Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX Nexus 3500 Series Switch
N3K-C3524P-10GXCisco N3K-C3524P-10GX Nexus 3500 Series Switch
N3K-C3524P-10GX Overview
Cisco Nexus 3548 (N3K-C3524P-10GX) Technical Specifications
Key Features
Model: Nexus 3548 (N3K-C3524P-10GX)
Switch Type: Data Center/Enterprise Top-of-Rack (ToR)
Architecture: Cut-through switching (ultra-low latency)
Chipset: Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC
Programmability: Supports Python/Ansible/OpenConfig
Hardware Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Ports | 48 x 10G SFP+ (1G/10G auto-sensing) + 12 x 40G QSFP+ (breakout to 4x10G) |
| Throughput | 1.44 Tbps (full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.08 Bpps |
| Latency | <1 μs (cut-through mode) |
| Power Supplies | 2 x 650W AC (hot-swappable, N+1 redundancy) |
| Fans | 4 x hot-swappable (N+1 redundancy) |
| Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in (4.37 x 43.9 x 57.2 cm) |
| Weight | 24.3 lb (11 kg) |
| Rack Units | 1RU |
N3K-C3524P-10GX Specification
Software & Protocols
OS: Cisco NX-OS (supports VXLAN/EVPN)
Layer 2: 802.1Q VLAN, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, LLDP
Layer 3: OSPF, BGP, PIM, VRF, ECMP
Overlay: VXLAN, NVGRE, MPLS
Management: Cisco DCNM, SNMPv3, NETCONF, REST API
Performance & Scalability
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| MAC Address Table | 128,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes | 64,000 (hardware) |
| IPv6 Routes | 32,000 (hardware) |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9216 bytes |
| Buffer Memory | 12 MB shared |
Power & Environmental
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption** | 150W (typical), 300W (max) |
| Operating Temp | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Noise Level | 45 dBA (normal operation) |
Certifications & Compliance
Safety: UL/CSA/IEC 60950-1
EMC: FCC Part 15, EN 55032, CISPR 32
RoHS: Compliant
Warranty: 1-year hardware warranty (extendable)
Included Accessories
2 x AC power cords (region-specific)
1 x rack-mount kit (front-to-back airflow)
1 x console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9)
Use Cases
✔ High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
✔ AI/ML Workloads (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
✔ Cloud Data Centers (VXLAN spine-leaf)
✔ Financial Services (microsecond-level latency)
Why Choose This Switch?
Latency Optimization: Fixed 1μ latency regardless of packet size
Smart Buffering: Congestion-aware packet prioritization
Telemetry: Hardware-based sFlow/netFlow
Notes:
Port Flexibility: QSFP+ ports support 4x10G breakout (total 96x10G possible)
End-of-Life: Check Cisco’s official EOL notices (last sale date: ~2021)
N3K-C3524P-10GX Warranty
 | Low Price Guarantee |  | Quality Assurance |
 | Free CCIE Expert Technical Support |  | Commodity Refund Guarantee |
 | Diversified and Flexible Transportation Services |  | Standard Policy |
