N5672UP-2FEX-10G Cisco Switch Rack-mountable at discount

N5672UP-2FEX-10G Specifications

Cisco Nexus 5672UP – 48-Port 10G SFP+ + 6 × 40G QSFP+ Uplinks (2 × 10G FEX Support)

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N5672UP-2FEX-10G
Product Line: Nexus 5600 Series
Product Series: Nexus 5672UP with 2 × 10G Fabric Extender (FEX) support
Product Type: Layer 3 Enterprise Switch / Chassis
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 5672UP-2FEX-10G

KEY FEATURES:
• Supports up to 48 fixed 10 Gbps (SFP+) ports
• Includes 6 × 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplink ports for high-speed spine connectivity
• Fabric Extender (FEX) capable variant with “2FEX” indicating support for 2 × 10G FEX modules
• Supports unified ports (Ethernet and FCoE) in the Nexus 5600 platform

PERFORMANCE:
• Internal switching bandwidth: ~1.44 Tbps
• Low latency forwarding suitable for data-center leaf/spine fabrics

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
• Enterprise-class 24×7 operation
• Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and redundant fan modules
• End-of-Life (EOL) announced: 04/30/2017; End-of-Sale: 04/30/2018; End-of-Service-Life: 07/30/2018

PHYSICAL:
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable switch/chassis
• Depth: approx 30 inches (76.2 cm) for the 2FEX variant configuration

Notes & Considerations for Deployment:
• Being EOL, manufacturer support and spare parts may be limited
• Verify port configuration (10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP+) against optics and cabling infrastructure
• Confirm availability of required FEX modules and licensing
• Ensure adequate power and cooling in the rack due to high port density and throughput