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Overview
The Cisco N5K-C56128P is a high-capacity, low-latency network switch designed to meet the demands of modern data centers and high-performance computing environments. It combines scalability with powerful networking capabilities to support a wide range of applications and services.
At the heart of the Cisco N5K-C56128P are its connectivity options, which include 48 fixed 1 and 10 GbE SFP+ ports, providing a versatile foundation for both 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps connections. Additionally, the switch features 4 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports, enhancing its capability to handle high-bandwidth connections and allowing for high-density configurations that can support up to 40 Gbps of data throughput.
To accommodate future growth and technological advancements, the Cisco N5K-C56128P is equipped with 2 slots for expansion modules. This flexibility ensures that the switch can adapt to changing network requirements and technologies, providing a scalable solution for expanding data center networks.
The switch boasts a Layer 2 hardware forwarding rate of 2.56 Tbps and a Layer 3 hardware forwarding rate of 1904 Mpps, enabling it to efficiently manage large volumes of data traffic. With a latency of approximately 1 microsecond, the Cisco N5K-C56128P ensures minimal delay, crucial for applications requiring real-time data processing.
In terms of network management and security, the Cisco N5K-C56128P supports up to 256,000 combined MAC addresses and ARP entries, offering extensive connectivity options for a multitude of devices. The switch also provides a comprehensive set of IPv4 and IPv6 host prefixes, multicast routes, and IGMP snooping groups, alongside flexible ACL entries for granular access control and security measures.
- Buffer size of 25 MB to handle sudden bursts of data and ensure smooth data transmission.
- Support for up to 4096 VLANs, allowing for extensive network segmentation and improved network efficiency and security.
- Environmental specifications include an operating temperature range from 0 °C to 40 °C and storage temperature range from -40 °C to 70 °C, with humidity tolerance from 5% to 95% (noncondensing), ensuring reliable operation in a wide range of conditions.
Specs
| Part Number | Cisco N5K-C56128P |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Fixed 1G and 10G SFP+ Ports | 48 |
| 40G QSFP+ Ports | 4 |
| Expansion Module Slots | 2 |
| Layer 2 Switching Capacity | 2.56 Terabits per second |
| Layer 3 Switching Capacity | 1.904 Billion packets per second |
| MAC and ARP Entries Capacity | Up to 256,000 |
| Network Latency | ~1 microsecond |
| Memory Buffer | 25 Megabytes |
| IPv4 Addresses for Hosts | 32,000 |
| IPv6 Addresses for Hosts | 8,000 |
| IPv4 Multicast Routing Paths | Up to 8,000 |
| IGMP Groups | Up to 8,000 |
| Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Instances | 4,000 |
| Supported VLANs | Up to 4,096 |
| Access Control List (ACL) Entries | 4,000 |
| Unicast Queue Count per Port | 8 |
| Multicast Queue Count per Port | 8 |
| Unit Height | 3.5 inches |
| Unit Width | 17.3 inches |
| Unit Depth | 30 inches |
| Operational Temperature Range Low | 0 °C |
| Operational Temperature Range High | 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range Low | -40 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range High | 70 °C |
| Operational Humidity Range | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
N5K-C56128P
Original price
$797.00
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Original price
$4,135.00
Original price
$4,135.00
$797.00
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$4,135.00
Current price
$4,135.00
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Product Description
The N5K-C56128P Cisco switch features 48 fixed 1 and 10 GbE SFP+ ports, 4 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports, and 2 slots for expansion modules, supporting a diverse range of high-speed connectivity options. It offers a Layer 2 hardware forwarding rate of 2.56 Tbps and Layer 3 forwarding at 1904 Mpps, coupled with a low latency of approximately 1 microsecond, ensuring swift data processing and transmission. The device supports up to 256,000 MAC addresses and ARP entries, up to 4096 VLANs, and includes a 25 MB buffer, providing ample capacity for large-scale network deployments.Key Feature for the N5K-C56128P
- What is the number of 1 and 10 GbE SFP+ ports available?
There are 48 fixed 1 and 10 GbE SFP+ ports. - How many 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports does the device feature?
The device features 4 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports. - Can you add additional modules to this device?
Yes, it has 2 slots for expansion modules. - What is the Layer 2 and Layer 3 hardware forwarding capacity?
