HP Nexus 5000 Converged Network Switches

HP Nexus 5000 Converged Network Switches — are high-performance Layer 2 switches designed to meet the demands of modern data centers. Supporting 10GbE, IEEE Data Center Bridging (DCB), and FCoE, these switches facilitate the creation of a unified fabric, simplifying cabling and infrastructure management. The Nexus 5000 series offers line-rate performance with very low latency, making it an excellent choice for high-density virtualized environments. With redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, the Nexus 5010 and 5020 models provide enterprise-class availability while significantly reducing the data center's carbon footprint through improved power efficiency.

Key Specifications:

• Throughput: 520 Gbps switching capacity.

• Protocol Support: Converged Ethernet (FCoE), 8Gb Fibre Channel, and 10Gb DCB.

• Scalability: High port density with lossless data delivery guarantees.

• Energy Efficiency: Designed for optimized cooling and lower carbon emissions.

• Form Factor: Compact 1U or 2U designs suitable for rack-level I/O consolidation.