N5K-M1060

The Cisco Nexus 5000 Series 6-port SFP+ 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Expansion Module extends the SAN capabilities of Nexus 5000 switches by adding six high-performance Fibre Channel ports. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable and scalable storage connectivity is crucial.

Built for network administrators and storage architects, this module integrates Fibre Channel SAN access directly into the Nexus switch infrastructure, streamlining management and consolidating networking hardware.

Key Features

• Six SFP+ ports provide flexible, high-speed Fibre Channel connections
• Supports 8Gb/s transfer speeds to meet storage bandwidth demands
• Seamlessly integrates with Nexus 5000 Series for unified SAN and LAN management
• Hot-swappable design allows upgrades without downtime
• Compatible with a range of Cisco Fibre Channel transceivers for varied deployment needs

This module is typically deployed in SAN environments that require low latency and high throughput, such as virtualization clusters and large databases. It helps consolidate network and storage fabrics, reducing complexity while maintaining reliable data transfer.

In practice, it supports IT teams in scaling out storage networks efficiently and enhances overall infrastructure flexibility without adding extra standalone switches.