Nexus 5500 / 5600 with 2000 fabric extenders
10/40 GbE, FCoE, FEX architecture
The Nexus 5500 / 5600 with 2000 fabric extenders is an end-of-life model with no vendor software support; we support it in place and plan the replacement. It belongs to the Cisco Nexus 3000, 5000, 9000 series family.
At a glance
| Vendor | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Cisco Nexus 3000, 5000, 9000 series |
| Ports and features | 10/40 GbE, FCoE, FEX architecture |
| Status | end of life |
About the family
Cisco data center switches on NX-OS: Nexus 9300 leaf and 9500 spine for 10/25/100/400 GbE fabrics, with vPC for host redundancy and optional ACI fabric mode. Nexus 3000 for low-latency and 5000/2000 fabric extenders in older designs.
Top-of-rack for server rooms at 25 GbE, with vPC pairs. NX-OS licensing tiers unlock Layer 3 and VXLAN features.
What RackLedge does with the Nexus 5500 / 5600 with 2000 fabric extenders
- Configuration from a documented template: VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, management access, logging
- Installation, uplinks and stacking or HA pairing
- Firmware updates and configuration backups on a schedule
- Troubleshooting and RMA handling
- Migration to a supported replacement
Related models
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nexus 5500 / 5600 with 2000 fabric extenders still supported?
It is an end-of-life model with no vendor software support; we support it in place and plan the replacement. We recommend budgeting a replacement within the next hardware cycle.
Do you support hardware you did not sell?
Yes. We take over existing networks, document them, back up the configurations and fix what is broken.
Can you manage it remotely?
Yes, through a secure management VPN or the vendor's cloud console where one exists. Physical work is done on-site in Texas or by partner hands elsewhere.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.