Cisco NEXUS 5548 UP Chassis 32 10GbE Ports, 2 PS, 2 Fans | Enterprise — CON-L1NBD-EPA10X1P

Keep core network services available with a chassis designed for dense 10GbE connectivity and operational continuity. The NEXUS 5548 UP chassis provides 32 10GbE ports, giving infrastructure teams the port density needed for aggregation, access, or data center switching roles without adding unnecessary complexity. Dual power supplies and dual fans help preserve service continuity when hardware components fail or maintenance is required. That redundancy matters in environments where a switch outage can ripple across virtualization clusters, storage traffic, or application tiers. This configuration is well suited to organizations that value predictable uptime and want a platform that fits into established Cisco-based operations. Because this is a service-backed offering, the value is not only in the hardware footprint but in the support posture around it. It is a practical choice for teams that need a clear path to sustained operation, faster issue resolution, and less disruption to production workloads. For buyers comparing lower-cost alternatives, the difference is often in resilience, supportability, and the confidence to keep critical traffic moving. Ideal For Aggregate server and storage traffic in a data center switching layer Support virtualization clusters that depend on consistent 10GbE connectivity Provide resilient network infrastructure for production application environments Standardize switching hardware across Cisco-managed enterprise sites Why This Product 1 Adds redundancy with dual power supplies and dual fans 2 Supports higher-density 10GbE switching with 32 ports 3 Includes on-site service coverage for faster recovery 4 Fits enterprise data center environments better than basic single-power designs