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- In Stock: 7
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model or Part: N5K-5548-SBUN-P1
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.80lb
- Dimensions: 13.00in x 10.00in x 1.00in
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Overview
The Cisco N5K-5548-SBUN-P1 is a high-performance, 40-port storage-focused line card designed for the Nexus 5500 series switches. It integrates Layer 3 Base and LAN Enhanced Layer 2 capabilities with DCNM virtual FEX support, delivering a unified solution for data center networking, storage connectivity, and virtualization environments. This module provides reliable, low-latency forwarding for both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic, making it ideal for modern, mixed-workload data centers.
Key Features
- 40 ports of 10GbE support with full FCoE capability
- Integrated Layer 3 Base routing for static and dynamic routing protocols
- LAN Enhanced Layer 2 features including PVLAN, MACsec, and advanced QoS
- DCNM virtual FEX functionality for centralized management and simplified provisioning
- Hot-swap ready design for zero-downtime upgrades
- Energy efficient operation with reduced power consumption per port
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: Cisco Nexus 5500 line card
- Port density: 40 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
- Supported protocols: IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, FCoE, DCBX
- Forwarding capacity: up to 1.6 Tbps
- Switching latency: less than 1 microsecond
- Power draw: typical 120 W, max 150 W
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: standard Nexus 5500 line card size
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data center core and aggregation layers
- High-performance storage area networks (SAN) using FCoE
- Virtualized server farms requiring consistent low latency
- Multi-tenant environments with strict security and segmentation needs
- Cloud infrastructure that demands scalable bandwidth and flexible routing
By combining robust Layer 3 routing, advanced Layer 2 security, and seamless DCNM integration, the Cisco N5K-5548-SBUN-P1 delivers a versatile platform that simplifies network design while supporting the demanding performance requirements of today's data centers.