N5696-M20UP Specifications
Cisco Nexus 5696Q Unified Port Linecard Expansion Module
Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N5696-M20UP
Product Line: Cisco Nexus 5000 / 5600 Series
Product Series: Nexus 5696Q Expansion Module
Product Type: Linecard Expansion Module
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 5696Q Unified Port Linecard Expansion Module – 20P 10GE / FCoE or 8/4/2G FC
KEY FEATURES:
Module Type: Hot-swappable linecard expansion module
Port Configuration: 20 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
Interface Type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+)
FCoE Support: Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) at 10 Gbps
Fibre Channel Support: Native Fibre Channel at 8 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 2 Gbps (ports can be configured for Ethernet/FCoE or Fibre Channel)
Expansion Capability: Can be used with multiple modules to scale the switch fabric
Compatibility: Designed for Cisco Nexus 5600/5696Q platform switches with expansion slots
Features Supported: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, VLAN, QoS, advanced NX‑OS feature set
PERFORMANCE:
Network Bandwidth (Ports): Up to 20 × 10 Gbps connections
FCoE Performance: Up to 10 Gbps per FCoE port
Fibre Channel Performance: Up to 8/4/2 Gbps per Fibre Channel port
Aggregate Throughput: High-performance data plane suitable for data center uplinks
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): Approximately 17.3″ width × 30″ depth × 6.97″ height when installed in chassis
Weight: Approximately 111 lbs fully equipped in chassis
Color: Standard industrial switch module color

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