Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=)

Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=)

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: NXN-K3P-2X= | Part #: NXN-K3P-2X= | MPN: NXN-K3P-2X=

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About the Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=)

Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC (2-channel), KU3P FPGA is a Cisco server network interface card built for enterprises requiring programmable in-network compute acceleration. Features dual SFP28 25Gbps ports with Xilinx KU3P FPGA for custom packet processing without CPU overhead.

Key Features:

  • 2x SFP28 25Gbps Ethernet ports
  • Xilinx KU3P FPGA for in-network compute
  • 2-channel processing architecture
  • Low-latency packet acceleration
  • PCIe 3.0 host interface

Ideal for:

  • High-frequency trading and financial services networks
  • Data center packet filtering and load balancing
  • Virtualized infrastructure with custom networking policies
  • Machine learning inference acceleration at network edge

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Adapters & NICs
SKUNXN-K3P-2X=
Part NumberNXN-K3P-2X=
ConditionNew
SeriesNexus X25
Ports2-port SFP28
Channels2-channel
FPGAKU3P
Manufacturer Part NumberNXN-K3P-2X=

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=)

What does the Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=) do?

The Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=) 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 Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=)?

Key specifications for the Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=): new condition; series Nexus X25; ports 2-port SFP28; channels 2-channel; fpga KU3P; manufacturer Cisco; manufacturer part number NXN-K3P-2X=. Manufacturer part number NXN-K3P-2X=. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=) compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Nexus X25 2-port SFP28 SmartNIC, KU3P FPGA (NXN-K3P-2X=) 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.