Cisco N5548-FNPV-SSK9 FCoE NPV License for Nexus 5548

Cisco N5548-FNPV-SSK9 FCoE NPV License for Nexus 5548
Cisco N5548-FNPV-SSK9 FCoE NPV License for Nexus 5548
The Cisco FCoE NPV License (model N5548-FNPV-SSK9) unlocks Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities on the Nexus 5548 switch, enabling seamless convergence of storage and data networks. By adding this license, organizations can run native FCoE... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Model or Part: N5548-FNPV-SSK9
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  • Dimensions: 12.25in x 9.75in x 0.02in
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Overview

The Cisco FCoE NPV License (model N5548-FNPV-SSK9) unlocks Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities on the Nexus 5548 switch, enabling seamless convergence of storage and data networks. By adding this license, organizations can run native FCoE traffic alongside traditional Ethernet services without additional hardware, simplifying architecture and reducing total cost of ownership.

Key Features

  • Enables full FCoE functionality on Cisco Nexus 5548 platforms
  • Supports virtual SAN (VSAN) provisioning and zoning
  • Integrates with Cisco Unified Fabric Services for unified management
  • Provides hardware-based offload to improve latency and throughput
  • Allows simultaneous operation of FCoE and standard Ethernet traffic on the same ports

Technical Specifications

  • Compatible Switch: Cisco Nexus 5548 (any model supporting NPV licensing)
  • License Type: Perpetual software license
  • FCoE Features: FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP), FCoE Data Forwarding, and FCoE MAC address learning
  • Supported Speeds: 10Gbps Ethernet ports with FCoE offload
  • Management Interfaces: Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
  • Software Version Requirement: NX-OS release that includes NPV feature set (check Cisco compatibility matrix)

Applications

  • Data center environments seeking to consolidate storage and network fabrics
  • Enterprises migrating from legacy Fibre Channel SANs to Ethernet based infrastructures
  • High performance computing clusters that require low latency storage access over Ethernet
  • Virtualized workloads where unified fabric simplifies provisioning and management
  • Disaster recovery sites that need flexible, cost-effective storage networking options

By adding the Cisco FCoE NPV License to a Nexus 5548 switch, you gain the ability to deliver high-performance, low-latency storage traffic over your existing Ethernet infrastructure while maintaining the simplicity of a single converged network.