Cisco N5596UPM-8N2248TP

The Cisco N5596UPM-8N2248TP is a networking device that combines the Cisco Nexus 5596UP switch with the Cisco Nexus 2248TP fabric extender. The Cisco Nexus 5596UP is a high-performance, low-latency, and feature-rich switch that provides both Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity. It offers 96 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel ports, with the option to expand up to 192 ports using expansion modules. The switch supports advanced features such as virtual PortChannel (vPC), FabricPath, and Data Center Bridging (DCB). The Cisco Nexus 2248TP is a fabric extender that connects to the Nexus 5596UP switch using a unified fabric. It provides 48 100/1000BASE-T ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. The fabric extender extends the switching capabilities of the Nexus 5596UP switch to the access layer, allowing for simplified management and scalability. By combining the Nexus 5596UP switch with the Nexus 2248TP fabric extender, the Cisco N5596UPM-8N2248TP provides a scalable and flexible solution for data center networking, suitable for both Ethernet and Fibre Channel environments.