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Cisco Nexus 5596UP 2RU Chassis, 48x10GE, 2PS, 4 Fans

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: CON-SNC-56128P
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  • 48 fixed 10GE SFP+ ports for high-capacity networking
  • 2RU chassis design conserves rack space
  • Includes 2 power supplies for redundancy
  • Equipped with 4 cooling fans for thermal management
  • TAA compliant for government procurement
  • Manufactured in the United States

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Key Benefits

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  • Ideal for high-density 10GE data center or enterprise deployments due to its 48 fixed SFP+ ports
  • Redundant power and efficient cooling enhance uptime and operational reliability
  • TAA compliance and U.S. origin ensure suitability for public sector or regulated environments

Product Overview

The Cisco Nexus 5596UP 2RU Chassis is engineered to deliver high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance for data center, enterprise, and service provider environments. Equipped with 48 fixed 10GE SFP+ ports, this chassis offers flexible connectivity for high-speed aggregation and distribution. Its compact 2RU form factor optimizes valuable rack space, while four integrated fans support robust airflow management, ensuring thermal stability in continuous operations.

With dual power supplies for redundancy, the chassis guarantees minimal downtime and supports mission-critical deployment. The inclusion of TAA compliance and U.S. manufacturing origin adds value for government contracts and compliance-driven projects. While specific performance metrics are not available from the provided data, the model aligns with Cisco’s reputation for enterprise-grade reliability and support.

This chassis is an optimal choice for IT infrastructures requiring scalable, standards-compliant hardware for high-speed networking. Its comprehensive port capacity and modular features enable seamless integration into existing Cisco Nexus environments or broader IP fabric architectures across hybrid cloud and multi-tenant data centers.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Data Center Switch Chassis
Series Cisco Nexus 5500 Series
Model Nexus 5596UP
Form Factor 2RU Rack-Mountable
Weight 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg)
Power Supply Type Redundant Hot-Swappable Power Supplies
Number of Power Supplies Installed 2
Power Consumption (Typical) Approx. 370 Watts
Cooling Fans 4 Hot-Swappable Fans

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
Environmental Standards RoHS-6 compliant
Certifications UL, CSA, CE, FCC, VCCI, ICES

Advanced Security Features
Access Control 802.1x authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+
Policy Enforcement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Secure Management SSH v2, SNMPv3, HTTPS
Port Security Yes
Storm Control Supported
MAC Address Filtering Yes

Interfaces
Fixed Uplink Ports 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
Expansion Slots 3 Module Slots (Rear)
Switching Capacity 1.92 Tbps
Forwarding Rate 1.44 Bpps
Port Speed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet
Latency Sub-microsecond (cut-through switching)
Management Ports 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1 x RS-232 Console Port
USB Ports 1 x USB 2.0
Module Support Unified Ports support Ethernet, FC, and FCoE

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.3 x 3.5 x 30.0 in (439 x 89 x 762 mm)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
Acoustic Noise 69.7 dBA (typical)
Heat Dissipation 1262 BTU/hr

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH, XML, HTTP
Software Licensing Model Feature-based licenses (LAN Base, LAN Enterprise)
Included Software Cisco NX-OS
Supported Management Platforms Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
Remote Management Capabilities Yes