• Cisco N55-D160L3 silver router with 160Gbps Layer 3 ports
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Cisco N55-D160L3 | Layer 3 routing engine 160Gbps | license: NX-OS L3 required

N55-D160L3

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Description

Enable hardware-based Layer 3 routing on Nexus 5548 switches with up to 160 Gbit/s of L3 forwarding capacity. This daughter card unlocks inter-VLAN routing and advanced L3 features using existing front-panel ports.

Features

- Hardware-accelerated L3 forwarding up to 160 Gbit/s
- Unlocks routed access and aggregation designs on 5548
- Preserves front-panel port investment—no extra ports required
- Supports IPv4/IPv6 routing with appropriate NX-OS licensing
- Efficient inter-VLAN gateway functionality with low latency

Warranty

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Form factor: internal Layer 3 daughter card
- Target platform: Nexus 5548 series (e.g., 5548UP/5548P)
- L3 forwarding capacity: up to 160 Gbit/s
- Enables: IPv4/IPv6 unicast routing and inter-VLAN routing
- Dynamic routing: protocol support depends on NX-OS and licensing (e.g., OSPF/BGP)
- Ports used: leverages existing switch front-panel ports
- License requirement: NX-OS Layer 3 feature license required
- Use cases: routing at the access/aggregation layer, gateway services

FAQs

Q: What does this daughter card enable?
A: It provides hardware-accelerated Layer 3 routing, enabling inter-VLAN routing and dynamic routing features on Nexus 5548 switches.

Q: Is a software license required?
A: Yes. An appropriate NX-OS Layer 3 feature license is required to activate L3 features.

Q: Does it consume additional SFP/SFP+ ports?
A: No. It enables L3 routing using the switch’s existing front-panel ports.

Q: Is it compatible with all Nexus 5548 variants?
A: It is designed for Nexus 5548 models. Confirm compatibility with your exact model and NX-OS version.

Q: How does this differ from the 5596 L3 module?
A: This is a daughter card for 5548 switches, whereas the 5596 uses a separate L3 expansion module that occupies an external slot.

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