Cisco N3K-C3524P-XL

The N3K-C3524P-XL is a high-performance, 1U rack-mountable switch from the Cisco Nexus 3500 Series, purpose-built for low-latency, high-density data center environments. Engineered for leaf-spine architectures and high-frequency trading (HFT) applications, it delivers ultra-low latency and line-rate performance for mission-critical workloads. This model is pre-configured with 24 active 10G SFP+ ports and 4 QSFP+ 40G uplink ports, operating on Cisco NX-OS for robust data center management and interoperability.

Key Features & Benefits

Ultra-Low Latency & High-Density Performance

Sub-200ns port-to-port latency for time-sensitive applications.
24x 10G SFP+ ports (fully enabled) with 4x 40G QSFP+ uplinks.
Non-blocking 480 Gbps switching capacity and 360 Mpps forwarding rate.
Supports 10G/40G Ethernet, with backward compatibility for 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ optics.

Advanced Hardware & Reliability

Front-to-back (port-side exhaust) airflow for standard data center cooling.
Redundant, hot-swappable 650W AC power supplies and fans for 99.999% availability.
Extended operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C.

Data Center & Timing Features

Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and 1-PPS timing port for accurate clock synchronization.
VXLAN, EVPN, and ACL support for modern data center virtualization.
Comprehensive management: CLI, GUI, DCNM, REST API, SNMP.
Hot patching and in-service software upgrades (ISSU) for zero downtime.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Part Number	N3K-C3524P-XL
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable
Fixed Ports	24 x 10G SFP+; 4 x 40G QSFP+
Switching Capacity	480 Gbps non-blocking
Forwarding Rate	360 Mpps
Latency	< 200ns (port-to-port)
Airflow	Front-to-Back (Port-side Exhaust)
Power	Dual 650W AC, Hot-swappable
Cooling	4x Hot-swappable Fans
Management	1x 1G RJ45, 1x Console, 2x USB, 1x 1-PPS
Software	Cisco NX-OS
Dimensions (WxDxH)	428 x 476 x 44 mm
Weight	~8.2 kg
Operating Temp	0°C to 40°C