N5696-M12Q= Cisco Nexus Expansion module at discount

N5696‑M12Q Specifications

Cisco Nexus 5696Q 12‑Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Linecard Expansion Module

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N5696‑M12Q
Product Line: Cisco Nexus 5600/6000 Series
Product Series: Nexus 5696Q Expansion Module
Product Type: Linecard Expansion Module
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 5696Q 12‑Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Linecard Expansion Module

KEY FEATURES:
Module Type: Hot‑swappable linecard expansion module
Port Configuration: 12 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GE) QSFP+ ports
Interface Type: 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+)
Breakout Support: Each QSFP+ port can be broken out into 4 × 10 GbE connections
Form Factor: Chassis plug‑in module
Compatibility: Designed for Cisco Nexus 5600/5696Q series switches with expansion chassis slots
Features Supported: High‑density 40 GbE connectivity for data center uplinks, Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, VLAN, QoS, advanced NX‑OS feature set

PERFORMANCE:
Total Port Bandwidth: 12 × 40 Gbps (aggregate 480 Gbps)
40GE Port Speed: 40 Gbps per port
10GE Breakout Speed: Up to 10 Gbps per breakout channel
Forwarding Performance: Wire‑speed switching across all ports
Random Read IOPS: Not explicitly specified
Random Write IOPS: Not explicitly specified
Sequential Read Speed: Not explicitly specified
Sequential Write Speed: Not explicitly specified

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Operating Temperature Range: Typically 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature Range: Typically –40 °C to 70 °C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non‑condensing
Shock Resistance: Not explicitly specified
Vibration Resistance: Not explicitly specified
Hot‑Swappable Support: Supported for module insertion/removal without powering down the chassis

PHYSICAL:
Dimensions (W × D × H): Module form factor (exact module dimensions not explicitly specified)
Weight: Not explicitly specified
Color: Standard industrial switch equipment color