Cisco N5K-C5548UP-FA

The Cisco N5K-C5548UP-FA is a model of the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. It is a 1RU (rack unit) switch designed for data center environments. The "N5K" in the model number refers to the Nexus 5000 Series, while "C5548UP" indicates the specific model within that series. The N5K-C5548UP-FA switch offers 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, with the ability to support both copper and fiber connections. It also includes 32 unified ports (UP) that can be configured as either Ethernet or Fibre Channel ports, providing flexibility for different types of network traffic. The "FA" in the model number stands for "Forwarding Engine Module (FEM) Architecture," which is a feature that enables high-performance packet forwarding and switching capabilities. Overall, the Cisco N5K-C5548UP-FA is a versatile and scalable switch that is commonly used in enterprise data centers for network connectivity and consolidation.