Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA

Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: NXN-K3P-8X= | Part #: NXN-K3P-8X= | MPN: NXN-K3P-8X=

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About the Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA

Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA is a Cisco high-throughput server network card built for hyperscale cloud and data center environments. Two QSFP28 100Gbps ports with Xilinx KU3P FPGA enable 200Gbps aggregate in-network processing capacity.

Key Features:

  • 2x QSFP28 100Gbps Ethernet ports (200Gbps aggregate)
  • Xilinx KU3P FPGA with 8-channel processing
  • Programmable packet pipeline architecture
  • Low-latency in-network compute acceleration
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 host connectivity

Ideal for:

  • Hyperscale cloud infrastructure and colocation
  • Ultra-low latency trading and financial networks
  • Distributed machine learning and AI inference
  • Tier-1 data center networking and load balancing

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Adapters & NICs
SKUNXN-K3P-8X=
Part NumberNXN-K3P-8X=
ConditionNew
SeriesNexus X100
Ports2-port QSFP28
Channels8-channel
FPGAKU3P
Manufacturer Part NumberNXN-K3P-8X=

Frequently Asked Questions about Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA

What does the Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA do?

The Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA?

Key specifications for the Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA: new condition; series Nexus X100; ports 2-port QSFP28; channels 8-channel; fpga KU3P; manufacturer Cisco; manufacturer part number NXN-K3P-8X=. Manufacturer part number NXN-K3P-8X=. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA compatible with my infrastructure?

The Nexus X100 2-port QSFP28 SmartNIC (8-channel), KU3P FPGA interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.