C1-N5624Q, Cisco Nexus Switch, 12x40G QSFP+
$18,191
The Cisco C1-N5624Q is an enterprise-grade 12 port switch purpose-built for demanding data center deployments, offering outstanding top-of-rack performance and high-density scalability. As a powerful SFP+ switch, it brings agility and flexibility to cloud-scale networking environments, supporting seamless breakout from 40G QSFP+ to 10G SFP+ for advanced aggregation use cases. The C1-N5624Q is designed to help organizations meet modern networking challenges, combining ultra-low latency with a robust 1.92 Tbps switching capacity, unified multi-protocol support, and a compact 1RU footprint ideal for high-efficiency rackspace utilization. Environmental performance is also a focus: this switch is ISO 14001 certified, reflecting Cisco’s commitment to sustainable IT and operational eco-friendliness. Its advanced redundancy and cooling features ensure enterprise continuity, while the rich Layer 2/3 feature set supports comprehensive network segmentation, virtualization, and security. Whether you are a distributor seeking high-margin data center platforms, an SMB integrator looking for scalable leaf switches, or an end user running virtualized or converged infrastructure, the C1-N5624Q offers a future-ready solution engineered to excel in the most demanding enterprise, cloud, and co-location network settings.
| Model | C1-N5624Q |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Form Factor | 1RU (Rack Unit) |
| Primary Use | High-density 40G/10G data center top-of-rack (ToR) switching |
| Series Successor | Cisco Nexus 5500 Series |
| Fixed Ports | 12 × 40G QSFP+ (base chassis) |
| Expansion Slot | Supports 1 × 12-port 40G QSFP+ GEM (Generic Expansion Module) |
| Total 40G Ports | Up to 24 (12 fixed + 12 via GEM) |
| Breakout Capability | Each 40G port can be split into 4 × 10G SFP+ (via breakout cables) |
| Max 10G Ports | 96 (24 × 40G ports split into 10G) |
| Switching Capacity | 1.92 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,428 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| Latency | Approximately 1 µs (cut-through switching) |
| Power Supplies | Dual, hot-swappable (NXA-PAC-1100W AC or NXA-PDC-1100W DC), 1+1 redundancy |
| Fan Modules | 3 × hot-swappable fans (2+1 redundancy) |
| Airflow Options | Port-side intake or fan-side intake |
| Shared Buffer | 25 MB (per 3 × 40G ports or 12 × 10G ports) |
| MAC Address Table | 256,000 entries |
| Multicast Routes | 32,000 (IPv4), 8,000 (IPv6) |
| Layer 2 VLANs | 4,000 |
| STP | PVST+, MSTP (64 instances) |
| EtherChannel | Up to 16 ports per bundle |
| vPC Support | Enhanced vPC+ support |
| Layer 3 Routing | Static, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP |
| VRF-lite / ECMP | VRF-lite, ECMP (64-way) |
| Layer 3 Multicast | PIM, IGMP snooping, Bidir-PIM |
| FCoE Support | Supported on all 40G/10G ports |
| Unified Ports | Configurable as Ethernet or Fibre Channel (8G/16G) |
| VXLAN Support | VXLAN bridging and routing (hardware-accelerated) |
| Cisco FEX Support | Up to 24 × FEX devices |
| Management Interface | NX-OS: CLI, SNMPv3, SSH, Syslog; Cisco Prime DCNM |
| Security | ACLs (32,000 entries), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| Dimensions | 1.75 × 17.3 × 30 in (4.4 × 43.9 × 76.2 cm) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Ordering – Base Chassis | N5K-C5624Q (no GEM included) |
| Ordering – Bundle Option | N5624-B-24Q (includes 1 × GEM, 2 PSUs, 3 fans) |
| Ordering – Expansion Module | N5600-M12Q (12 × 40G QSFP+) |
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