Cisco Nexus 5596T 2RU 32x10GT 16xSFP Fixed Ports | Data Center Switch — CON-L14HR-ASRN101H

Keep high-density network traffic under control with a Cisco Nexus 5596T configured for fixed-port switching in a 2RU chassis. The combination of 32 10GBase-T ports and 16 SFP ports gives infrastructure teams a practical mix of copper and fiber connectivity for aggregation, server access, and distribution-layer designs. Dual power supplies and four fans support the operational requirements that matter in production racks: redundancy, thermal management, and sustained service under load. In environments where switch failure or overheating is not an option, those details justify the platform choice. This model is a strong fit for teams standardizing on a compact switch footprint without giving up port density. It is especially useful where rack space is constrained but connectivity demands remain high. For procurement, the value is in buying a chassis that aligns with data center expectations instead of a lower-capacity alternative that forces earlier replacement. The result is a switch built for serious infrastructure work: dense fixed ports, resilient power and cooling, and a form factor that fits cleanly into enterprise rack plans. Ideal For Top-of-rack switching in a dense server rack Aggregation switching for mixed copper and fiber environments Data center access switching where port density is a priority Rack-based network consolidation in enterprise infrastructure Why This Product 1 32 fixed 10GBase-T ports versus lower-density access switches 2 16 fixed SFP ports versus copper-only designs 3 Dual power supplies versus single-PSU models 4 2RU footprint versus larger chassis switches