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Cisco Nexus - N3K-C3548P-10G - 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ - Layer 2/3 - 960Gbps - 720Mpps - Ultra-Low Latency - NX-OS - 1U

Cisco Nexus - N3K-C3548P-10G - 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ - Layer 2/3 - 960Gbps - 720Mpps - Ultra-Low Latency - NX-OS - 1U

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Cisco Nexus N3K-C3548P-10G 48-Port 1/10GbE Layer 3 Switch

The Cisco Nexus N3K-C3548P-10G is a high-performance 1U data center switch featuring 48 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports. Designed for top-of-rack, high-performance computing, financial trading, and other latency-sensitive network environments, the Nexus 3548 provides line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with ultra-low latency.

The Nexus 3548 delivers up to 960Gbps of switching capacity and 720 million packets per second of forwarding performance. Cisco Algo Boost technology provides advanced low-latency operating modes, performance visibility, and traffic-monitoring capabilities.

Manufacturer: Cisco

Series: Nexus 3500 Series

Model: Nexus 3548

Part Number: N3K-C3548P-10G

Product Type: Layer 2 / Layer 3 Data Center Switch

Network Ports: 48x 1/10GbE SFP+

Switching Capacity: 960Gbps

Forwarding Rate: 720 Million Packets Per Second

Operating System: Cisco NX-OS

System Memory: 4GB

Boot Flash: 2GB

Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Key Features

  • 48x fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
  • Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
  • 960Gbps switching capacity
  • 720Mpps forwarding performance
  • Ultra-low latency architecture
  • Cisco Algo Boost technology
  • Normal and Warp low-latency forwarding modes
  • Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
  • 18MB total shared packet buffer
  • 4GB system memory
  • 2GB boot flash memory
  • Dual hot-swappable power supply capability
  • Four hot-swappable fan modules
  • Forward or reverse airflow configurations
  • Cisco NX-OS operating system
  • 1U rackmount chassis

Network Interfaces

  • 48x fixed SFP+ ports
  • 1 Gigabit Ethernet support
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet support
  • Line-rate operation across all network ports
  • 10/100/1000 management connectivity
  • RS-232 serial console interface
  • USB interface
  • SFP/SFP+ transceivers are not included unless specifically stated

Performance

  • 960Gbps switching capacity
  • 720 million packets per second forwarding rate
  • Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 throughput
  • Normal Mode latency as low as approximately 250ns
  • Warp Mode latency as low as approximately 200ns
  • Warp SPAN latency as low as approximately 50ns for supported traffic replication applications
  • Maximum configurable MTU: 9216 bytes

Layer 2 Features

  • IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support
  • Up to 4096 VLANs
  • Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus
  • Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Cisco EtherChannel
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol
  • Virtual PortChannel capability
  • Jumbo frame support
  • Storm control
  • IEEE 802.3x flow control

Layer 3 Features

  • Layer 3 routed interfaces
  • IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities
  • Static routing
  • Dynamic routing capabilities depending on installed software and licenses
  • Virtual Routing and Forwarding support
  • Access Control Lists
  • Quality of Service capabilities
  • Exact Layer 3 features depend on installed NX-OS release and licensing

Algo Boost & Low-Latency Features

  • Cisco Algo Boost ASIC technology
  • Normal low-latency forwarding mode
  • Warp low-latency forwarding mode
  • Warp SPAN high-speed traffic replication
  • Active buffer monitoring
  • Advanced traffic mirroring
  • Precision Time Protocol capabilities
  • Designed for latency-sensitive data center applications

Memory & Buffer

  • 4GB system memory
  • 2GB boot flash memory
  • 18MB total packet buffer
  • 6MB shared buffer per group of 16 ports

Power & Cooling

  • 2x hot-swappable power supply bays
  • Supports redundant power supply operation
  • AC and DC power supply options available
  • 4x hot-swappable fan module positions
  • 3+1 fan redundancy
  • Port-side exhaust and port-side intake airflow options
  • Fans and power supplies must use matching airflow directions
  • Exact installed PSU and fan configuration may vary by unit

Physical Specifications

  • 1U rackmount form factor
  • Dimensions: Approximately 1.72 x 17.3 x 18.38 inches
  • Weight: Approximately 17.4 lb
  • Typical Operating Power: Approximately 152W
  • Maximum Power: Approximately 265W

Ideal Applications

  • Data Center Top-of-Rack Switching
  • 10GbE Server Connectivity
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Low-Latency Network Infrastructure
  • Financial Trading Networks
  • Data Center Aggregation
  • Enterprise Layer 3 Networks
  • Network Monitoring Environments
  • Network Labs

Included

  • 1x Cisco Nexus N3K-C3548P-10G Network Switch 

Important Notes

  • Photos are for reference only.
  • Only listed items are included.
  • This listing is for the Cisco N3K-C3548P-10G 48-port Nexus 3548 chassis.
  • All 48 network interfaces support 1GbE or 10GbE SFP/SFP+ connectivity.
  • Layer 3 and Algo Boost functionality may depend on installed licensing and software configuration.
  • Verify compatibility before purchase.

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Model

Brand:
Cisco
Series:
Nexus
Model Number:
N3K-C3548P-10G
Form Factor:
1U Rackmount

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Dimensions & Weight

Length:
18.40 in.
Width:
17.30 in.
Height:
1.72 in.
Weight:
18.00 LBS.
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