Twelve 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP+ interface, which can support a range of networking technologies, such as Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Data Center Bridging (DCB), and Ethernet.
| Module type | 12-port 10GBASE‑T expansion module |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 5596T chassis only |
| Interfaces | 12x RJ‑45 (100M/1G/10G auto‑negotiation) |
| Cabling | Cat6a/Cat7 up to 100 m at 10G |
| Hot swap | Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) supported |
| Feature set | Inherits L2/L3 features from Nexus 5500 platform |
| Connector | RJ‑45 (8P8C) per port |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE‑T), 802.3ab (1000BASE‑T), 802.3u (100BASE‑TX) |
| Port speeds | 100 Mb/s, 1 Gb/s, 10 Gb/s |
| Distance | Up to 100 m on Cat6a/Cat7 for 10G |
| Use cases | Top‑of‑rack server access and copper aggregation |
| Platform support | Nexus 5596T only (not supported on other 5500 variants) |
| Slot usage | Occupies one I/O module slot |
| Cooling/Power | Utilizes chassis power and cooling resources |
| Licensing | Uses chassis NX‑OS feature licenses as applicable |
| Environmental | Operates within host chassis environmental specifications |
Yes, the Cisco 12-port 10G BASE-T Ethernet Module only supported on 5596T chassis - N55-M12T is currently in stock and available for immediate shipment from our Boulder, CO warehouse. Same-day shipping on orders placed before 2pm MT.
This N55-M12T is professionally refurbished or new-surplus enterprise hardware. Every unit is fully tested, factory-reset, and inspected before shipping. Cosmetic blemishes (rack marks, minor scuffs) may be present but never affect functionality.
The N55-M12T comes with the Eldo Systems Lifetime Warranty covering hardware defects. We are an independent reseller — manufacturer warranties do not apply, but our lifetime coverage matches or exceeds typical OEM terms.
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