The Cisco N55-M16UP= is a 16-port Unified Port expansion module designed for the Cisco Nexus 5500 Series Switches, particularly the Nexus 5548P and 5548UP. Supporting a mix of Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols, this module enables flexible deployment across data center LAN and SAN environments with seamless FCoE integration.
The N55-M16UP= expansion module provides 16 Unified Ports, which can be individually configured as 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet or 2/4/8-Gbps Fibre Channel. With this flexibility, enterprises can optimize port usage and consolidate LAN and SAN traffic within a single Nexus 5500 platform.
This hot-swappable line card allows IT administrators to dynamically provision ports based on application needs and provides investment protection by reducing the need for separate networking hardware. Combined with Cisco’s NX-OS software, the module supports advanced features such as virtual PortChannel (vPC), Quality of Service (QoS), and FCoE.
16 x Unified Ports (1/10 GE or 2/4/8G FC)
Full support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Hot-swappable design
Supported on Nexus 5500 series (5548P, 5548UP, 5596UP)
Supports Cisco NX-OS for programmability and automation
Ideal for converged network environments
Specification | Description |
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Product Code | N55-M16UP= |
Port Type | Unified Ports (Ethernet or Fibre Channel) |
Port Count | 16 |
Ethernet Speed | 1G / 10G Ethernet |
Fibre Channel Speed | 2/4/8 Gbps |
Protocol Support | Ethernet, Fibre Channel, FCoE |
Hot-Swappable | Yes |
Compatible Switches | Cisco Nexus 5548UP, 5548P, 5596UP |
Software Compatibility | Cisco NX-OS |
Form Factor | Line-card module |
Model | Ports | Port Type | FCoE Support | Target Platform |
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N55-M16UP= | 16 | Unified (1/10GE or FC) | Yes | Nexus 5548UP/5596UP |
N55-M8P8FP | 16 | 8 Ethernet + 8 FC | Partial | Nexus 5548UP |
N55-M4Q | 4 | 40G Ethernet | No | Nexus 5500 Series |
N5672UP-16G | 48 + 4 | 10GE + 40G, FC | Yes | Nexus 5600 Series |
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