Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3548P-10G Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-N3K-C3548P-10G | Part #: N3K-C3548P-10G | MPN: N3K-C3548P-10G

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The Cisco Nexus 3548, identified by the part number N3K-C3548P-10G, is a fixed-configuration 1U switch that sits squarely in the access and aggregation tier of modern data centre fabrics. What distinguishes this platform is its flexible control-plane capability: it operates seamlessly as a pure Layer 2 device for straightforward access switching, scales into a full Layer 3 router with OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS support for multi-tier designs, and supports VXLAN overlay networking for software-defined fabric deployments. This flexibility means network engineers can deploy the same hardware across different roles without redesign, whether building a traditional three-tier architecture or a spine-and-leaf topology with overlay services.

At its core, the N3K-C3548P-10G delivers 48 ports of 10GbE SFP+ connectivity paired with four 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports, providing 1.28 Tbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 960 million packets per second. The architecture supports sub-microsecond port-to-port latency in cut-through forwarding mode, which matters for latency-sensitive workloads common in AI labs and high-frequency trading environments. The Cisco Nexus 3548 runs Cisco NX-OS, the same operating system found across the Nexus family, ensuring consistency in command syntax, management workflows, and troubleshooting procedures across your infrastructure. This consistency reduces the cognitive load on operations teams and accelerates Mean Time To Resolution when issues arise.

Layer 2 services on the N3K-C3548P-10G include VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol variants (STP, RSTP, MST), LACP for link aggregation, port channels, and LLDP for neighbour discovery. When deployed in access-layer roles, these features provide the foundation for simple, reliable switching with minimal configuration overhead. For data centres moving toward more dynamic architectures, the Layer 3 feature set becomes equally important: static routing, ECMP for load balancing across equal-cost paths, and full support for OSPF and BGP allow the Nexus 3548 to participate in complex routing topologies. The addition of VXLAN support and PTP IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping further extends the platform's reach into modern virtual networking and time-critical applications. A network infrastructure architect tasked with consolidating access and distribution layers will find the control-plane flexibility of this Cisco switch valuable; the same box handles traditional routing protocols and emerging overlay models without limitation.

Management and automation are first-class citizens in the N3K-C3548P-10G design. SNMP v1, v2c, and v3 provide classic monitoring and alerting integration with legacy NMS platforms, while NETCONF and NX-API REST enable programmatic configuration and telemetry collection. Python scripting and Ansible support mean that infrastructure automation teams can build repeatable, version-controlled deployment playbooks. SSH access for secure CLI operations and NETCONF for standards-based device management round out the feature set. Redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies and fan modules ensure that the platform itself does not become a point of failure in your fabric—critical in environments where downtime cascades across multiple racks. The Cisco Nexus platform's maturity in enterprise and service-provider deployments translates directly into proven reliability and broad ecosystem support.

The N3K-C3548P-10G is certified to CE, FCC, UL, and RoHS standards, making it suitable for deployment across GCC data centres, European facilities, and Asia-Pacific regions. Its 1RU form factor slots efficiently into standard rack infrastructure, and the combination of 48 10GbE downlink ports with four 40GbE uplinks provides the port density and uplink bandwidth expected of modern access-layer switches. Whether you are a systems administrator managing a campus network migration, a data centre operations engineer scaling out a new facility, or an AI infrastructure team provisioning dedicated network fabric for GPU clusters, the Cisco Nexus 3548 offers the throughput, latency profile, and control-plane maturity to support your requirements.

Interface & Connectivity Specifications

• 48 × 10GbE SFP+ ports for end-device and server connectivity with per-port negotiation and rate limiting
• 4 × 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports for high-capacity aggregation and spine interconnection, supporting breakout to 4 × 10GbE per port if required
• 1.28 Tbps aggregate switching capacity with 960 Mpps forwarding rate ensuring predictable, non-blocking fabric performance
• Sub-microsecond cut-through latency mode for low-latency applications and time-sensitive traffic patterns
• Support for all major routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP) and VXLAN for seamless integration into existing or emerging network designs
• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, combined with PTP hardware timestamping for high-availability and precision synchronization requirements
• Comprehensive management via SNMP, NETCONF, NX-API REST, and CLI with automation support for Ansible and Python scripting

Omnixon Global is your dedicated partner for Cisco Nexus switching solutions across the UAE, GCC, and broader EMEA region. We maintain active stock of the N3K-C3548P-10G and other Cisco data centre platforms, supported by pre-sales engineering guidance and expedited delivery to your facility. For RFQ, technical specifications, deployment support, or integration consultation on the Cisco Nexus 3548, please reach out to our team.