Chapter 1
Overview
Transceivers
The Cisco Nexus 5648Q supports a wide variety of 1, 10, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options.
For the most current list of supported transceivers, refer to the latest
Notes
Cisco Nexus 5624Q
This section describes the Cisco Nexus 5624Q (N5K-C5624Q) and its components. This section includes
the following topics:
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Features
The Cisco Nexus 5624Q is a 1RU top-of-rack (TOR) switch that supports 40Gbps of bandwidth for each
of the 12 fixed QSFP+ ports, and provides a GEM slot capable of providing an additional 12 QSFP+
ports for a total of 24 40Gbps ports in a system. The Cisco Nexus 5624Q runs the industry-leading Cisco
NX-OS Software operating system, providing features and capabilities that are widely deployed.
The Cisco Nexus 5624Q switch has the following features:
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Figure 1-5
at every release.
Features
Chassis
Expansion Modules
Power Supply
Fan Modules
Transceivers
40Gbps bandwidth for each of the 12 fixed QSFP+ ports
GEM slot capable of providing an additional 12 QSFP+ ports for a total of 24 40Gbps ports in a
system
Two 1+1 redundant, hot-swappable power supplies, which provide port side intake or exhaust for
cooling
Three 2+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan modules, which provide port side intake or exhaust for
cooling
A management console and USB interface on the fan side of the switch
Cisco Nexus 5624Q Switch
Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Release
Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Nexus 5624Q
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