Cisco • SKU N5696-B-24Q
Cisco N5696-B-24Q — Nexus 5696Q (N5696-B-24Q)
Cisco Nexus 5696Q (N5696-B-24Q) — 4RU modular 10/40GbE data-center switch chassis bundle, populated with 2x N5696-M-12Q line-card expansion modules (24x 40GbE QSFP+ total), FCoE-capable, shipped with 6 power supplies and 4 fan modules.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco Nexus 5600 Platform 40-Gbps Switches Data Sheet (official Cisco collateral) plus router-switch.com C1-N5696-B-24Q datasheet PDF.
What is the Cisco N5696-B-24Q?
Cisco Nexus 5696Q (N5696-B-24Q) — 4RU modular 10/40GbE data-center switch chassis bundle, populated with 2x N5696-M-12Q line-card expansion modules (24x 40GbE QSFP+ total), FCoE-capable, shipped with 6 power supplies and 4 fan modules.
TFI supplies the N5696-B-24Q refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| form factor | 4RU modular chassis, 19-inch rack mountable (8 LEM slots) |
|---|---|
| ports | 24x 40GbE QSFP+ populated (2x N5696-M-12Q LEMs); expandable to 96x 40GbE or 384x 10GbE |
| switching capacity | 7.68 Tbps |
| forwarding rate | ~5,713 Mpps (5.7 Bpps) |
| poe | None (data-center QSFP+/SFP+ switch, no PoE) |
| fcoe | Yes — FCoE / unified fabric capable |
| power supply | 6x hot-swappable PSU, N+N redundancy |
| cooling | 4x hot-swappable fan modules, N+1 redundancy |
| switching | Layer 2 / Layer 3, VXLAN support, Cisco NX-OS |
| eol status | End-of-life; reported last day of support / EoSL 2026-05-31 |
End-of-life status
The N5696-B-24Q is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the N5696-B-24Q end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished N5696-B-24Q delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco N5696-B-24Q?
- Cisco Nexus 5696Q (N5696-B-24Q) — 4RU modular 10/40GbE data-center switch chassis bundle, populated with 2x N5696-M-12Q line-card expansion modules (24x 40GbE QSFP+ total), FCoE-capable, shipped with 6 power supplies and 4 fan modules.
- Is the N5696-B-24Q still supported?
- The Cisco N5696-B-24Q has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- Does the N5696-B-24Q support PoE?
- PoE on the N5696-B-24Q: None (data-center QSFP+/SFP+ switch, no PoE).
- How many ports does the N5696-B-24Q have?
- Port configuration: 24x 40GbE QSFP+ populated (2x N5696-M-12Q LEMs); expandable to 96x 40GbE or 384x 10GbE.
- Can TFI deliver the N5696-B-24Q in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco N5696-B-24Q nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (9)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-5624q-switch/datasheet-c78-733100.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5600/hw/installation/guide/n56k_hig/chap1overview.html
- https://www.insight.com/en_US/shop/product/N5696-B-24Q/CISCO+SYSTEMS/N5696-B-24Q/
- https://www.provantage.com/cisco-systems-n5696-b-24q~7CSCO41H.htm
- https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-nexus-5696q-switch-24-ports-managed-rack-mountable/3508474
- https://www.router-switch.com/c1-n5696-b-24q.html
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/cisco-n5696-b-24q-cisco-network-services/
- https://www.layer23-switch.com/eol-eosl-tool/n5696-b-24q/
- https://itprice.com/cisco/n5696-b-24q.html
Need pricing on N5696-B-24Q?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.