Cisco N5K‑C5696Q – 96×10G + 8×40G Data Center Switch (Nexus 5696Q)
The Cisco N5K‑C5696Q is a Nexus 5000 Series data center switch with 96×10G SFP+ and 8×40G QSFP+ ports, offering ultra‑high‑density, low‑latency connectivity for large enterprise and cloud network fabrics.
- Description
Description
The Cisco N5K‑C5696Q is a high‑performance, enterprise‑grade Ethernet switch from the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series, engineered to deliver ultra‑high density 10 Gigabit connectivity with robust 40 Gigabit uplinks for large data center environments. This switch features 96×10 GbE SFP+ ports and 8×40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks, making it ideal for top‑of‑rack, aggregation, or spine deployments in modern cloud‑ready and virtualized networks.
Powered by Cisco NX‑OS software, the Nexus 5696Q provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities, flexible VLAN support, rich QoS features, and comprehensive automation through programmability and telemetry. Its design supports low latency and high throughput for demanding workloads, including virtualization, big data, and high‑speed storage traffic. Built for mission‑critical data centers, the N5K‑C5696Q integrates seamlessly with Cisco’s Nexus fabric architecture, delivering resilient data transport, advanced diagnostics, and simplified operations at scale.
Key Features:
96×10 Gigabit SFP+ ports — high‑density server and aggregation connectivity
8×40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks — high‑speed fabric connectivity for leaf or spine topologies
Advanced Cisco NX‑OS Software — enterprise feature set including VLANs, QoS, and routing
Low latency, scalable design optimized for virtualized and cloud networks
High‑availability architecture with comprehensive diagnostics and automation
