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Cisco N55-D160L3-V2 | Layer 3 routing engine 160Gbps (V2) | license: NX-OS L3 required

N55-D160L3-V2

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Description

Hardware revision V2 of the Layer 3 daughter card for Nexus 5548 switches, delivering up to 160 Gbit/s of L3 forwarding to enable inter-VLAN and routed access designs using existing switch ports.

Features

- Up to 160 Gbit/s of hardware-based L3 routing
- V2 hardware revision for Nexus 5548 deployments
- Enables routed access/aggregation using existing ports
- Supports IPv4/IPv6 with appropriate NX-OS licensing
- Low-latency, high-throughput inter-VLAN gateway services

Warranty

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All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Form factor: Layer 3 daughter card (Hardware Revision V2)
- 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 availability depends on NX-OS and licensing
- License requirement: NX-OS Layer 3 feature license required
- Deployment: uses existing front-panel ports for routed interfaces
- Note: V2 revision—check platform and NX-OS compatibility guidelines

FAQs

Q: What is different about the V2 version?
A: V2 is a hardware revision. Consult platform release notes for specific compatibility and operational differences relative to V1.

Q: Do I still need an L3 license?
A: Yes. An appropriate NX-OS Layer 3 license is required to enable routing features.

Q: Is this card interchangeable with the original N55-D160L3?
A: Functionally similar, but compatibility may vary. Verify against your switch model, supervisor, and NX-OS release.

Q: Does the card provide any physical ports?
A: No. It enables L3 routing on the switch’s existing interfaces.

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