, utilizing its power and cooling systems for efficient deployment and operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2363\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eenterprise data centers, Layer 3 routing, cloud infrastructure, virtualized environments, network aggregation, and high-speed traffic forwarding\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eCisco N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers scalable routing performance, advanced IP services, and enterprise-class reliability for Cisco Nexus 5548 Series switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications - Cisco N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card for Nexus 5548 Series Switches\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/nexus-5000-series-switches\/data_sheet_c78-618603.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco N55-D160L3-V2 - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN55-D160L3-V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 5000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 5548UP and Nexus 5548P Series Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 3 Daughter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-in Daughter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 3 Routing Expansion Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 160 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire-Speed Layer 3 Packet Forwarding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware-Based Layer 3 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Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEqual-Cost Multipath (ECMP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtual PortChannel (vPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVXLAN Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform and NX-OS Version Dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality of Service (QoS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware-Based QoS and Traffic Prioritization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccess Control Lists (ACLs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware-Based ACL Processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo Frame Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Fabric Services\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco FabricPath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported (Platform and Software Dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center Bridging (DCB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Through Compatible Nexus Platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField-Upgradable Plug-in Daughter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swappable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Requires Planned Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged Through Cisco NX-OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered by the Host Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis-Based Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Daughter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise-Class Data Center Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure and Virtualized Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Speed Layer 3 Routing 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Which switches are compatible with the N55-D160L3-V2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe daughter card is designed specifically for Cisco Nexus 5548 Series switches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What is the forwarding capacity of the N55-D160L3-V2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt delivers up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 Gbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Layer 3 forwarding performance for high-speed network traffic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Can this daughter card be installed after the switch is deployed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is field-upgradable, allowing Layer 3 functionality to be added without replacing the existing switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. What is the primary purpose of the N55-D160L3-V2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt adds advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities and high-performance IP forwarding to compatible Cisco Nexus 5548 switches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. 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