Cisco Nexus N5K Series in Bangladesh
The Cisco Nexus N5K Series (Nexus 5000) are high‑performance, low‑latency data center switches designed for Top‑of‑Rack (ToR) and low‑latency access/aggregation in modern enterprise and cloud networks. Built for scalable converged Ethernet (FCoE), virtualization, and high‑performance computing, N5K Series switches deliver reliability and flexibility for demanding data centers.
N5K switches are ideal for:
Enterprise data center access and aggregation
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) infrastructures
Virtualized server environments
High‑speed connectivity for servers, storage, and spine switches
Low‑latency HPC (high‑performance computing) environments
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Popular N5K Series Models, Part Numbers & Server Compatibility at Datacom
Popular Cisco Nexus 5000 (N5K) Series Models
Cisco Nexus N5K‑C5548UP‑FA
Part Number: N5K‑C5548UP‑FA
Type: 1 RU rack‑mount switch
Ports: 32 fixed 10 GbE unified ports
Compatibility / Notes:
Supports Cisco NX‑OS software with Layer 2/Layer 3 features.
Unified ports can carry Ethernet or Fibre‑Channel‑over‑Ethernet (FCoE).
Useful for top‑of‑rack (ToR) aggregation in medium data centers.
Cisco Nexus N5K‑C5596UP‑FA
Part Number: N5K‑C5596UP‑FA
Type: 2 RU rack‑mount switch
Ports: 48 fixed unified ports
Compatibility / Notes:
High fixed port count — good for dense server racks.
Supports advanced Layer 2/3, FCoE, and data‑center bridging.
Front‑to‑back airflow orientation (important for rack cooling).
Cisco Nexus N5K‑C5672UP
Part Number: N5K‑C5672UP
Type: 1 RU chassis switch
Ports:
48 × 10 GbE SFP+
16 × unified SFP+ (Ethernet/FCoE/FC)
6 × 40 G QSFP+ uplinks
Compatibility / Notes:
Flexible unified ports for mixed Ethernet and Fibre Channel.
Good choice for environments requiring both high bandwidth and FC support.
Works with Cisco NX‑OS (software release support varies by version).
Cisco Nexus N5K‑C56128P
Part Number: N5K‑C56128P
Type: 2 RU rack‑mount switch
Ports:
48 × 10 GbE SFP+
4 × 40 G QSFP+
Compatibility / Notes:
Classic high‑density 10G switch for data‑center top‑of‑rack deployments.
Supports Ethernet, Layer 2/3 features, and FCoE capabilities.
Runs Cisco NX‑OS.
Cisco Nexus N5K‑C5010P‑BF
Part Number: N5K‑C5010P‑BF
Type: 1 RU rack‑mount switch
Ports: 20 × 10 GbE SFP+ + 1 expansion slot
Compatibility / Notes:
Entry‑level Nexus 5000 model for smaller aggregation or lab environments.
Expansion slot allows modular uplink module(s).
Front‑to‑back airflow design for rack cooling.
Cisco Nexus N5K‑C5624Q
Part Number: N5K‑C5624Q
Type: 1 RU switch with QSFP ports
Ports: 12 fixed and 12 variable 40 Gb QSFP+
Compatibility / Notes:
Useful for 40 G QSFP connectivity in aggregation layers.
Works with Cisco NX‑OS and downward compatible with Nexus 2000 FEX devices.
Cisco exus N5K‑C5648Q
Part Number: N5K‑C5648Q
Type: 2 RU switch with QSFP ports
Ports: 24 + 24 fixed 40 Gb QSFP+
Compatibility / Notes:
Provides very high‑density 40 G port deployments.
Suitable for spine connections or high‑bandwidth aggregation.
Key Compatibility Notes
Software: All Nexus 5000 Series run Cisco NX‑OS and support typical data‑center protocols (Ethernet, Layer 2/3 routing, vPC, FCoE when enabled).
EOS / EOL: Many Nexus 5000 models (like 5548UP, 5596UP, 5624Q, 5648Q, 56128P) are End‑of‑Support or reaching it in 2025–2026 — plan upgrades carefully for production use.
Unified Ports: Models with “UP” designate Unified Ports — they can operate as 1/10 GbE or Fibre Channel (with proper license).
FEX support: Nexus 5000 switches often connect Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders (FEX) to scale downstream ports. Ensure compatible FEX models and NX‑OS release.
Summary Table
| Model | Part Number | Port Density | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Nexus | N5K‑C5010P‑BF | 20 × 10G + expansion | Small rack/edge |
| Mid‑range | N5K‑C5548UP‑FA | 32 × 10G | Core ToR |
| High‑density | N5K‑C5596UP‑FA | 48 × 10G | Dense ToR |
| Flexible unified | N5K‑C5672UP | 48 × 10G + 16 UP + 6 × 40G | Mixed Ethernet/FC |
| 40G‑focused | N5K‑C5624Q | QSFP‑centric | Aggregation |
| High throughput | N5K‑C5648Q | 48 × 40G | Backbone links |
| Classic 10G | N5K‑C56128P | 48 × 10G + 4 × 40G | ToR / aggregation |
Cisco Nexus N5K Series Price in Bangladesh (2025–2026)
| Model Category | Estimated Price (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Entry N5K Fixed Platforms | 400,000 – 900,000+ |
| Mid‑Range N5K with Line Cards | 900,000 – 1,800,000+ |
| Fully Loaded N5K Configurations | 1,800,000 – 3,500,000+ |
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Key Features of Cisco Nexus N5K Series
Low‑latency, high‑performance switching
Supports 10/40/100 GbE connectivity
Integrated FCoE support for unified LAN/SAN
Advanced QoS and traffic management
High‑density 10 GbE ports for server connectivity
Virtualization‑optimized switching
Comprehensive NX‑OS feature set
Cisco Nexus N5K Series is engineered for modern data centers that require efficiency, low latency, and converged Ethernet support.
Cisco Nexus N5K Series Specifications
| Specification | Typical Values |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Cisco Nexus 5000 Series |
| Architecture | Fixed/Modular Options |
| Port Speeds | 10 / 40 / 100 GbE |
| Deployment | Top‑of‑Rack / Aggregation |
| FCoE Support | Native FCoE for LAN/SAN convergence |
| Management | NX‑OS, SNMP, REST APIs |
| Key Features | QoS, VXLAN, Multicast, VPC Support |
Who Should Use Cisco Nexus N5K Series
Cisco Nexus 5000 is ideal for:
Enterprise data centers
Cloud & virtualization infrastructures
High‑performance computing clusters
Converged LAN/SAN environments
Low‑latency switching needs
Whether used as ToR switches or aggregation platforms, N5K Series delivers high throughput and low latency for mission‑critical networking.
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