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Technical Specifications

This appendix describes the technical specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform switches and the
Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform switches.
This appendix includes the following sections:
Switch Specifications, page B-1
Environmental Specifications, page B-2
Expansion Module Specifications, pageB-3
Power Specifications, pageB-3
Transceiver Specifications, pageB-6
Note Specifications for cables and connectors are provided in AppendixC, “C able and Port Specifications.”

Switch Specifications

Table B -1 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5596 switch.
Table B -2 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5548 switch.
TableB-1 Physical Specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5596 Switch
Description Specification
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.47 in. x 17.3 in. x 29.5 in. (8.8 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm)
Weight (with two power supplies, one expansion
module, and four fan modules)
50 lb (22.68 kg)
TableB-2 Physical Specification for the Cisco Nexus 5548 Switch
Description Specification
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.72 in. x 17.3 in. x 29.5 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 74.9 cm)
Weight (with two power supplies, one expansion
module, and two fan modules)
32 lb (14.51 kg)