Description 

The Cisco N5K-M1600 is a high-performance module for the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches, designed to provide 16 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity.

Technical Specifications 

Information About N5K-M1600

The Cisco N5K-M1600 is a high-performance line card module designed for use in the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches, enabling 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity for data center and enterprise networks. It provides a high-density, low-latency solution, ideal for demanding applications that require both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities. The module is engineered to deliver efficient, scalable, and high-bandwidth performance, supporting next-generation data center infrastructures.

Key Features:

• 16 Ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet:
  The N5K-M1600 provides 16 ports of 10GbE connectivity, enabling high-bandwidth and low-latency performance for large-scale, high-density network environments.

• Ethernet and FCoE Support:
  It supports both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), making it a versatile solution for data centers that require unified network and storage connectivity.

• High-Density Design:
  The module offers a high port density of 10GbE connections in a compact form, making it suitable for environments where space is a premium but high connectivity is essential.

• Low Latency:
  The N5K-M1600 is optimized for low-latency, high-throughput applications, which is particularly beneficial for environments that need to handle large amounts of data with minimal delays, such as virtualized data centers and high-performance computing.

• Scalability:
  It is designed to work within the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series family, allowing businesses to scale their network infrastructure easily as the demand for bandwidth and performance grows.

• Data Center Optimization:
  Built for modern data centers, the module helps reduce the complexity of separate storage and networking systems by converging Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic over a single network.

• Energy Efficiency:
  The N5K-M1600 module is designed with power efficiency in mind, helping reduce the overall operational costs of network infrastructures by providing high performance with minimal power consumption.

The Cisco N5K-M1600 module is an essential component in building high-performance, scalable, and energy-efficient data center networks. Its support for both Ethernet and FCoE simplifies the network infrastructure and helps meet the growing demands of modern data-driven applications.