Cisco Nexus 5596UP
The Cisco Nexus 5596UP (N5K-C5596UP) is a 2U infrastructure device from Cisco Systems. It features 49 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 8 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
Last verified: April 4, 2026
Key Facts
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
|---|---|
| Model | Nexus 5596UP |
| Part Number | N5K-C5596UP |
| Type | Device Type |
| Form Factor | 2U, half-depth |
| Interfaces | 49 ports |
| Source | Community DTL |
| Enrichment | 8 categories available |
Specifications
Interfaces (49)
| Name | Type | Mgmt Only | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| mgmt0 | 1000base-t | true | |
| Ethernet1/1 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/2 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/3 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/4 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/5 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/6 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/7 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/8 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/9 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/10 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/11 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/12 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/13 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/14 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/15 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/16 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/17 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/18 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/19 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/20 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/21 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/22 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/23 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/24 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/25 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/26 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/27 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/28 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/29 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/30 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/31 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/32 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/33 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/34 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/35 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/36 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/37 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/38 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/39 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/40 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/41 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/42 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/43 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/44 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/45 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/46 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/47 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| Ethernet1/48 | 10gbase-x-sfpp |
Console Ports (1)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Console | rj-45 |
Module Bays (5)
| Name | Position | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Slot 2 | 2 | |
| Slot 3 | 3 | |
| Slot 4 | 4 | |
| PS1 | 1 | |
| PS2 | 2 |
Data Sources & Provenance
| Field | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lifecycle.ga_date | third party | medium-high | en.wikipedia.org |
| thermal.tdp_watts | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| environmental.max_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| thermal.cooling_type | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| lifecycle.eol_announced | vendor eol bulletin | high | www.cisco.com |
| lifecycle.eos_date | vendor eol bulletin | high | www.cisco.com |
| lifecycle.last_support_date | vendor eol bulletin | high | www.cisco.com |
| operational.max_power_draw_watts | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| operational.typical_power_draw_watts | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| environmental.min_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_min | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_max | vendor datasheet | high | www.cisco.com |
| platform.nos | vendor documentation | medium-high | www.cisco.com |
| platform.api_types | heuristic | medium | derived from extension blocks and cli_protocol |
| snmp.vendor_oid_prefix | vendor documentation | medium-high | www.cisco.com |
| netconf.netconf_version | vendor documentation | high | www.cisco.com |
| gnmi.gnmi_version | vendor documentation | high | www.cisco.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Nexus 5596UP?
The Cisco Nexus 5596UP (N5K-C5596UP) is a 2U infrastructure device from Cisco Systems. It features 49 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 8 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
What is the form factor of the Cisco Nexus 5596UP?
The Cisco Nexus 5596UP is a 2U half-depth device.
How many ports does the Cisco Nexus 5596UP have?
The Cisco Nexus 5596UP has 49 network interfaces: 48x 10gbase-x-sfpp, 1x 1000base-t.
Is the Cisco Nexus 5596UP still supported?
Lifecycle data is available for the Cisco Nexus 5596UP in the NDX catalog. Access full lifecycle dates including general availability, end-of-sale, and end-of-support through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
What operational data is available for the Cisco Nexus 5596UP?
The NDX catalog includes enrichment data for the Cisco Nexus 5596UP in the following categories: lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational, platform, snmp, gnmi, netconf. Full enrichment values are available through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
How do I add the Cisco Nexus 5596UP to NetBox?
You can import the Cisco Nexus 5596UP directly into NetBox via the NDX features available in NetBox Cloud and NetBox Enterprise. NetBox Community users may download the YAML type definition and import it manually.
Where does the Cisco Nexus 5596UP data come from?
The Cisco Nexus 5596UP device type definition originates from the NetBox Community Device Type Library and has been enriched with operational metadata by NetBox Labs.
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Last verified April 4, 2026.
Enrichment Availability
| Category | Available |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | |
| Thermal | |
| Environmental | |
| Operational | |
| Platform | |
| SNMP | |
| gNMI | |
| NETCONF | |
| Redfish | |
| Modbus | |
| Imagery |
Access full enrichment data with NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.