Cisco Nexus 5596UP 48-Port 10GbE Chassis | Data Center Switch — CON-SNC-N7K4S2E

Designed for environments where port density and uptime carry real operational value, the Cisco Nexus 5596UP chassis brings 48 fixed 10GbE ports into a compact 2RU footprint. That makes it a strong fit for top-of-rack and aggregation roles where teams need to connect servers, storage, and virtualization clusters without overcommitting rack space. The dual power supply design supports continuity during a power event, while 4 fans help maintain thermal performance under sustained switching loads. For procurement teams, that combination reduces the hidden cost of downtime and avoids the compromises that come with lower-density alternatives. Because the platform uses fixed ports, deployment is straightforward and capacity is easy to plan. It is a practical choice for organizations standardizing on 10GbE and looking for a chassis that balances density, resilience, and operational simplicity in a single rack-ready system. Ideal For Top-of-rack switching for virtualized compute clusters Aggregation of storage and application traffic in enterprise racks 10GbE access layer for dense data center deployments Space-efficient switching in equipment rooms with limited RU availability Why This Product 1 48 fixed 10GbE ports for dense connectivity 2 Dual power supplies support higher availability 3 2RU chassis fits more efficiently than larger platforms 4 4-fan cooling helps sustain continuous operation