Nexus 5600 modules and Fabric Extender selection
Check connector, platform and module support before substituting legacy data-center parts.
Check connector, platform and module support before substituting legacy data-center parts.
Information to collect
Check connector, platform and module support before substituting legacy data-center parts.
Provide the current host PID, software version, required interfaces and installation constraints before choosing replacements.
Selection checks
- N5696-M4C uses CXP; it is not a QSFP28 port module. Equal aggregate rates do not establish a compatible plug or electrical interface.
- N5696-M12Q support depends on the intended Nexus host. Check the installation guide and software for the exact combination.
- N2K-C2232TM-E is a Fabric Extender, not an independent stand-alone switch. Maximum chassis port counts may depend on optional modules.
Before deployment
- Compare port and connector types physically and in the support documentation.
- Verify module and FEX recognition by the parent switch.
- Test the replacement under the required traffic and failure conditions.
Preparing a quotation request
Include the exact part numbers, quantities, required condition, included accessories and software entitlements. Identify the target equipment and any unresolved interface or configuration item. A product association is not a validated combination.
Related products
Topic associations; verify the complete configuration before ordering.
- Cisco N5K-C5696Q Modular 40G Data Center Switch
- Cisco N2K-C2232TM-E 32-Port 10GBASE-T Fabric Extender
- Cisco N5696-M12Q 12-Port 40G Line Card
- Cisco N5696-M4C 4-Port 100G CXP Line Card
- Cisco N5K-C5624Q 12-Port Base / 24-Port Expandable 40G Switch
- Cisco N5K-C5648Q 24-Port Base / 48-Port Expandable 40G Switch
- Cisco N5K-C5672UP-RF 48-Port 10G Unified-Port Switch with Six 40G Ports
- Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-XL-RF 48-Port 10GBASE-T Switch with Six 40G Ports
Sources
- Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender — official reference
- Nexus 5600 — official reference
- Cisco BGP EVPN in the Datacenter — official reference
- Nexus 5600 40G — official reference
- Nexus 2000 — official reference
- Nexus 5600 10G — official reference
- Nexus 3172PQ/TQ XL — official reference
- Nexus 3172TQ-XL / — official reference