Cisco N5K-C5648Q 24x 40GB QSFP+ 2x GEM Slot Back-to-Front Air Switch Chassis

The Cisco N5K-C5648Q switch chassis features 24 QSFP+ ports, each supporting 40GbE connections. It delivers a switching capacity of 3.84 Tbps and supports up to 256,000 MAC addresses. Two GEM slots provide additional expansion capabilities for enhanced port flexibility.

The back-to-front air cooling design helps maintain thermal efficiency in rack deployments. This high-bandwidth solution enables efficient data flow across enterprise networks and large-scale operations requiring rapid packet forwarding rates. Compatibility with NX-OS enhances manageability while delivering low-latency performance suitable for demanding workloads needing reliable throughput at scale.

Cisco N5K-C5648Q 24x 40GB QSFP+ 2x GEM Slot Back-to-Front Air Switch Chassis