Cisco N5696-M12Q Network Switch Modules

The Cisco N5696-M12Q is a Nexus 5696Q chassis module featuring 12 ports of 40GE Ethernet connectivity. It supports redundant power supplies with AC input (100-240VAC, 50-60Hz), forward and reversed airflow cooling schemes with six hot-swappable fans, and operates reliably in temperatures from 32 to 104°F. The module includes 128GB boot flash memory and a 70MB buffer size to handle enterprise-scale network traffic.

Yes, the N5696-M12Q is designed for integration with Cisco Nexus 7000 Series platforms and supports all Nexus 7000 Series supervisor and I/O modules. It is compatible with Cisco NX-OS Software Release 4.0 or later, making it suitable for upgrades and expansions within established Cisco environments. We offer this module as part of our comprehensive Cisco networking solutions available from barcodesinc.com.

The N5696-M12Q features dual airflow schemes—forward airflow with port-side intake and reversed airflow with port-side exhaust—to accommodate various data center configurations. It includes six individual hot-swappable fans with 5+1 redundancy, ensuring continuous operation even during maintenance. The switch operates within 32 to 104°F temperature range and supports altitudes up to 13,123 feet, making it suitable for diverse deployment environments.

The Cisco N5696-M12Q supports 24 EtherChannels with up to 24 ports per channel, providing flexible link aggregation for high-availability network designs. It supports 64 Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) Protocol instances and 123 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) instances, enabling advanced network segmentation and redundancy across enterprise topologies.

The N5696-M12Q includes two redundant AC power supplies with 89-91% efficiency at 220V, ensuring uninterrupted operation during power supply failures. Both supplies support input voltage from 100 to 240VAC at 50-60Hz frequency, providing flexibility for global deployment. This redundant configuration is critical for mission-critical warehouse and logistics network infrastructure.

The Cisco N5696-M12Q measures 1.75 inches in height, 17.29 inches in width, and 25.4 inches in depth (4.44 x 43.91 x 64.51 cm), with a total weight of 30 pounds (13.6 kg). These compact dimensions make it suitable for standard rack installations in data centers and network closets. Contact us today at barcodesinc.com to discuss deployment requirements for your facility.