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Cisco Nexus N5K 5000 Switches - Refurbished, Used, and New
Cisco Nexus 5000 switches are data center access switches that run NX-OS. Many models have unified ports that can run Ethernet or Fibre Channel, which lets one switch carry both server and storage traffic, and they commonly act as parent switches for Nexus 2000 fabric extenders. NetworkTigers sells Nexus 5000 switches, expansion modules, Layer 3 cards, power supplies and fans refurbished, used and new. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
Nexus 5000 models and parts
| Models or parts | Used for | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 5010, 5020 | First-generation 10 GbE access, spares and existing networks | 5010 | 5020 |
| Nexus 5548P, 5548UP | 10 GbE access with expansion slot; UP models have unified ports | 5548 |
| Nexus 5596UP, 5596T | Higher-density 10 GbE access with expansion slots | 5596 |
| Nexus 5624Q, 5648Q, 5696Q | 40 GbE and 10 GbE access and aggregation | 5624Q | 5648Q | 5696Q |
| Nexus 5672UP | 10 GbE access with built-in unified ports and 40 GbE uplinks | 5672UP |
| Nexus 56128P | 10 GbE access with 40 GbE uplinks; native Fibre Channel needs a supported unified-port expansion module | 56128P |
| Expansion and Layer 3 modules | N55-M16UP, N55-M4Q, N55-M12T, Layer 3 daughter cards and modules | N55 modules | N55-D160L3 |
| Power supplies and fans | N55 and N5K power supplies and fan modules | AC power | DC power |
| Related Nexus | Other Nexus families and the full Nexus range | Nexus 2000 FEX | Nexus 6000 | Nexus 3000 | Nexus 9000 | All Nexus |
Which Nexus 5000 do I need?
Match the family you already run if you are adding a switch or a spare. For storage traffic, decide first whether you need native Fibre Channel, FCoE or plain Ethernet. FCoE runs over Ethernet ports. Native Fibre Channel needs unified ports, either built in (as on UP models such as the 5548UP, 5596UP and 5672UP) or on a supported expansion module (as on the 56128P), so check the installed ports and modules and that your storage and adapters support the setup. If you need Layer 3 routing on a 5548 or 5596, check that the Layer 3 card or module is installed. For fabric extenders, confirm that your Nexus 5000 model supports the Nexus 2000 models you plan to attach. Check which expansion modules, power supplies and fans are installed, and the airflow stated in the listing; the part number suffix helps confirm it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a unified port?
A unified port can be set to run as a 1 or 10 GbE Ethernet port or as a Fibre Channel port, so one switch can connect both servers and storage. The Fibre Channel speeds supported depend on the model.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every switch carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a quantity? Ask us for a quote.
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