The Cisco Nexus 5596T is a modular data center switch engineered to deliver high-capacity performance and flexibility for demanding enterprise and cloud network architectures. It features 32 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connection of servers, storage devices, and access layer networking devices, alongside 12 SFP+ slots that provide scalable uplink connectivity at 10 Gigabit speeds. This port mix enables network designers to balance copper-based edge connections with high-speed fiber uplinks, supporting a broad range of deployment scenarios from server aggregation to top-of-rack switching.
Running on Cisco’s NX-OS software, the Nexus 5596T supports advanced networking features including VLAN segmentation, extensive Quality of Service (QoS) controls, access control lists (ACLs), and robust monitoring tools, helping ensure predictable performance and secure traffic handling. Its architecture is optimized for low latency and high throughput, making it suitable for virtualized environments, storage-rich applications, and multi-tenant data centers. The switch’s reliability and scalability make it a core component in enterprise campus cores, data center fabric deployments, and converged infrastructure designs.
With flexible management options, resilient hardware design, and enterprise-grade software support, the Cisco Nexus 5596T helps organizations build scalable and efficient network backbones that meet the needs of modern IT infrastructures.






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