The Cisco Nexus 3524-XL is a compelling choice for data centers requiring high-speed, reliable networking solutions. It is engineered to handle the demands of intensive environments like HFT and HPC. With its 480 Gbps switching capacity and 360 mpps forwarding rate, the Nexus 3524-XL ensures your data flows swiftly and efficiently. Its support for 1 and 10 Gbps on all 24 fixed SFP+ ports provides flexibility and scalability. Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans ensure uninterrupted performance and minimal downtime. Additional benefits include programmability for automation, advanced analytics, and enhanced time synchronization features for accurate timestamping—a crucial factor for trading floors and synchronized operations. Investing in the Nexus 3524-XL means benefiting from Cisco’s reputable security, comprehensive support, and system longevity. With Cisco’s commitment to excellence and innovation, the Nexus 3524-XL is a future-proof asset that will keep your network operations at peak performance levels.
N3K-C3524P-XL is the Nexus 3524-XL Switch, with 24 SFP+. The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches are a comprehensive portfolio of 1, 10, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet switches built from a Switch-on-a-Chip (SoC) architecture. Introduced in April 2011, this series of switches provides line-rate Layer 2 and 3 performance and is suitable for Top-of-the-Rack (ToR) architecture. This series of switches has established itself as a leader in High-Frequency Trading (HFT), High-Performance Computing (HPC), and big data environments by pairing high performance and low latency with innovations in performance visibility, automation, and time synchronization.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
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Product Code |
N3K-C3524P-XL |
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Physical |
· 24 fixed SFP+ ports (1 or 10 Gbps); expandable to 48 ports · Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies · Four individual redundant hot-swappable fans · One 1-PPS timing port, with the RF1.0/2.3 QuickConnect connector type · One 10/100/1000-Mbps management port · One RS-232 serial console port · Two USB ports · Locator LED · Locator LED button |
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Performance |
· 480-Gbps switching capacity · Forwarding rate of 360 mpps · Line-rate traffic throughput (both Layer 2 and 3) on all ports · Configurable MTUs of up to 9216 bytes (jumbo frames) |
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Physical dimensions |
1.72 x 17.3 x 18.38 in. (4.36 x 43.9 x 46.7 cm) |
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Weight |
17.4 lb (7.9 kg) |
Product Details
The Cisco Nexus 3524-XL Switches are, respectively, Cisco Nexus 3524-X Switches with a faster CPU, running at 2.5 GHz; system memory increased to 16 GB; and bootflash memory increased to 16 GB. These enhancements allow the switches to support the Cisco NX-OS Data Management Engine (DME) model.
The Cisco Nexus 3524-XL have the following hardware configuration:
· 24 fixed SFP+ ports (1 or 10 Gbps)
· Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies
· Four individual redundant hot-swappable fans
· One 1-PPS timing port, with the RF1.0 and 2.3 QuickConnect connector type
· One 10/100/1000 management port
· One RS-232 serial console port
· Two USB ports
· Locator LED
· Locator LED button
Support for both port-side exhaust and port-side intake airflow schemes is available. Port-side exhaust airflow is useful when the port side of the switch sits on a hot aisle and the power supply side sits on a cold aisle. Port-side intake airflow is useful when the power supply side of the switch sits on a hot aisle and the port side sits on a cold aisle.
The Accessories
Table 2 shows the supported accessories.
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Model |
Description |
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SFP-10G-SR |
10GBASE-SR SFP+ module (MMF) |
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SFP-10G-LR |
10GBASE-LR SFP+ module (single-mode fiber [SMF]) |
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SFP-10G-ER |
Cisco 10GBASE-ER SFP+ module for SMF |
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GLC-TE |
1000BASE-T SFP |
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GLC-SX-MM |
GE SFP, LC connector SX transceiver (MMF) |
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GLC-SX-MMD |
1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver module, MMF, 850 nm, DOM |
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NXA-FAN-30CFM-F |
N2K/3K Individual Fan, Forward airflow (port side exhaust) |
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NXA-FAN-30CFM-B |
N2K/3K Individual Fan, Reversed airflow (port side intake) |
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N2200-PAC-400W |
N2K/3K 400W AC Power Supply, Forward airflow (port side exhaust) |
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N2200-PAC-400W-B |
N2K/3K 400W AC Power Supply, Reversed airflow (port side intake) |
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N2200-PDC-400W |
N2K/3K 400W DC Power Supply, Forward airflow (port side exhaust) |
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N3K-PDC-350W-B |
N2K/3K 350W DC Power Supply, Reversed airflow (port side intake) |
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N3524-LAN1K9= |
Nexus 3524 Layer 3 LAN Enterprise License (Requires N3K-BAS1K9 License) |
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N3548-ALGK9= |
Nexus 3500 Algo Boost License |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3 shows the comparison.
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Product Code |
N3K-C3548P-XL |
N3K-C3524P-XL |
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Ports |
48 fixed SFP+ ports (1 or 10 Gbps) |
· 24 fixed SFP+ ports (1 or 10 Gbps); expandable to 48 ports |
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Physical dimensions |
1.72 x 17.3 x 18.38 in. (4.36 x 43.9 x 46.7 cm) |
1.72 x 17.3 x 18.38 in. (4.36 x 43.9 x 46.7 cm) |
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Weight |
17.4 lb (7.9 kg) |
17.4 lb (7.9 kg) |
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