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Cisco N5648-B-36Q | 36x40G QSFP+ FCoE bundle (+1 GEM); No PoE; uplinks: configurable QSFP+; license: FCoE bundle

SKU:N5648-B-36Q

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Description

Performance-optimized 40GbE configuration enabling 36x40G QSFP+ with FCoE features and one included GEM for enhanced flexibility. Ships with 4 PSUs and 3 fan trays, ideal for spine or converged aggregation where FC and Ethernet converge.

Features

- 36x40G QSFP+ activated for high-throughput fabrics
- FCoE features enabled for converged Ethernet + storage networks
- Includes GEM for added capability and flexibility
- Redundant power (4x PSU) and cooling (3x fans)
- Breakout support to 10G for mixed-speed environments

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: What does the FCoE bundle include?
A: The bundle enables FCoE functionality and includes one GEM module along with chassis power and cooling as listed.

Q: Can I enable more than 36 ports at 40G?
A: This bundle provides 36x40G active. Additional port activation or licenses may be required to use more ports depending on software and SKU options.

Q: Does it support 10G via breakout?
A: Yes. QSFP+ ports can operate as 4x10G with supported breakout optics or DAC/AOC cables.

Q: Are advanced Layer 3 features included?
A: Advanced routing features may require additional NX-OS licenses beyond the bundle’s FCoE enablement.

Q: Is PoE available on any port?
A: No. This data center QSFP+ switch does not provide PoE.

Technical Specifications

- Bundle ports: 36x40G QSFP+ active (line-rate)
- Included: 1x GEM module, 4x PSUs, 3x fan trays
- QSFP+ breakout: 4x10G per QSFP+ supported (where enabled)
- Converged fabric: FCoE features included in bundle
- Switching capacity: up to ~2.88 Tbps (full duplex)
- Low-latency forwarding: ~1 microsecond class
- Software: Cisco NX-OS with vPC, FEX, L2/L3 features, QoS
- Management: OOB mgmt, console/USB, SNMP/CLI/SSH
- Use cases: spine/aggregation, 10G leaf via breakouts, converged storage/compute fabrics

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