The Cisco N5K-C5648Q is a high-performance data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 5600 Series, designed for large-scale enterprise and cloud environments requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and scalable architecture.
This switch features 24 fixed QSFP+ ports, each supporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet, and includes 2 expansion module (GEM) slots that can add up to 24 additional 40G ports, allowing a total of 48x 40G connectivity. It delivers powerful switching performance with a fabric capacity of up to 1.44 Tbps or higher, making it ideal for high-density data center deployments.
Built in a 2RU rack-mountable form factor, the N5K-C5648Q supports Cisco NX-OS, providing advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, along with support for VXLAN and modern data center technologies. It also includes redundant power supplies and fan modules, ensuring high availability and reliability in mission-critical environments.
With support for breakout cables (converting 40G to 4x10G), it offers flexible deployment options for both aggregation and access layers in enterprise networks.
🔑 Key Features:
24x 40G QSFP+ ports (expandable up to 48 ports)
2x GEM expansion slots for additional connectivity
Up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity
Supports breakout (40G to 4x10G)
Layer 2 & Layer 3 functionality with VXLAN support
Cisco NX-OS operating system
Redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fans
2RU rack-mountable design
Optimized for data center and enterprise networks
