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Sell Your Used N5K-C5648Q

Old, obsolete, low or no value — we buy the Cisco N5K-C5648Q (Nexus 5648Q VXLAN 2RU Chassis, 24x40G QSFP+) in bulk, working or not, and handle the logistics. No testing, no boxing, no cherry picking. The problem disappears.

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N5K-C5648Q Lifecycle and Specs

Cisco support for the N5K-C5648Q ended on September 30, 2025. Hardware past its last date of support can no longer be covered by a Cisco service contract, which is usually when organizations retire it.

Part number	N5K-C5648Q
Cisco description	Nexus 5648Q VXLAN 2RU Chassis, 24x40G QSFP+
Product family	Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
End-of-life announced	September 10, 2019
End of sale	September 9, 2020
Last date of support	September 30, 2025
Cisco replacement	N9K-C9364C — Nexus 9K ACI & NX-OS Spine, 64p 40/100G QSFP28

Dates and descriptions from Cisco’s end-of-sale and end-of-life announcement.

Upgrading to the N9K-C9364C?

Cisco lists the N9K-C9364C (Nexus 9K ACI & NX-OS Spine, 64p 40/100G QSFP28) as the replacement for the N5K-C5648Q. If you are migrating, send us the N5K-C5648Q cards coming out of your chassis. We buy the whole lot, working or not.

Why Sell Your N5K-C5648Q to Us

We make the problem disappear — we handle the logistics
We buy in bulk — no cherry picking
Old, obsolete, low or no value — working or not
No special prep — just stack in gaylords/pallets
Fast payments — clear terms and quick POs

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