Description
High-Performance Data Center Connectivity
The C1-N5548P-FA Cisco ONE Nexus 5548P switch is a high-performance data center switch designed for demanding data center environments. It is a manageable switch with 32 ports, which can be used for a variety of networking applications.
One of the key features of the C1-N5548P-FA is its high-performance data center connectivity. The switch supports a range of advanced features that are designed to improve network performance and reliability in data center environments. These features include:
- High-speed connectivity: The C1-N5548P-FA supports high-speed connectivity using 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) and 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GE) interfaces. These interfaces provide the bandwidth and throughput needed to support high-performance data center applications, such as cloud computing, virtualization, and big data analytics.
- Virtualization support: The C1-N5548P-FA is designed to support virtualization environments, such as VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM. The switch includes features like virtual PortChannels (vPCs), which allow multiple physical switches to act as a single logical switch, improving redundancy and resiliency.
- Low-latency design: The C1-N5548P-FA is designed with a low-latency architecture that helps to reduce the delay between data packets, improving network performance and responsiveness.
- Advanced traffic management: The switch supports advanced traffic management features, such as quality of service (QoS), which allow network administrators to prioritize traffic based on its importance or application requirements.
- Redundancy and resiliency: The C1-N5548P-FA includes features like Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which help to prevent network loops and improve redundancy and resiliency.
Advanced Security and Network Resiliency
The C1-N5548P-FA Cisco ONE Nexus 5548P switch is designed with advanced security features and network resiliency to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the network. Here are some of the features that contribute to the switch’s robustness and security:
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) technology: This feature allows for the creation of a logical link between two switches, making the network more resilient and reducing the risk of downtime in case of hardware failure.
- Intelligent Traffic Mirroring: This feature allows the network administrator to monitor the network for potential security threats or network performance issues.
- Control Plane Policing: This feature restricts access to the switch’s control plane, which ensures that only authorized personnel can modify the switch’s configuration and protects it from unauthorized access.
- Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol: The switch supports SSH, which provides secure remote access to the switch’s CLI, making it less vulnerable to unauthorized access.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs provide granular control over network traffic by allowing or blocking specific types of traffic based on defined criteria.
- Network Security Services (NSS): This feature provides a range of security services, such as packet filtering, URL filtering, and anti-malware protection, to protect the network from malicious traffic and content.
- Network Analysis Module (NAM): The NAM provides advanced network analysis and monitoring capabilities, enabling the administrator to detect and troubleshoot network performance issues quickly.
Power and Energy Efficiency
The C1-N5548P-FA Cisco ONE Nexus 5548P is a high-performance, manageable switch designed for use in enterprise networks. It features 32 ports, which can support a variety of network configurations and topologies. Here’s a brief overview of its power and energy efficiency:
Power:
- The C1-N5548P-FA switch requires AC power input, and it supports both 100-120V and 200-240V power sources.
- The maximum power consumption of the switch is 460 watts, which can be delivered through the power supplies provided with the switch.
- The switch supports redundant power supplies for increased reliability and can operate with only one power supply if necessary.
Energy efficiency:
- The C1-N5548P-FA switch is designed with energy efficiency in mind and features several mechanisms to reduce power consumption.
- The switch includes an Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) mode, which can detect when network devices are idle and reduce power consumption accordingly.
- The switch also supports multiple power-saving features, such as variable-speed fans and power-efficient ASICs, which can significantly reduce energy usage.
- The switch is compliant with several energy-efficiency standards, such as the European Union’s ErP directive and the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C1-N5548P-FA
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 5000
- Product Model 5548P
- Product Name Nexus 5548P Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Uplink Port No
- Modular Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 32 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 1 x Expansion Slot
Performance:
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 33
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots 32
Network & Communication:
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description:
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
Miscellaneous:
- Package Contents-
- Nexus 5548P Layer 3 Switch
- 2 x Power Supplies
- 1 x Expansion Module
- 2 x Fan Modules
- Environmentally Friendly Yes
- Environmental Certification RoHS-6