Layer 2 hardware forwarding is 2.56 Tbps and Layer 3 hardware forwarding is 1904 Mpps. - How many MAC addresses and ARP entries can the device support?
It can support up to 256,000 combined MAC addresses and ARP entries. - What is the approximate latency of the device?
The approximate latency is 1 microsecond. - What is the buffer size of the networking hardware?
The buffer size is 25 MB. - How many IPv4 and IPv6 host prefixes does the device support?
It supports 32,000 IPv4 host prefixes and 8,000 IPv6 host prefixes. - What are the IGMP Snooping Groups and IPv4 Multicast Routes capacity?
Both IGMP Snooping Groups and IPv4 Multicast Routes can support up to 8000 entries. - How many VLANs can be configured on this device?
Up to 4096 VLANs can be configured.
Product Review
The Cisco N5K-C56128P offers a substantial number of fixed 1 and 10 GbE SFP+ ports (48) and 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports (4), along with two slots for expansion modules, making it highly adaptable for diverse networking needs. Its Layer 2 and Layer 3 hardware forwarding capacities are impressive at 2.56 Tbps and 1904 Mpps, respectively, ensuring efficient data handling. However, the operational temperature range is limited to 0°C to 40°C, which might restrict deployment in environments with extreme temperatures.
Overview
The Cisco N5K-C56128P is a high-capacity, low-latency network switch designed to meet the demands of modern data centers and high-performance computing environments. It combines scalability with powerful networking capabilities to support a wide range of applications and services.
At the heart of the Cisco N5K-C56128P are its connectivity options, which include 48 fixed 1 and 10 GbE SFP+ ports, providing a versatile foundation for both 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps connections. Additionally, the switch features 4 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports, enhancing its capability to handle high-bandwidth connections and allowing for high-density configurations that can support up to 40 Gbps of data throughput.
To accommodate future growth and technological advancements, the Cisco N5K-C56128P is equipped with 2 slots for expansion modules. This flexibility ensures that the switch can adapt to changing network requirements and technologies, providing a scalable solution for expanding data center networks.
The switch boasts a Layer 2 hardware forwarding rate of 2.56 Tbps and a Layer 3 hardware forwarding rate of 1904 Mpps, enabling it to efficiently manage large volumes of data traffic. With a latency of approximately 1 microsecond, the Cisco N5K-C56128P ensures minimal delay, crucial for applications requiring real-time data processing.
In terms of network management and security, the Cisco N5K-C56128P supports up to 256,000 combined MAC addresses and ARP entries, offering extensive connectivity options for a multitude of devices. The switch also provides a comprehensive set of IPv4 and IPv6 host prefixes, multicast routes, and IGMP snooping groups, alongside flexible ACL entries for granular access control and security measures.
- Buffer size of 25 MB to handle sudden bursts of data and ensure smooth data transmission.
- Support for up to 4096 VLANs, allowing for extensive network segmentation and improved network efficiency and security.
- Environmental specifications include an operating temperature range from 0 °C to 40 °C and storage temperature range from -40 °C to 70 °C, with humidity tolerance from 5% to 95% (noncondensing), ensuring reliable operation in a wide range of conditions.
Specifications
| Part Number | Cisco N5K-C56128P |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Fixed 1G and 10G SFP+ Ports | 48 |
| 40G QSFP+ Ports | 4 |
| Expansion Module Slots | 2 |
| Layer 2 Switching Capacity | 2.56 Terabits per second |
| Layer 3 Switching Capacity | 1.904 Billion packets per second |
| MAC and ARP Entries Capacity | Up to 256,000 |
| Network Latency | ~1 microsecond |
| Memory Buffer | 25 Megabytes |
| IPv4 Addresses for Hosts | 32,000 |
| IPv6 Addresses for Hosts | 8,000 |
| IPv4 Multicast Routing Paths | Up to 8,000 |
| IGMP Groups | Up to 8,000 |
| Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Instances | 4,000 |
| Supported VLANs | Up to 4,096 |
| Access Control List (ACL) Entries | 4,000 |
| Unicast Queue Count per Port | 8 |
| Multicast Queue Count per Port | 8 |
| Unit Height | 3.5 inches |
| Unit Width | 17.3 inches |
| Unit Depth | 30 inches |
| Operational Temperature Range Low | 0 °C |
| Operational Temperature Range High | 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range Low | -40 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range High | 70 °C |
| Operational Humidity Range | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |