Product Type | Managed Ethernet Switch |
Series | Cisco Nexus 3500 Series |
Model | Nexus 3524-XL |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 1U |
Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) |
Power Supply Type | Redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 134 Watts |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 180 Watts |
Memory (DRAM) | 8 GB (Extended Memory) |
Flash Memory | 2 GB |
Forwarding Rate | 360 Mpps |
Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps |
Cisco Nexus 3524-XL 24-Port SFP+ Switch, Extended Memory

Key Benefits

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- Supports high-performance 10GbE infrastructure with 24 SFP+ ports
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government or enterprise procurement
- Enhanced memory supports advanced networking capabilities and scalability
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 3524-XL is part of the Cisco Nexus 3500 Series, engineered for high-speed, low-latency switching in modern data centers. With 24 SFP+ ports offering 10Gbps connectivity and extended onboard memory, it’s ideal for scalable, high-density environments. The switch is also TAA compliant and manufactured across CHINA, MEXICO, and the UNITED STATES, making it a fit for regulated industries and government procurement. Optimized for investment protection and future flexibility, the N3K-C3524P-XL plays a vital role in enterprise and virtualized infrastructure deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.0 in (4.4 x 43.9 x 55.9 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling Method | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow (field-replaceable fans) |
Acoustic Noise | 61.2 dB (typical) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP, REST API |
Cloud Management | Supported via Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Included Features | Advanced buffering, latency monitoring (ALG), flow visibility (telemetry) |
Interfaces
Total Number of Ports | 24 |
Port Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 40 GbE QSFP+ |
Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 console port |
Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T port |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-A (for file management) |
Data Transfer Rate per Port | 10 Gbps (SFP+), 40 Gbps (QSFP+) |
Aggregate Throughput | 480 Gbps full duplex |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | CHINA / MEXICO / UNITED STATES |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, IEC60950-1, NEBS Level 3 |
Green Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Authentication Methods | TACACS+, RADIUS, SSHv2, SNMPv3 |
Port Security | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
Storm Control | Yes |