The Cisco Nexus 5648Q has two bays for a Generic Expansion Module (GEM). The GEM for the Cisco Nexus 5648Q provides 12 40 Gigabit QSFP+ Ethernet/FCoE ports. The expansion module supports native 40 Gigabit Ethernet on the QSFP+ ports and provides a total of 48 40Gbps ports in the system, if two are installed. The expansion module is supported on the Cisco Nexus 5624Q and 5648Q chassis only.
Products specifications
| Attribute name | Attribute value |
|---|
| Fiber optic connector | QSFP+ |
| Fiber ports quantity | 12 |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 40000 Mbit/s |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 75 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |