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Nexus 3048TP-1GE 1RU 48 x 10/100/1000 and 4 x 10GE ports
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N3K-C3048TP-1GE Overview
N3K-C3048TP-1GE is a high-performance, fixed form factor switch engineered for data center and enterprise network environments. It features a robust architecture that integrates advanced power designs with an AC power supply option, ensuring reliable operation and efficient energy use while eliminating unnecessary complexity.
N3K-C3048TP-1GE delivers 48 high-speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports complemented by 4 dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports, providing flexible connectivity and low latency performance. Designed for scalability and featuring stacking capabilities, it is ideally suited for campus networks, branch offices, and data centers where consistent throughput and reliable switching are critical.
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N3K-C3048TP-1GE Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 160 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N3K-C3048TP-1GE
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 x 10/100/1000 TP ports and 4 x 1GE SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 3048TP-1GE Ethernet Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 10 lbs
N3K-C3048TP-1GE Use Case
High-Density Data Center Access with Cisco Nexus 3048TP-1GE
In a mid-size cloud services data center, the N3K-C3048TP-1GE operates as a top-of-rack switch aggregating 48×1GbE VM host connections with four 10GbE uplinks to the spine layer. Benefit: Delivers line-rate forwarding with sub-microsecond latency and non-blocking architecture, ensuring predictable east-west traffic performance and optimized network virtualization.
Campus Building Network Consolidation for Unified Communications
Within a corporate campus, the Nexus 3048TP-1GE consolidates wired desktops, VoIP phones, and Wi-Fi APs into a single 1RU access switch with four 10GbE uplinks to distribution. Benefit: Provides secure, low-latency 1GbE access, reduces wiring-closet footprint, simplifies QoS management for voice/video, and enhances operational efficiency.
Branch Office Aggregation for High-Performance SD-WAN Connectivity
In a regional branch office with mixed user and PoS traffic, the N3K-C3048TP-1GE aggregates 1GbE endpoints and delivers four redundant 10GbE uplinks to SD-WAN edge routers. Benefit: Ensures prioritized, low-latency paths for cloud-based SaaS and critical applications, improves link failover, and reduces packet loss by up to 50%, streamlining remote office IT operations.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 N3K-C3048TP-1GE |  N3K-C3132Q-XL |  N3K-C3524P-10GX |  N3K-C31108PC-V |  N3K-C3264Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 17 inches | 11 inches | 15 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GBase-SR | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | N/A | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3048TP-1GE | N3K-C3132Q-XL | N3K-C3524P-10GX | N3K-C31108PC-V | N3K-C3264Q |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Fiber | Fiber | Combo | Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 4 GB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 TP ports and 4 x 1GE SFP uplink ports | 32 x 40G QSFP+ ports | 24 fixed 10G SFP+ ports; supports stacking via dedicated expansion module | N/A | 64 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 160 W | 350W | N/A | 300 W | 350W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 3048TP-1GE Ethernet Switch | Cisco Nexus 3132Q-XL Switch | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series N3K-C3524P-10GX Switch | Cisco Nexus 31108PC Series Switch | Cisco Nexus 3264Q Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | N/A |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 3600 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | 960 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 40G | 10G | 10G | 40G |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 20 lbs | 15 lbs | 20 lbs | N/A |
| Width | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 19 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hassan Riaz
5
Easy to manage and stable for enterprise networks.
M
Marco Bianchi
5
Good balance between 1G access and 10G uplinks.
D
Daniel Frost
5
Consistent performance with no packet loss.
U
Usman Tariq
4
Solid Nexus option for aggregation needs.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 3048TP-1GE switch (SKU: N3K-C3048TP-1GE)?
The Cisco Nexus 3048TP-1GE is a 1RU data center switch offering 48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports and 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, designed for high-performance, low-latency Layer 2 and Layer 3 deployments.
How many ports does the Nexus 3048TP-1GE provide and what speeds do they support?
The Nexus 3048TP-1GE provides 48 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports for flexible server and aggregation connectivity.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the Nexus 3048TP-1GE?
This switch delivers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 130.95 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding data center workloads.
Does the Nexus 3048TP-1GE support Layer 3 routing protocols?
Yes, the Nexus 3048TP-1GE supports static routing, RIPv2, OSPF, and EIGRP stub to enable scalable Layer 3 deployments in data center and campus edge environments.
What virtualization features are available on the Nexus 3048TP-1GE?
The switch supports Cisco® Virtual PortChannel (vPC), Fabric Extender (FEX), and Virtual Device Contexts (VDC) to simplify provisioning, improve utilization, and enhance network resiliency.
How is the Nexus 3048TP-1GE managed?
Management is provided via Cisco NX-OS software with CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), and REST-based APIs for automation, visibility, and centralized control.
What power supplies and redundancy options are available?
The Nexus 3048TP-1GE includes a dual-feed power supply bay supporting optional redundant AC or DC modules for continuous, high-availability operation.
What are the typical latency and jitter characteristics?
This switch delivers sub-microsecond latency and minimal jitter, making it ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as virtualization, storage, and high-frequency trading.
Which transceiver modules are compatible with the 10G SFP+ uplinks?
The switch is compatible with Cisco SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, SFP-10G-ER, and third-party SFP+ modules that meet MSA standards for fiber and copper connections.
What security features does the Nexus 3048TP-1GE offer?
It provides 802.1X authentication, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, port security, and TACACS+/RADIUS integration to protect against unauthorized access and network threats.
How energy-efficient is the Nexus 3048TP-1GE?
Featuring Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) and optimized power supplies, the switch reduces power consumption and operating costs while meeting data center efficiency goals.
Which software license options are available?
Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 3048TP-1GE is delivered with LAN Base feature set; advanced feature licenses for LAN Enterprise, SAN Base, and SAN Enterprise are optional.
Can the Nexus 3048TP-1GE integrate with Cisco ACI?
While primarily a standalone NX-OS switch, the 3048TP-1GE can interoperate with Cisco ACI fabrics as a leaf via VXLAN EVPN underlay/overlay networking.
What are the physical and environmental specifications?
The 1RU chassis measures 44.5 cm x 43.5 cm x 4.4 cm, weighs 6.8 kg, and operates from 0° to 40°C with 5%–85% noncondensing humidity for standard data centers.
How do I obtain software updates and support?
Cisco Software Support Service (SWSS) provides software updates, bug fixes, and access to the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for rapid issue resolution.
What warranty coverage comes with SKU N3K-C3048TP-1GE?
The product includes Cisco’s limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day advance replacement and 90 days of complimentary TAC support.