Cisco Nexus 5596UP 2RU Chassis, 48 x 10GE Ports | Data Center Switch — CON-SSSNP-C1N9120X

Build a compact, high-density switching layer with the Cisco Nexus 5596UP chassis. Its 2RU footprint brings 48 fixed 10GE ports into a form factor that fits tightly controlled rack designs without sacrificing port count or operational resilience. Dual power supplies and four fans support the kind of redundancy and thermal stability expected in enterprise data center environments. This platform is aimed at teams that need consistent 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for server access, aggregation, or leaf-style deployment patterns. The fixed-port design simplifies planning and reduces the variability that comes with modular expansion, while the chassis architecture keeps the focus on predictable performance and serviceability. For organizations standardizing on Cisco Nexus, this model offers a practical balance of density, redundancy, and rack efficiency that justifies its place in production infrastructure. Ideal For Top-of-rack switching for dense server racks Aggregation in enterprise data center fabrics 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for virtualization clusters Standardized Cisco Nexus deployments requiring fixed-port density Why This Product 1 48 fixed 10GE ports in only 2RU 2 Dual power supplies support higher availability 3 4 fans help maintain thermal consistency 4 Fixed-port design simplifies rack and port planning