Cisco
Cisco N55-M12T Nexus 5500 12-Port 10GBASE-T Expansion Module for 5596T
Description
Description
Cisco N55-M12T β 12-Port 10G BASE-T Expansion Module for Nexus 5596T
Expand your Cisco Nexus 5596T switch with the N55-M12T 12-port 10GBASE-T copper expansion module. This refurbished module delivers enterprise-grade 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity at a fraction of the cost of new β backed by Reef Telecom's industry-leading 10-year warranty.
Key Specifications
- 12x 10GBASE-T Ports: Copper RJ-45 twisted pair connections supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Hot-Swappable: Install or replace the module without disrupting network operations
- FCoE Support: Fiber Channel over Ethernet capable (requires NX-OS 6.0(2)N1(1) or later)
- Data Center Bridging (DCB): Lossless Ethernet for converged network environments
- vPC & FabricPath: Virtual Port Channel and FabricPath support for redundancy and flexible network designs
- High-Performance Forwarding: Low-latency switching for demanding data center workloads
- Security Features: MACsec encryption, Cisco TrustSec, and ACL support
Compatibility
The Cisco N55-M12T is designed exclusively for the Cisco Nexus 5596T chassis and requires NX-OS Software Release 5.2(1)N1(1b) or later. Ideal for data center server-to-switch connectivity, storage networking, and expanding your Nexus 5500 platform capacity.
Why Buy from Reef Telecom?
- 10-Year Warranty on all refurbished equipment
- Free Shipping on orders over $300
- Thoroughly tested and certified refurbished condition
Specs & Details
Specs & Details
Shipping & Warranty
Shipping & Warranty
Free ground shipping on orders over $300. Same-day shipping on orders placed before 4PM EST.
All products include our industry-leading 10 Year Warranty backed by Reef Telecom.

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