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The Cisco N5596UPM-8N2248TF is a networking device that combines the Cisco Nexus 5596UP switch with the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E fabric extender. It is a unified fabric solution that provides high-performance, low-latency Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity for data center environments.
The Cisco Nexus 5596UP switch is a 2RU (rack unit) switch that offers 96 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel ports, with the capability to expand up to 192 ports using expansion modules. It supports various features such as virtual PortChannel (vPC), FabricPath, and Data Center Bridging (DCB) technologies.
The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E fabric extender is a 1RU device that connects to the Nexus 5596UP switch using a unified fabric link. It provides 48 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. The fabric extender extends the switching capabilities of the Nexus 5596UP switch to the server racks, allowing for simplified cabling and management.
Overall, the Cisco N5596UPM-8N2248TF is a combination of the Nexus 5596UP switch and Nexus 2248TP-E fabric extender, providing a scalable and flexible networking solution for data center environments.