Description
Network Management and Security of Rack-mountable Switch
The C1-N5K-C5596UP-FA Cisco One Nexus 5596UP 48-Ports Switch Chassis offers a variety of network management and security features, including:
- Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features: The switch allows for the prioritization of different types of network traffic, ensuring that important data such as voice and video are given priority over less critical data.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): The switch supports ACLs, which can be used to restrict access to specific network resources or to block unwanted traffic.
- IEEE 802.1X Authentication: The switch supports IEEE 802.1X authentication, which allows for the secure authentication of network devices before they are granted access to the network.
- Port Security: The switch supports port security, which allows for the restriction of access to specific ports based on MAC address.
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF): The switch supports VRF, which allows for the creation of multiple virtual routing and forwarding instances on the same physical device.
- VLANs: The switch supports VLANs, which allows for the segmentation of the network for increased security and improved network performance.
- Cisco Nexus Data Broker (NDB): The switch supports Cisco Nexus Data Broker, which allows for the collection and analysis of network data to improve network performance and security.
- Cisco Nexus Fabric Manager (NFM): The switch supports Cisco Nexus Fabric Manager, which allows for the centralized management and monitoring of the switch.
- Cisco Nexus 1000V: The switch supports Cisco Nexus 1000V, which allows for the virtualization of the network to improve scalability and security.
- Cisco Nexus Security: The switch supports Cisco Nexus Security, which allows for the implementation of advanced security features such as firewall, VPN, and intrusion detection and prevention.
- Cisco Smart Call Home: The switch supports Cisco Smart Call Home, which allows for the automatic notification of system events and proactive troubleshooting.
- Cisco Prime Network Services Controller (NSC): The switch supports Cisco Prime NSC, which allows for the centralized management and monitoring of network devices.
- Cisco Security Manager: The switch supports Cisco Security Manager, which allows for the centralized management and monitoring of security features on the switch.
- Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO): The switch supports Cisco SIO, which allows for the collection and analysis of network data to improve network security.
Automation and Programmability of 48-Ports Switch Chassis
- The C1-N5K-C5596UP-FA Cisco One Nexus 5596UP 48-Ports Switch Chassis offers a variety of automation and programmability features, including:
- Cisco NX-API: The switch supports Cisco NX-API, which allows for the programmatic control and management of the switch using a RESTful API.
- Python scripting: The switch supports Python scripting, which allows for the automation of tasks and the development of custom scripts.
- Open NX-OS: The switch runs on Open NX-OS, which allows for the integration of third-party software and the development of custom applications.
- Ansible: The switch supports Ansible, which allows for the automation of network tasks and the management of network infrastructure using a simple, human-readable language.
- Puppet: The switch supports Puppet, which allows for the automation of network tasks and the management of network infrastructure using a simple, human-readable language.
- Chef: The switch supports Chef, which allows for the automation of network tasks and the management of network infrastructure using a simple, human-readable language.
- YANG data models: The switch supports YANG data models, which allow for the programmatic control and management of the switch using a structured data model.
- Netconf: The switch supports Netconf, which allows for the programmatic control and management of the switch using a structured data model.
- gRPC: The switch supports gRPC, which allows for the programmatic control and management of the switch using a structured data model.
- On-box Python interpreter: The switch has on-box Python interpreter, which allows for the automation of tasks and the development of custom scripts.
- Open source tools: The switch supports open source tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef, which allow for automation of network tasks and the management of network infrastructure using a simple, human-readable language.
- Automated provisioning: The switch supports automated provisioning, which allows for the automated configuration of the switch based on predefined templates and policies.
- Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI): The switch supports Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), which allows for the automated provisioning and management of network infrastructure based on application requirements.
- Cisco DNA Center: The switch supports Cisco DNA Center, which allows for the centralized management and automation of network infrastructure based on business policies and application requirements.
High-Performance of Ethernet Switch
The C1-N5K-C5596UP-FA Cisco One Nexus 5596UP 48-Ports Ethernet Switch is a high-performance switch that offers several features to enhance the speed and efficiency of your network. Some of these features include:
- High-speed switching: The switch supports up to 1.44 Tbps of switching capacity, providing fast and efficient data transfer.
- Low-latency switching: The switch utilizes a cut-through architecture, which minimizes latency and improves the overall performance of the network.
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) technology: The switch supports vPC technology, which allows for the creation of virtual port channels between switches, providing increased redundancy and scalability.
- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) support: The switch supports VXLAN, which allows for the creation of virtual LANs over a wide area network, providing increased flexibility and scalability.
- Cisco Nexus Data Broker: The switch supports Cisco Nexus Data Broker, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of network traffic in real-time, providing enhanced visibility and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI): The switch supports Cisco ACI, which allows for the automation of network policies and the creation of application-centric networks.
- Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+): The switch supports PoE+, which allows for the power to be supplied to network devices through the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for separate power sources.
- Cisco FabricPath: The switch supports Cisco FabricPath, which allows for the creation of a loop-free network, providing increased scalability and redundancy.
- Cisco TrustSec: The switch supports Cisco TrustSec, which allows for the creation of secure and segmented networks, providing enhanced security and compliance.
- Cisco One Platform Kit (C1-N5K-C5596UP-FA): The switch supports Cisco One Platform Kit (C1-N5K-C5596UP-FA), which allows for a simplified and streamlined deployment and management of the switch.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C1-N5K-C5596UP-FA
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 5000
- Product Model 5596UP
- Product Name Nexus 5596UP Switch Chassis
- Product Type Switch Chassis
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 6
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management –
- Command Line Interface
- SNMP v1, 2, 3
- RMON
- Telnet
- DHCP
- Syslog
- QoS
- VLAN
- MIB
Power Description
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
