Cisco N5K-C5696Q Modular 40G Data Center Switch
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Legacy Nexus expansion and maintenance planning
Check connector, platform and module support before substituting legacy data-center parts.
Deployment scope
Check connector, platform and module support before substituting legacy data-center parts. Record the current host, expansion modules, Fabric Extenders and uplinks. Check compatibility before changing the topology. Stage the target configuration and preserve the original image and cabling plan for rollback.
Component decisions
- 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.
Acceptance plan
- 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.
Configuration boundary
A speed label summarizes throughput. It does not encode cage geometry, electrical lanes, media or supported host software. A CXP module cannot be substituted with QSFP28 merely because both are described as 100G.
Technical references
Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender — official reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/data_sheet_c78-507093.html Nexus 5600 — official reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5600/hw/installation/guide/n56k_hig/chap1overview.html Cisco BGP EVPN in the Datacenter — official reference: https://blogs.cisco.com/datacenter/cisco-bgp-evpn-in-the-datacenter Nexus 5600 40G — official reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-5624q-switch/datasheet-c78-733100.html Nexus 2000 — official reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus2000/hw/installation/guide/nexus_2000_hig/overview_all.html Nexus 5600 10G — official reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-5000-series-switches/datasheet-c78-730760.html Nexus 3172PQ/TQ XL — official reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-3000-series-switches/data_sheet_c78-729483.html Nexus 3172TQ-XL / — official reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-3172tq-xl-switch/model.html
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