The **N5K-C5596UP** is a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch designed for data center environments. It features 48 fixed unified ports supporting 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). The switch includes 2 1100W AC power supplies, fan trays, and 3 expansion slots. It supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, with Layer 2 hardware forwarding at 1920 Gbps or 1428 mpps, and Layer 3 performance of up to 160 Gbps or 240 mpps. The N5K-C5596UP also offers advanced features such as virtual PortChannels (vPC), Fabric Extender (FEX) technology, and Data Center Bridging (DCB) protocols.
