Cisco Nexus N5K-5020P-BF Price in Pakistan

This data sheet provides a technical overview of the Cisco Nexus 5020 (N5K-C5020P-BF). This 2-Rack-Unit (2RU) switch is a cornerstone of the Nexus 5000 family, designed to deliver high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) with ultra-low latency, distributed and supported exclusively by SKYRS in Pakistan.

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Cisco Nexus N5K-C5020P-BF Overview

The Cisco Nexus 5020 is a high-performance, cut-through switch that provides 1.04 Terabits per second (Tbps) of throughput. The BF designation stands for Back-to-Front Airflow, making it specifically engineered for data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment systems where the switch ports are positioned at the rear of the rack to be closer to server interfaces. It excels in LAN and SAN convergence, allowing a single physical cable to carry both data and storage traffic.

Key Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Fixed Ports	40 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet / FCoE SFP+
Expansion Slots	2 x Slots (Up to 16 additional ports)
Switching Capacity	1.04 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	774 Million packets per second (mpps)
Latency	~1 Microsecond (independent of packet size)
Airflow	Back-to-Front (BF) / Port-side Intake
Redundancy	1+1 Power Supplies; 4+1 Fan Modules
Dimensions	2RU (3.47 x 17.3 x 30.0 inches)

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Hardware Variants and Modules Available at SKYRS

SKYRS provides the N5K-5020 series with various modular configurations to support the legacy and modern needs of Pakistani enterprises.

• N5K-C5020P-BF (Base): The primary 40-port chassis with pre-installed back-to-front cooling modules.

• Expansion Module Options:

  • N5K-M1600: 6-port 10GbE / FCoE module.

  • N5K-M1404: 4-port 10GbE and 4-port 1/2/4-Gbps native Fibre Channel.

  • N5K-M1008: 8-port 1/2/4-Gbps native Fibre Channel for direct SAN connectivity.

• Power Variants: Dual 1200W AC power supplies are standard; DC options are available for specialized telecom environments through SKYRS.

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Deployment and Installation Guidelines

To ensure the N5K-5020P-BF maintains maximum uptime in local facilities, the SKYRS engineering team follows these specific deployment protocols:

Physical Installation:

• Airflow Alignment: As a “BF” model, this unit pulls air from the port side (back) and exhausts it out the fan side (front). SKYRS technicians verify your rack’s orientation to ensure this matches your cold-aisle design.

• Rack Mounting: Due to its 50 lb (22.7 kg) weight when fully loaded, SKYRS provides heavy-duty 4-post rail kits. 2-post mounting is not recommended for this chassis.

• SFP Selection: For high-density server connections, SKYRS recommends SFP-H10GB-CU3M (Twinax) for runs under 7m to minimize latency and power consumption.

Power and Environmental Management:

• Dual PSU Configuration: To handle local voltage drops, SKYRS always deploys these with two power supplies. If only one is used, a blanking panel is mandatory to maintain the “BF” airflow pressure.

• Thermal Monitoring: In high-dust or high-temperature regions, the 4+1 fan redundancy is critical. SKYRS provides internal sensor monitoring setup to alert administrators if the 1.04 Tbps ASIC exceeds 40°C.

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Configuration and Service Availability Only at SKYRS

As the leading Cisco Data Center specialist in Pakistan, SKYRS provides advanced configuration staging that ensures your Nexus fabric is “Storage Ready” from day one.

Exclusive SKYRS Services:

1. FCoE & SAN Staging: We pre-configure Virtual Fibre Channel (VFC) interfaces and VSAN trunking to bridge your Ethernet and Storage networks.

2. vPC (Virtual Port Channel) Setup: SKYRS engineers specialize in multi-chassis EtherChannel (vPC) configurations to eliminate Spanning Tree (STP) blocked ports and double your available bandwidth.

3. NX-OS Gold Image Loading: We ensure the chassis is running the most stable NX-OS release (typically 5.2.1 or later) to support advanced Layer 2 features.

4. FEX (Nexus 2000) Integration: SKYRS provides end-to-end configuration for attaching Nexus 2248TP or 2232PP Fabric Extenders, allowing you to manage hundreds of ports from a single N5K-5020.

5. Local Spares & Warranty: Replacement power supplies and fan trays for the 5020 series are stocked locally in SKYRS hubs in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad for immediate dispatch.

Note: Because the N5K-C5020P-BF uses specific ASIC-level buffering for “lossless” Ethernet, these units and their certified performance testing are available only through the SKYRS facility.