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



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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
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) |