Name: Enhanced Layer2 License for Nexus 5548
Brand: Cisco
Price: 639.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Cisco N5548-EL2-SSK9 Enhanced Layer2 License for Nexus 5548

$639.95

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Manufacturer: Cisco
Model or Part: N5548-EL2-SSK9
Condition: Refurbished
Dimensions: 12.19in x 9.69in x 0.13in

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Description

Overview

The Cisco Enhanced Layer2 License for Nexus 5548 (part number N5548-EL2-SSK9) unlocks the full potential of your Nexus 5548 switch, enabling advanced Layer2 capabilities that are essential for modern data center and campus networks. This license adds high-performance bridging functions, increased VLAN support, and enhanced traffic handling without requiring additional hardware.

Key Features

Unlimited VLANs - scale beyond the default limits to meet growing segmentation needs
Advanced spanning tree protocols including MSTP and RSTP for rapid convergence
Support for Virtual Port Channels (vPC) to provide active-active link redundancy
Enhanced Ethernet QoS features for precise traffic prioritization
Port security extensions such as MAC address limiting and sticky MACs
Seamless integration with existing Cisco DNA Center and ACI fabrics

Technical Specifications

Applicable to Cisco Nexus 5548 switches running NX-OS software
License type: perpetual, non-transferable
Activation method: CLI command or Cisco Smart Software Manager
Provides up to 4096 VLANs per switch
Enables support for up to 64 vPC peer links per chassis
Compatible with NX-OS releases 7.0(3)I2 and later

Typical Applications

Data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments requiring dense VLAN segmentation
Crowded campus environments where rapid spanning tree convergence is critical
High-availability designs that leverage vPC for link redundancy and load balancing
Enterprise networks implementing strict security policies with MAC address controls
Service provider edge switches needing robust QoS for mixed traffic types

By adding the Enhanced Layer2 License, your Nexus 5548 becomes a more versatile, resilient, and secure component of any network architecture, delivering the performance and flexibility needed to support today’s demanding workloads.