C1-N5596T-FA, Cisco Nexus 5596T Switch, 32x10GBase-T/16xSFP+/2RU
$30,375
The Cisco C1-N5596T-FA is an enterprise-class switch tailored for advanced data center and core network deployments. As a leading Cisco Nexus Switch, it delivers next-generation network scalability and robust enterprise switch features required by modern organizations. Its design integrates 32 × 10G BASE-T ports and 16 × SFP+ ports, making it an ideal 10G SFP+ switch for high-density, low-latency environments. With support for both Ethernet and Fibre Channel technologies, the C1-N5596T-FA is engineered for converged networking, ensuring maximum flexibility and reliability. Its expansive switching capacity of 1.92 Tbps and advanced protocol support—including VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, and FCoE—optimize large enterprise infrastructures and facilitate seamless multi-protocol integrations. Back-to-front cooling, hot-swappable redundant fans, and dual 1100W power supplies guarantee continuous operation and easy maintenance for mission-critical workloads. Designed to meet evolving global network demands, the Nexus C1-N5596T-FA empowers both established enterprises and growing businesses to consolidate workloads, accelerate data migration, and enhance operational continuity. Its comprehensive management options (CLI, SNMPv3, DCNM, RESTCONF) and for universal network automation make it an essential 10G SFP+ switch for organizations that prioritize performance and future-ready expansion. As an enterprise switch, it ensures optimal network agility, simplifies complex management tasks, and lays a reliable foundation for sustainable IT transformation.
| Model | C1-N5596T-FA |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Chassis | 2RU fixed-configuration switch |
| Port Configuration | 32 × 10G BASE-T ports, 16 × SFP+ (10G) ports (configurable as 1/10G Ethernet/FCoE or 8/4/2/1G Fibre Channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 3 module slots |
| Supported Expansion Modules | 16-port 1/10G Ethernet/FCoE, 12-port 10G BASE-T, 8-port FC + 8-port Ethernet/FCoE, 16-port Unified Port, 4-port QSFP, Layer 3 module |
| Switching Capacity | 1.92 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.428 Bpps |
| Latency | <5 μsec (Ethernet), <10 μsec (Fibre Channel) |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9216 bytes (Ethernet) |
| Buffer Memory | 16 MB shared |
| Power Supplies | Dual 1100W AC (hot-swappable, N+1 redundant) |
| Cooling | Back-to-front airflow with redundant fans |
| Typical Power Consumption | 900W |
| Max Power Consumption | 1050W (with 3×10G BASE-T expansion modules) |
| Input Voltage | 100-240V AC |
| Efficiency | 95-98% (50-100% load) |
| Heat Dissipation | 3071 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 3.47 in × 17.3 in × 29.5 in (8.8 cm × 43.9 cm × 74.9 cm) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Altitude | 0-10,000 ft (0-3000 m) |
| OS Version | NX-OS 6.0(2)N1(1) or later |
| Protocols Supported | VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, FCoE, FC |
| Management | CLI, SNMPv3, DCNM, RESTCONF |
| MTBF | >1,000,000 hours |
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