C1-N5696-B-24Q, HKShanhai Group Limited Nexus Switch, 24x40GE FCoE/6 Power/4 Fan

The HKShanhai Group Limited C1-N5696-B-24Q is an advanced enterprise-level FCoE switch designed to meet the high requirements of modern data centers and enterprise core networks. As a high-density network switch, it delivers robust performance with significant scalability, supporting mission-critical workloads with ease. Featuring 24 × 40G QSFP+ ports, it is tailored for environments demanding superior bandwidth and ultra-low latency. With a hardware switching capacity of 7.68 Tbps, the C1-N5696-B-24Q allows organizations to consolidate traffic and manage complex data flows efficiently. It is equipped with full Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support, enabling seamless SAN and LAN integration on one platform, reducing equipment costs and management complexity. This 24 port switch incorporates HKShanhai Group Limited’s NX-OS operating system for rich Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature sets, high security, and dependable network automation. With front-to-back airflow, hot-swappable redundant power and fans, and flexibility for expansion, the C1-N5696-B-24Q is optimized for continuous uptime, making it ideal for enterprises, distributors, and system integrators seeking scalable, high-performance switching solutions.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-N5696-B-24Q	C1-N5K-C5596UP-FA	C1-N5596T-FA	C1-N3K-C3264Q
Brand	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited
Port Configuration	24 × 40G QSFP+ ports	48 × Fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+ or 10GBASE-T, depending on variant)	32 × 10G BASE-T ports, 16 × SFP+ (10G) ports (configurable as 1/10G Ethernet/FCoE or 8/4/2/1G Fibre Channel)	64 × QSFP28 (100G) ports, breakout capable to 4 × 25G or 4 × 10G
Switching Capacity	7.68 Tbps	1.92 Tbps (non-blocking)	1.92 Tbps	5.12 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	1.5 Bpps (Billion packets per second)	n/a	1.428 Bpps	1.2 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a