{"product_id":"n5k-c5010p-bfs-cisco-n5k-1ru-switch-chassis","title":"N5K-C5010P-BFS Cisco N5K 1RU Switch Chassis","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco N5K-C5010P-BFS Nexus 5010 1RU Switch Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Latency 10GbE and FCoE Data Center Switch with Back-to-Front Airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eCisco Nexus N5K-C5010P-BFS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e1RU data center switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to deliver low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for modern enterprise and cloud environments. Equipped with \u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e20 fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eFibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this switch enables unified fabric architecture by carrying both \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eLAN and SAN traffic\u003c\/strong\u003e over a single network infrastructure. This capability helps organizations simplify network design, reduce cabling complexity, and lower overall infrastructure costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eBuilt for demanding data center workloads, the Cisco Nexus 5010 provides an impressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eswitching capacity of 520 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eforwarding rate of 390 million packets per second (Mpps)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"914\"\u003ecut-through switching architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures \u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eultra-low latency of approximately 3.2 microseconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003ehigh-performance computing (HPC), virtualization platforms, and real-time analytics environments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eN5K-C5010P-BFS model features Back-to-Front airflow (port-side exhaust)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is optimized for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003ehot aisle\/cold aisle data center cooling designs\u003c\/strong\u003e where switch ports face the rear of the rack. 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With \u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eredundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cisco Nexus N5K-C5010P-BFS ensures \u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003ehigh availability and continuous operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, even during maintenance or component replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2320\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePowered by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eCisco NX-OS operating system\u003c\/strong\u003e, the switch provides advanced enterprise networking features, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003ecomprehensive security, virtualization support, QoS, and high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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What does the \"BFS\" in the part number signify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"BFS\" stands for Back-to-Front airflow. In this configuration, cold air enters through the power supply and fan side and exits through the port side. This is typically indicated by blue-colored handles on the fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Can I use 1Gbps SFP transceivers in the SFP+ ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The fixed SFP+ ports are dual-speed and support both 1-Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceivers, providing flexibility for legacy equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Does this switch support Layer 3 routing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy default, the Nexus 5010 is a Layer 2 switch. However, Layer 3 capabilities can be added by installing an optional L3 expansion module and the appropriate software license.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. How many expansion modules can I install?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nexus 5010 has one expansion slot located on the rear of the chassis, which can be used for additional Ethernet ports or native Fibre Channel connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Is this switch compatible with Cisco Fabric Extenders (FEX)? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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