Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches

The Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches are high-performance, low-latency platforms designed for the next generation of data center deployment. As a key component of the Cisco Unified Fabric, the Nexus 5000 series simplifies data center operations by consolidating LAN and SAN traffic onto a single 10 Gigabit Ethernet fabric, reducing infrastructure costs and enhancing agility.

These switches feature Unified Ports, which can handle traditional Ethernet, FCoE, and native Fibre Channel connectivity on the same hardware. With a non-blocking architecture and a robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set (including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP), the Nexus 5000 provides a reliable foundation for virtualized and cloud environments. Advanced technologies such as Cisco vPC and Fabric Extender (FEX) allow IT managers to build high-density, resilient network architectures that grow seamlessly with business demands.

Key Specifications:

• Throughput: Up to 1920 Gbps (1.92 Tbps) and 1428 Mpps forwarding rate.

• Converged I/O: Supports Ethernet, FCoE, and native Fibre Channel (up to 8Gbps).

• Latency: Consistent, low-latency delivery regardless of packet size or pattern.

• Layer 3 Ready: Support for advanced routing protocols and up to 1000 VRF instances.

• Data Center Bridging (DCB): Full compliance with IEEE standards for lossless Ethernet.