(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - C1-N3K-C3548X

Overview

The Cisco C1-N3K-C3548X is a robust and scalable 48-port switch designed for high-performance data center and enterprise network environments. It features 48 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, making it an excellent choice for environments requiring high-density connections and significant bandwidth. With its advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, the C1-N3K-C3548X supports a range of applications, including virtualization, cloud services, and big data analytics, while ensuring low latency and high availability.

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.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

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

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for enhanced redundancy and link utilization.
• Cisco NX-OS software provides programmability and automation features.
• Monitoring capabilities including sFlow and NetFlow for in-depth traffic analysis.
• Hitless software upgrades to maintain uptime during updates.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system for comprehensive management and monitoring.
• Support for SNMP, Syslog, and NX-API for network automation.