(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3524P-XL

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3524P-XL is a high-performance 24-port switch from the Nexus 3000 Series, engineered for scalable and flexible network infrastructures. This switch features 24 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, providing robust connectivity for data-intensive applications such as virtualization, cloud computing, and data center interconnectivity. With advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, as well as support for virtualization and automation, the N3K-C3524P-XL is designed to meet the demands of modern data centers while ensuring low latency and high availability.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 24 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.
• Support for both fiber and copper transceivers.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 480 Gbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 357 Mpps (million packets per second).
• Latency: Less than 1 microsecond.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Private VLANs.
• Layer 3: Advanced routing capabilities with support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.
• VXLAN support for network virtualization.

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for enhanced redundancy and link utilization.
• Programmable with Cisco NX-OS for automation and orchestration.
• Monitoring features including sFlow and NetFlow for traffic analysis and management.
• Hitless software upgrades to minimize service interruptions.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system, providing a robust CLI for configuration.
• Supports SNMP, Syslog, and NX-API for effective network management and automation.