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

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3548P-10G is a versatile and high-density switch designed for data centers and enterprise environments, providing 48 ports of 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This model is optimized for environments requiring robust performance and low latency while offering advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features. With its support for Power over Ethernet (PoE), the switch can power devices like IP phones and wireless access points directly through the network cabling, facilitating easier deployment and management.

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):

• PoE support for powering devices, with a 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: 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 providing 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.