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Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF Nexus 5020 Switch Chassis
Enterprise Cisco Nexus 5020 40-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chassis for High-Performance Data Centers
The Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF is a high-performance Cisco Nexus 5020 data center switch designed to provide scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for enterprise data centers, server networks, and unified fabric environments. Featuring 40 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and an expansion slot for additional connectivity modules, it delivers high-density networking for demanding server, storage, and virtualized infrastructure deployments.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the N5K-C5020P-BF supports advanced data center technologies including virtual PortChannel (vPC), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), VLANs, QoS, virtualization, link aggregation, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities. Its low-latency, wire-speed switching architecture helps ensure reliable and consistent performance for bandwidth-intensive enterprise applications and converged network environments.
The switch also supports redundant hot-swappable power supplies and hot-swappable fan modules, helping improve availability and simplify maintenance in mission-critical data center environments. Its compact 1RU form factor provides high-density 10GbE connectivity while efficiently utilizing rack space.
The Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF Nexus 5020 40-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch is an ideal solution for data center top-of-rack switching, server and storage connectivity, virtualized infrastructure, enterprise cloud networking, high-speed network aggregation, and unified fabric deployments.
Product Specifications - Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF Nexus 5020 40-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF Nexus 5020 Data Center Switch |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | N5K-C5020P-BF |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 5000 Series |
| Product Type | Data Center Ethernet and Unified Fabric Switch |
| Fixed Ports | 40 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports |
| Port Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet / Unified Fabric Ports |
| Transceiver Support | SFP+ optical and direct-attach cable connectivity, depending on supported Cisco transceivers and cables |
| Expansion Capacity | 1 × Expansion Slot for compatible Cisco Nexus 5000 Series expansion modules |
| Storage Connectivity | Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) |
| Unified Fabric | Supported |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Switching Architecture | Low-latency, wire-speed, non-blocking switching architecture |
| Virtualization | Virtual PortChannel (vPC) support |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, STP, Rapid STP, Multiple Spanning Tree, EtherChannel and vPC |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4 and IPv6 routing capabilities, software and license dependent |
| QoS | Advanced QoS and traffic prioritization support |
| Network Virtualization | Designed for virtualized server and data center environments |
| Power Supply Architecture | Supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fan modules |
| Airflow Direction | Back-to-front airflow |
| High Availability | Redundant power, hot-swappable fans and vPC-based resiliency |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-Mountable |
| Management | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP and compatible Cisco management platforms |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 5000 Series data center infrastructure |
| Typical Deployment | Top-of-Rack, End-of-Row and high-speed data center aggregation |
| Primary Applications | Ethernet switching, converged networking, server connectivity and FCoE storage networking |
| Use Cases | Data Center Top-of-Rack Switching, Server and Storage Connectivity, Virtualized Infrastructure, Enterprise Cloud Networking, High-Speed Network Aggregation and Unified Fabric Deployments |
| Condition | Refurbished |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF?
The Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF is a Cisco Nexus 5020 switch chassis featuring 40 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, unified fabric capabilities, and Cisco NX-OS for enterprise data center networking.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF?
The Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and service providers requiring high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in data center environments.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF delivers enterprise-grade switching performance, unified fabric capabilities, and significant cost savings while maintaining compatibility with Cisco Nexus 5000 Series deployments.
Q4. Does the Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF support Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)?
Yes. The Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), enabling unified LAN and SAN traffic over a single Ethernet infrastructure for simplified data center deployments.
Q5. What type of transceivers are required for the Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF?
The Cisco N5K-C5020P-BF features 40 SFP+ ports and requires compatible 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceivers or SFP+ direct-attach cables (DACs) for network connectivity.
