Cisco Nexus 5000 Switches

Cisco delivers a highly scalable enterprise switch with the C1-N5672UP-8FEX-1G, specifically designed to support Cisco ONE environments where robust site aggregation and simplified management are key. As an enterprise switch, this model focuses on high port density and flexible expansion via fabric extenders, making it ideal for modern network infrastructures within enterprise data centers seeking cost-effective scaling. The hardware-based QoS switch functionality embedded in this unit allows for prioritized traffic management, critical for supporting mission-critical applications and multiple VLANs. The C1-N5672UP-8FEX-1G enhances operational reliability through hot-swappable redundant power, intelligent cooling, and advanced security features. Its support for 4096 VLAN IDs and comprehensive SNMP/CLI management enables seamless integration and effective segmentation, aligning with evolving enterprise connectivity demands in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Cisco ONE compatibility further ensures the switch’s role in holistic, future-proofed network strategy, offering organizations and integrators confidence in lifecycle support and investment protection. Whether you’re a distributor looking for versatile aggregation solutions, a systems integrator aiming to build resilient networks, or an end user demanding consistent quality across business units, this enterprise switch stands out in its class for both functional depth and scalability. With hardware-based QoS switch features and robust Cisco ONE collaboration, the C1-N5672UP-8FEX-1G is engineered for high-availability, secure environments that require easy scaling and granular network control.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-N5672UP-8FEX-1G	C1-N5672UP-4FEX-1G	C1-WS3650-24XPD/K9	C9300-24S-A
Brand	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco
Port Configuration	48 x 1G ports	Maximum Port Expansion: 72 x 1G/10G Ethernet ports (via FEX)	24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplinks	24x 1G SFP
Switching Capacity	n/a	1.44 Tbps	92 Gbps	128 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	1 Billion packets per second (bpps)	41.66 Mpps	150.0 Mpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	Up to 250W (with PWR-C2-250WAC)	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	StackWise-160 (160 Gbps bandwidth), up to 9 units	n/a