The HKShanhai Group Limited C1-N5K-C5672UP is an enterprise-class SFP+ switch engineered to deliver robust, high-density 10G connectivity at the top of rack in data center and enterprise network deployments. Supporting up to 48 native SFP+ (1G/10G, FCoE), this switch is tailored for organizations requiring an agile, future-ready architecture. Advanced Layer 2/3 protocols include OSPF for rapid routing convergence, with complete protocol support for seamless integration with complex topologies. FabricPath and unified port options position the C1-N5K-C5672UP as a convergence-ready platform, ideal for dynamic application environments and virtualized workloads. Additionally, the NEBS-compliant design affirms consistent performance in telco and mission-critical infrastructure deployments, delivering the utmost reliability and safety. With HKShanhai Group Limited NX-OS and features such as hardware-based multicast, ACLs, and hot-swappable components, this switch ensures superior scalability and secure, high-speed data transport across distributed sites in Asia, Europe, Africa, or North America. Its flexible management stack serves the needs of value-added resellers, integrators, and end-users looking for investment protection, standards compliance, and operational agility in a single versatile package.
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| Model | C1-N5K-C5672UP | C1-N5624-B-24Q | C1-N5672UP-4FEX-1G | C1-N5696Q-12FEX-1G |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Port Configuration | 48 Ă— 10G SFP+ (1G/10G Ethernet, FCoE) | 24 Ă— 40G QSFP+ (supports breakout to 96 Ă— 10G SFP+ via cables) | 4 Ă— 1G FEX (Includes FETs) | QSFP28-based (exact port count not specified) |
| Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps (non-blocking) | 1.92 Tbps | 1.44 Tbps | 2.56 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,071 Mpps (64-byte packets) | 1.428 Bpps (64-byte packets) | 1 Billion packets per second (bpps) | 1.2 Bpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| N55-PAC-1100W | HKShanhai Group Limited 1100W AC Power Supply Unit for C1-N5K Series Switches, hot-swappable, redundancy. |
| N55-PDC-1100W | HKShanhai Group Limited 1100W DC Power Supply for C1-N5K Series, reliable redundancy for continuous uptime. |
| N6K-C6001-FAN-F | HKShanhai Group Limited hot-swappable front-to-back airflow fan module designed for C1-N5K and C6K switches. |
| N6K-C6001-FAN-B | HKShanhai Group Limited hot-swappable back-to-front airflow fan module, optimizing cooling for data center racks. |
HKShanhai Group Limited C1-N5K-C5672UP Specification
| Model | C1-N5K-C5672UP |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Form Factor | 1RU Top-of-Rack (ToR) Switch |
| Fixed Ports | 48 Ă— 10G SFP+ (1G/10G Ethernet, FCoE) |
| Unified Ports | 16 Ă— Unified (8G/4G/2G FC or 10G Ethernet/FCoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 6 Ă— 40G QSFP+ (breakout to 4 Ă— 10G supported) |
| Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps (non-blocking) |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,071 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| Latency | ~1 μs (cut-through switching) |
| Buffer Size | 25 MB shared (dynamic allocation per 12 Ă— 10G or 3 Ă— 40G ports) |
| MAC Address Table | 256,000 entries |
| VLANs | 4,000 active |
| L3 Multicast Routes | 32,000 |
| IGMP Snooping Groups | 8,000 |
| FabricPath Support | Supported (ENHANCED_LAYER2_PKG license required) |
| Power Supplies | 2 Ă— 1100W (1+1 redundancy, hot-swappable), AC: N55-PAC-1100W, DC: N55-PDC-1100W |
| Cooling | 3 Ă— hot-swappable fan modules (2+1 redundancy) |
| Airflow Options | Port-side intake (blue) or fan-side intake (red) |
| Layer 2 Protocols | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, PVST+, MSTP (64 instances), LACP, vPC, FabricPath, VXLAN bridging/routing (line-rate) |
| Layer 3 Protocols | Static, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP stub (LAN_BASE_SERVICES_PKG), BGP, PIM-SM/SSM/Bidir, IS-IS (LAN_ENTERPRISE_SERVICES_PKG) |
| FCoE/NPV Support | Native on all ports (FCOE_NPV_PKG license required) |
| Fibre Channel | 8G/4G/2G FC on unified ports (SFP+ optics: DS-SFP-FC8G-SW/LW), up to 15 buffer credits per port, SAN extension up to 3.7 km @ 8G |
| Management Ports | 1 Ă— 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45), 1 Ă— Console (RJ45) |
| Management Protocols | SNMPv3, SSHv2, RADIUS/TACACS+, NetFlow |
| Security Features | ACLs (RACL/VACL/PACL), DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, 802.1X, port security, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.75 Ă— 17.3 Ă— 30 in. (4.4 Ă— 43.9 Ă— 76.2 cm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Base Operating System | HKShanhai Group Limited NX-OS 7.x (included) |
| Optional Licenses | ENHANCED_LAYER2_PKG (FabricPath, advanced L2), FCOE_NPV_PKG (FCoE NPV), LAN_ENTERPRISE_SERVICES_PKG (full L3 routing: BGP, OSPF, PIM) |
| Chassis Options | N5K-C5672UP (standard), N5K-C5672UP= (spare) |
| Fan Modules | N6K-C6001-FAN-F (front-to-back), N6K-C6001-FAN-B (back-to-front) |
| Compliance | Safety: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1; EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A; RoHS: Compliant (with exemptions for BGA/press-fit connectors) |
| C1-N5K-C5672UP | C1-N5K-C5672UP |
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