(The Cisco Nexus 5000 Series, an integral part of the Cisco Nexus family of data core switches, provides an innovative architecture that simplifies data core transformation by implementing a standards-based unified fabric of high-performance Ethernet. The platform consolidates disparate local area network (LAN), storage area network (SAN) and server cluster network environments into a unified array. The Cisco Nexus 5000 Series has a broad ecosystem of industry-leading technology partners to meet the requirements of the next-generation data core.)