Description
The Cisco Nexus 3548-XL (N3K-C3548P-XL) is an ultra-low-latency, high-performance data center switch designed for environments where nanoseconds matter. Built on the Nexus 3500 platform, this enhanced XL model features extended system memory and storage, enabling advanced telemetry, programmability, and data management capabilities.
Equipped with 48 fixed SFP+ ports supporting 1G and 10GbE, the Nexus 3548-XL delivers line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with extremely low latency, making it ideal for high-frequency trading, financial services, high-performance computing (HPC), and real-time analytics networks. The extended memory architecture supports advanced Cisco NX-OS features, including detailed monitoring, automation, and large-scale routing tables.
With redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, flexible airflow options, and support for advanced monitoring and time synchronization, the Nexus 3548-XL provides reliability, precision, and performance in a compact 1RU form factor.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 3500 Series |
| Model | Nexus 3548-XL |
| SKU | N3K-C3548P-XL |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-Mountable |
| Ports | 48 × SFP+ (1G / 10G Ethernet) |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 720 Mpps |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond, ultra-low latency |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported (up to 9216 bytes) |
| System Memory | 16 GB (Extended Memory) |
| Boot Flash | 16 GB |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Power Supplies | Dual, redundant, hot-swappable |
| Fans | 4 × hot-swappable (N+1 redundancy) |
| Airflow | Port-side exhaust or port-side intake |
| Management Interfaces | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, USB, Console |
| Timing & Monitoring | IEEE 1588 PTP, advanced latency monitoring |
| Use Cases | HFT, HPC, low-latency trading, real-time analytics |
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