(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3548P-10GX

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3548P-10GX is a high-performance, 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch tailored for data centers and enterprise networks. It features 48 ports of 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ connections, along with 6 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports, making it ideal for high-density environments. This switch supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), enabling it to power devices such as IP cameras and wireless access points directly over the Ethernet cabling. Its advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, combined with Cisco’s NX-OS operating system, provide robust features for network management and scalability.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.
• 6 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 712 Mpps (million packets per second).
• Latency: <1 microsecond.

Power over Ethernet (PoE):

• Total PoE budget of 1440W.
• Supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+).

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), Private VLANs.
• Layer 3: Supports advanced routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.
• VXLAN support for enhanced network virtualization.

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for increased redundancy and link utilization.
• Programmable capabilities with Cisco NX-OS software.
• Network monitoring features including sFlow and NetFlow for detailed traffic analysis.
• Hitless software upgrades to maintain system availability during updates.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system providing a comprehensive suite of management tools.
• Support for SNMP, Syslog, and NX-API for automation and monitoring.