Cisco Nexus 3548-XL 48-Port 10GbE Enhanced Switch

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: N3K-C3548P-XL UPC#: 889728063678
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  • 48 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports for high-density connectivity
  • 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding performance
  • Supports Layer 3 protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and RIP
  • 64K MAC address table and jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
  • 1U rack-mountable form factor with dual hot-plug power supplies
  • Advanced security with AES encryption, RADIUS and TACACS+ support

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Key Benefits

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  • Ideal for data centers requiring high-throughput and low-latency switching with 48 10GbE SFP+ ports
  • Comprehensive Layer 3 protocol support and advanced management features for scalable enterprise networking
  • Built-in redundancy and hot-plug components minimize downtime and enhance operational reliability

Product Overview

The Cisco Nexus 3548-XL is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch equipped with 48 SFP+ ports, offering flexibility for 1G/10G Ethernet connectivity. Engineered for data centers and performance-intensive enterprise applications, it features a switching capacity of 960 Gbps and forwarding performance of 720 Mpps. Dual hot-pluggable power supplies with 1+1 redundancy ensure operational reliability, while the compact 1U rack-mountable design saves valuable space.

This switch supports a wide range of Layer 3 protocols including OSPF, RIP, BGP, and EIGRP, along with robust features such as VLAN, ACL support, DHCP snooping, STP, and MSTP. It includes advanced management interfaces like SNMP (v1/2/3), SSH-2, Telnet, and CLI for flexible control and monitoring. With a MAC address table size of 64,000 entries and jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes, the device is optimized for handling large traffic volumes.

Compliance with IEEE and international safety standards ensures it meets industry regulations. Remote and secure access is strengthened with AES encryption and support for RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication. Backed by a 1-year warranty and capable of withstanding harsh operating conditions, the Cisco Nexus 3548-XL offers mission-critical reliability and enhanced performance for scalable network infrastructure.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Layer 3 Managed Switch
Form Factor 1U Rack-Mountable
Switching Capacity 960 Gbps
Forwarding Rate 720 Mpps
MAC Address Table Size 64K entries
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes
Flash Memory 2 GB
Warranty 1-year limited warranty
Power Supply Internal power supply - hot-plug
Power Redundancy Yes
Power Redundancy Scheme 1+1
Power Provided 400 Watt
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Installed Power Supply Units 2
Max Supported Power Supply Units 2

Routing & Switching Features

Routing Protocols Supported OSPF, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, IGMPv2/IGMPv3, VRRP, OSPFv2, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, Static IP Routing, HSRP
Switching Features NAT, VLAN, ACL support, Jumbo Frames, DHCP snooping, Syslog, Broadcast/Multicast Storm Control, VRF-Lite, UDLD, LACP, DHCP Relay, STP, RSTP, MSTP, Rapid PVST+
VLANs Supported 4096
ACL Entries 4096
IPv4 Routes (Multicast) 24000
Host Table Entries (IPv4) 64000
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Instances 512
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol Instances 64

Advanced Security Features

Encryption Algorithm AES
Authentication Methods RADIUS, TACACS+, MS-CHAP, SSH v2

Compliance & Origin

Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ad, 802.1w, 802.3ae, 802.1s, 802.1ab, CISPR 22/24, FCC Part 15, UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, RoHS, VCCI Class A, TAA
Country of Origin CHINA / MEXICO / UNITED STATES
TAA Compliance Yes

Interfaces

Ethernet Ports 48 x 1 Gigabit / 10 Gigabit SFP+
Management Ports 1 x RJ-45 console, 2 x 1000Base-T RJ-45, 1 x USB
Subtype 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Cloud Management & Licensing

Remote Management Protocols SNMP v1/2/3, RMON, Telnet, SSH-2, CLI

Physical & Environmental

Width 17.3 in
Depth 18.4 in
Height 1.7 in
Weight 17.42 lbs
Operating Temperature Range 32 °F to 104 °F
Operating Humidity Range 10% to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature Range -40 °F to 158 °F
Storage Humidity Range 5% to 95% (non-condensing)