Cisco Nexus 3548 (N3K-C3548) series switches was announced in 2012.
Based on Cisco Monticello.
Here you can read about Cisco Nexus N3K-C3548 architecture.
View datasheet for Nexus 3548
Based on Spirent test, switch is compliant with RFC2544.
Have no IPv6 support.
Have one interesting feature – can form native 40G from 4х 10G, with breakout cable.
- 960 Gbps switching capacity ( 480 Gbps for C3524)
- Forwarding rate of up to 720 Mpps (360 Mpps for C3524)
- Line-rate traffic throughput (both Layer 2 and 3) on all ports
In Cisco Nexus 3548 line was 3 generations, here they are listed in release order:
| Switch model | Ports layout | System memory | Boot flash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco N3K-C3524P-10G | 48 SFP+ ( 24 enabled) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Cisco N3K-C3548P-10G | 48 SFP+ | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX | 48 SFP+ ( 24 enabled) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Cisco N3K-C3548P-10GX | 48 SFP+ | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Cisco N3K-C3524P-XL | 48 SFP+ ( 24 enabled) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Cisco N3K-C3548P-XL | 48 SFP+ | 16 GB | 16 GB |