Name: N5K-C56128P Cisco Nexus 5600 48x10GBase-X FCoE + 4xQSFP+ Layer 3 Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N5K-C56128P
Price: 399.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 5600 56128P is a 2U rack-mountable switch built to handle both high-speed Ethernet and FCoE traffic. It fits well in data centers where converged networking is needed, offering a mix of 10G and 40G ports alongside Layer 3 routing. This balance makes it a solid choice for organizations aiming to streamline their network infrastructure while maintaining performance and flexibility.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N5K-C56128P
Mount Type	2U Rack
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	RJ-45, SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	1904 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+,RJ-45

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Type	In-Band and Out-of-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,SNMPv2,SNMPv3,HTTP,HTTPS,NETCONF,REST (NX-API)
Routing Protocol	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	10.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The Cisco Nexus 5600 Series switch is designed to handle high-performance data center environments by providing flexible, scalable connectivity. It is commonly found in enterprise and cloud data centers where reliable low-latency switching is crucial. Built for IT professionals managing storage and data traffic, this switch supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and high-speed uplinks, making it suitable for converged networks. Network engineers often deploy it to improve network efficiency and simplify infrastructure. Key Features Offers 48 10G SFP+ ports with native FCoE support for consolidated storage and data networks Includes 4 QSFP+ ports enabling 40Gbps uplinks to core switches or servers Layer 3 capabilities provide routing options such as OSPF, BGP, and VRF Designed with a 2U rack size for space-efficient deployments Supports high availability with redundant power supplies and fans This switch is typically deployed in data centers supporting virtualization, cloud infrastructure, or storage networks. Its combination of speed and routing features helps maintain smooth traffic flow and high availability in demanding network environments.

Use Cases
The Cisco Nexus 5600 56128P is typically deployed in data center environments where high-density 10G and 40G Ethernet connectivity is essential. It best serves enterprise IT teams managing converged networks requiring both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic for streamlined storage and server communication. Organizations focusing on virtualization and scalable network segmentation benefit from its Layer 3 routing capabilities. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers by providing high-speed connectivity and efficient FCoE traffic handling. Enabling converged network fabrics in storage clusters to reduce cabling complexity and improve throughput. Facilitating 40Gbps uplinks in large-scale rack deployments to aggregate multiple 10G endpoints for higher bandwidth. Implementing Layer 3 segmentation and routing in multi-tenant cloud environments to isolate and manage traffic flows securely. Integrating with edge computing setups requiring compact 2U form factor switches with advanced network management. By combining flexible port configurations with advanced Layer 3 features, the Cisco Nexus 5600 56128P enables efficient network scaling and performance optimization. This makes it a practical choice for IT infrastructures focused on both operational agility and effective resource utilization.