Cisco N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card for Nexus 5548 – Open Box
The Cisco N55-D160L3-V2 is a high-performance Layer 3 daughter card designed to expand routing capabilities on the Cisco Nexus 5548 switch platform. Delivering up to 160 Gbps of Layer 3 throughput, it enables efficient traffic forwarding for enterprise networks, virtualised data centres, and high-density switching environments. Its hardware-based routing extends the capabilities of the 5548 series without requiring a full system upgrade, making it a practical performance enhancement for demanding deployments.
As an Open Box unit, the module is new, unused, and fully verified for functionality. All essential features and interfaces are intact, ensuring smooth installation and dependable operation. With integrated management and console ports, the N55-D160L3-V2 provides the robust flexibility and interoperability expected from Cisco’s Nexus family.
✔ Key Features & Benefits
✔ Adds hardware-based Layer 3 routing to Cisco Nexus 5548 switches
✔ Supports up to 160 Gbps of Layer 3 performance
✔ Includes dedicated RJ-45 management and console interfaces
✔ Seamlessly integrates as an internal daughter card
✔ Open Box – New, unused, fully tested
✔ Ideal Uses
✔ Expanding routing capacity on Nexus 5548 switches
✔ Data centre and enterprise network upgrades
✔ High-throughput core or aggregation layer deployments
✔ Environments requiring scalable, hardware-accelerated Layer 3 forwarding
✔ Specifications
✔ Condition: Open Box – New, unused product with opened packaging
✔ Product Type: Layer 3 Daughter Card
✔ Product Code: N55-D160L3-V2=
✔ Product Name: Layer 3 Daughter Card Version 2 for Nexus 5548
✔ Application/Usage: Switching Network
✔ Interfaces/Ports:
✔ 2 × RJ-45 Network
✔ 1 × RJ-45 Management
✔ 1 × RJ-45 Console
✔ 1 × USB Type-A (4-pin)
✔ Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 5548 Switch
✔ Warranty
✔ 3 Month Warranty
✔ What’s in the Box
✔ 1 × Cisco N55-D160L3-V2 Layer 3 Daughter Card for Nexus 5548