Description
Management and Configuration Interfaces
The Cisco Nexus 5548UP Layer 3 Managed Switch is a data center-class switch designed for high-performance, low-latency Ethernet connectivity. The switch comes with two management interfaces, the command-line interface (CLI) and the graphical user interface (GUI), which provide different ways to manage and configure the switch.
- Command-line Interface (CLI): The CLI is a text-based interface that allows you to configure and manage the switch through a console or remotely via SSH or Telnet. The CLI provides a wide range of commands that can be used to configure various features of the switch, including VLANs, interfaces, routing protocols, and more. The CLI provides granular control over the switch and is often preferred by experienced network administrators.
- Graphical User Interface (GUI): The GUI is a web-based interface that allows you to manage and configure the switch through a web browser. The GUI provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to configure and monitor the switch without having to use command-line commands. The GUI includes several wizards that guide you through the configuration process and simplifies the management of the switch.
In addition to the management interfaces, the Cisco Nexus 5548UP Layer 3 Managed Switch also provides various configuration interfaces, including:
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): SNMP is a protocol that allows you to monitor and manage network devices, including the switch, through a management system. SNMP provides a set of standard messages that can be used to monitor and control the switch’s status, performance, and configuration.
- Syslog: Syslog is a protocol that allows you to receive log messages from the switch and other network devices. The switch can be configured to send different types of log messages to a syslog server, including system messages, interface status messages, and error messages.
- REST API: The switch also provides a REST API that allows you to programmatically manage and configure the switch using HTTP requests. The REST API provides a simple and scalable way to automate the management of the switch.
Powerful and Reliable
The Cisco Nexus 5548UP Layer 3 Managed Switch, with the support of N5548UPL3-2N2248TF, is a powerful and reliable network switch that provides high-performance connectivity for data center and enterprise environments. It features 48 ports that can support both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connections, allowing it to handle high-bandwidth applications with ease.
The switch is designed to deliver high reliability and uptime, with features like hot-swappable power supplies, fans, and modules that allow for easy maintenance and upgrades without downtime. It also includes redundant power supplies and fans to ensure continuous operation even in the event of a failure.
The switch also supports advanced networking features like Layer 3 routing and IPv6, which make it ideal for environments with complex network topologies. It also supports Quality of Service (QoS) and security features like access control lists (ACLs) and port security, which help to ensure the integrity of the network and protect against unauthorized access.
Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration
Quality of Service (QoS) is a feature in Cisco Nexus 5548UP Layer 3 Managed Switch that allows network administrators to prioritize network traffic based on specific requirements, ensuring that critical applications receive adequate network bandwidth and resources.
To configure QoS in N5548UPL3-2N2248TF Cisco Nexus 5548UP Layer 3 Managed Switch, the following steps can be followed:
- Enable QoS on the switch by using the command “feature qos” in the configuration mode.
- Define QoS policies to classify and prioritize network traffic based on the type of application, user, or group. This can be done by creating access control lists (ACLs) to match specific traffic, and then applying a policy map to define the actions to be taken on that traffic.
- Configure QoS queuing and scheduling to allocate available network bandwidth to different classes of traffic. This involves setting up queues to store packets, and then assigning each queue a priority level and a scheduling algorithm.
- Verify QoS configurations using the show commands such as “show policy-map interface” to display the configuration details of the applied policy on a specific interface.
- Monitor the QoS traffic and make necessary changes to optimize the network performance.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N5548UPL3-2N2248TF
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 5000
- Product Model 5548UP
- Product Name Nexus 5548UP Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
- Uplink Port No
- Bypass No
- Modular No
- Management Port Yes
- USB No
- Stack Port No
Performance:
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 33
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
- Number of SFP+ Slots 32
- Network & Communication:
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- VLAN
- QoS
- SNMP v1, v2c
- Web Based Management
- DHCP
- RMON
- MIB
- Telnet
- Syslog
Power Description:
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
