Cisco Nexus 5596UP 2RU Chassis, 48 x 10GE Ports | Data Center Switch — CON-L1NBD-SRB2M4PP

Keep high-density server and storage traffic moving with a chassis built for demanding data center switching roles. The Cisco Nexus 5596UP delivers 48 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a compact 2RU footprint, giving infrastructure teams a clean way to aggregate racks without sacrificing port density or operational headroom. Dual power supplies and four fans support continuous operation in environments where uptime matters more than convenience. That matters when the switch sits at the center of a fabric carrying virtualization traffic, storage access, and application back-end flows. The fixed-port design also reduces complexity versus modular alternatives, which helps standardize deployment and simplify planning. This model fits teams that want a proven Cisco switching platform for dense 10GE aggregation rather than a lower-cost box with fewer safeguards. It is a practical choice when you need stable performance, straightforward rack integration, and the confidence that comes from a chassis designed for enterprise data center use. Ideal For Top-of-rack aggregation for virtualized server clusters Data center fabric switching for east-west traffic High-density 10GE uplinks for storage and compute networks Enterprise rack deployments requiring compact switching capacity Why This Product 1 48 fixed 10GE ports for dense aggregation 2 Dual power supplies for higher availability 3 2RU chassis saves rack space versus larger modular systems 4 Four fans support sustained data center operation