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Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF Nexus 5010 Switch Chassis
Enterprise Cisco Nexus 5010 20-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chassis for High-Performance Data Centers
The Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF is a high-performance Cisco Nexus 5010 data center switch designed to deliver reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) connectivity for enterprise data centers, virtualized infrastructure, and unified fabric environments. Featuring 20 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, the switch provides high-density connectivity for servers, storage systems, and high-speed network aggregation.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the N5K-C5010P-BF supports advanced data center networking technologies including virtual PortChannel (vPC), FCoE, VLANs, QoS, EtherChannel, virtualization, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities. Its low-latency, wire-speed architecture delivers consistent performance for demanding cloud, server, and storage workloads while enabling converged LAN and SAN connectivity.
The compact 1RU rack-mountable design helps organizations maximize valuable data center rack space while simplifying deployment. With hot-swappable power supply and fan modules, the Cisco Nexus 5010 supports efficient maintenance and dependable operation in enterprise environments.
The Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF Nexus 5010 20-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 LAN and SAN deployments.
Product Specifications - Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF Nexus 5010 20-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF Nexus 5010 Data Center Switch |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | N5K-C5010P-BF |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 5000 Series |
| Product Type | Data Center Ethernet and Unified Fabric Switch |
| Fixed Ports | 20 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports |
| Port Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet / Unified Fabric Ports |
| Transceiver Support | SFP+ optical transceivers and supported direct-attach cables |
| 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 Support | Virtual PortChannel (vPC) and virtualized data center environments |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, STP, Rapid STP, Multiple Spanning Tree, EtherChannel and vPC |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4 and IPv6 networking capabilities, software and license dependent |
| Quality of Service | Advanced QoS and traffic prioritization support |
| Converged Networking | Supports unified LAN and SAN connectivity through Ethernet and FCoE |
| Power Supply | Hot-swappable AC power supply |
| Power Redundancy | Configuration dependent |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fan modules |
| Airflow Direction | Back-to-front airflow |
| High Availability | Hot-swappable field-replaceable power and cooling components |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Installation | Standard Data Center Rack |
| 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 Data Center Aggregation |
| Primary Applications | High-speed Ethernet switching, converged networking, server connectivity and 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 LAN/SAN Deployments |
| Condition | Refurbished |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF?
The Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF is a Cisco Nexus 5010 switch chassis featuring 20 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-C5010P-BF?
The Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and service providers requiring compact, high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet switching.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF provides enterprise-grade switching performance, unified fabric capabilities, and significant cost savings while maintaining compatibility with Cisco Nexus 5000 Series environments.
Q4. Does the Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF support Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)?
Yes. The Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), allowing LAN and SAN traffic to operate across a unified Ethernet infrastructure for greater efficiency and simplified management.
Q5. What type of transceivers are required for the Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF?
The Cisco N5K-C5010P-BF is equipped with 20 SFP+ ports and requires compatible 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceivers or SFP+ direct-attach cables (DACs) for network connectivity.
