Cisco N55-M16UP= Nexus 5500 16-Port Unified Expansion Module

• Enterprise Network Expansion: Add ports to compatible Nexus 5500 switches as network connection requirements grow.

• Data Center Server Connectivity: Connect supported server and infrastructure links through compatible SFP+ interfaces.
• Storage Area Networks: Support native Fibre Channel connections for compatible storage networking deployments.
• FCoE Environments: Accommodate Fibre Channel over Ethernet where supported by the switch configuration and network design.
• Core and Aggregation Connectivity: Extend port capacity in existing data center switching environments.
• Hardware Maintenance: Replace or service a compatible expansion module using the switch manufacturer's approved procedures.

• 16 SFP+ Unified Ports: Adds connectivity capacity to compatible Cisco Nexus 5500 Series switches for server, network and storage connections.

• Flexible Port Configuration: Supports Ethernet, FCoE and native Fibre Channel modes, depending on port configuration, transceiver and software support.
• Ethernet Speed Support: Supports 1Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet connectivity with compatible transceivers and configurations.
• Fibre Channel Support: Supports native Fibre Channel speeds of 1, 2, 4 and 8Gbps with suitable transceivers and compatible switch configuration.
• Hot-Swappable Design: Supports module replacement and maintenance without removing the entire switch from service, subject to system requirements and procedures.
• Data Center Connectivity: Helps expand network and storage connectivity in enterprise switching environments.

• Brand: Cisco

• Part Number: N55-M16UP=
• Product Name: Nexus 5500 16-Port Unified Expansion Module
• Product Series: Cisco Nexus 5500 Series
• Module Type: Unified Port Expansion Module
• Port Count: 16
• Port Interface: SFP+
• Ethernet Speeds: 1Gbps and 10Gbps, subject to supported transceiver and configuration
• Native Fibre Channel Speeds: 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps and 8Gbps, subject to supported transceiver and configuration
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet and native Fibre Channel
• Installation Type: Hot-swappable plug-in module
• Compatible Switches: Cisco Nexus 5548UP and Nexus 5596UP, subject to hardware and software compatibility
• Minimum Software Requirement: NX-OS Release 5.2(1) or later is indicated for supported configurations; verify the required release for the target switch
• Power Consumption: Approximately 65W

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• The Cisco N55-M16UP= helps organizations increase the port capacity of compatible Nexus 5500 switches without replacing the entire switching platform. Its unified-port design supports Ethernet and storage networking requirements, making it useful in environments where server connectivity and storage traffic must be accommodated within the same switching infrastructure.
• For IT procurement teams and data center administrators, the 16-port configuration offers a practical option for adding connectivity to an existing compatible deployment. Before purchasing, confirm the switch model, NX-OS release, transceiver requirements and intended port protocol. The Nexus 5500 platform is a legacy product family, so buyers should also verify lifecycle status, support requirements and the availability of compatible replacement components.