• Cisco N5696Q-M12Q line card in silver server rack with 12x 40GbE QSFP+ slots
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Cisco N5696Q-M12Q | line card | 12x 40GbE QSFP+ | Ethernet/FCoE | for Nexus 5696Q

N5696Q-M12Q

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Description

High-density 12-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet line card for the Nexus 5696Q chassis, supporting Ethernet and FCoE for converged data center fabrics. Accepts standard QSFP+ optics and cabling for flexible 40G deployments.

Features

- High-density 40G aggregation with 12 QSFP+ ports
- Converged Ethernet/FCoE capability for flexible fabrics
- Supports a wide range of QSFP+ optics and cables
- Hot-swappable for simplified maintenance

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

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 12 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Port form factor: QSFP+ cages
- Protocols: Ethernet and FCoE
- Aggregate bandwidth: Up to 480 Gbps (12 x 40G)
- Media support: QSFP+ optics (e.g., SR4/LR4), QSFP+ DAC/AOC
- Optical connectors: MTP/MPO for SR4 optics; LC via QSFP+ LR4 optics
- Compatibility: Nexus 5696Q chassis
- Hot-swappable: Yes (module)

FAQs

Q: Which transceivers are supported?
A: Standard 40G QSFP+ modules (e.g., SR4/LR4) and QSFP+ DAC/AOC cables are supported; consult platform release notes for the latest compatibility.

Q: Does this module support FCoE?
A: Yes, it supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) when configured on the platform.

Q: Can the 40G ports be broken out to 10G?
A: Breakout capability is platform and software dependent. Verify support in the Nexus 5696Q hardware and NX-OS documentation.

Q: Are additional licenses required?
A: Certain features may require licenses on the chassis. Check your NX-OS feature licensing for specifics.

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