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N3K-C3524P-10GX
Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX Nexus 3524-X 24-Port 10 Gigabit Switch...
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N3K-C3524P-10GX is a low-latency Layer 2 data center switch with 24 enabled 1G/10G SFP+ ports and fixed-port uplinks in a 1U chassis. The Cisco Nexus 3524-X serves top-of-rack server connectivity in high-frequency trading and high-performance computing environments. Its NX-OS system-default software supplies the initial switching feature set, while the hardware incorporates the Nexus 3500 platform's Algo Boost technology. Server-facing and upstream connections use the same pluggable interface architecture rather than separate copper access ports and dedicated uplink modules. The discontinued N3K-C3548P-10GX enables 48 interfaces for the higher-density configuration. Select this configuration against the required enabled-port count, connection media, and software functions rather than the number of visible cages alone.
N3K-C3524P-10GX price for new stock is $8,442.00, a 49.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $16,668.00. N3K-C3524P-10GX refurb price is $686.07. N3K-C3524P-10GX is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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480 Gbps switching capacity provides line-rate throughput across the enabled interfaces. 360 Mpps forwarding capacity supplies the corresponding packet-processing limit. 193W maximum draw establishes the upper power figure for electrical planning. N3K-C3524P-10GX contains 4 GB DRAM and 4 GB boot flash for system operation and image storage. Normal-mode forwarding accommodates 64000 MAC addresses; shared packet buffering totals 18 MB, allocated as 6 MB per 16-port group. LACP provides link aggregation, while RSTP and MSTP control Layer 2 forwarding loops. Operators can use the serial console, SSHv2, or Telnet for CLI access, with in-band and out-of-band management paths plus SNMP and NETCONF. Cisco Data Center Network Manager provides centralized administration, and Python scripting supports automation. SPAN and ERSPAN supply traffic copies for monitoring, while active buffer monitoring exposes congestion. vPC is available but is not supported in warp mode, so those operating requirements cannot be combined.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3524P-10GX in new sealed and certified refurbished condition; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition, PSU status, fan status, and clean boot, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and required configuration on the purchase order for this switch. ORM's new warranty is up to 3-year extended, certified refurbished coverage is up to 1 year, and every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs, with Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock and RMA support across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 24 enabled 1G/10G SFP+ ports |
Max Power Draw | 193W |
Replaces | N3K-C3524P-10G; end of sale October 7, 2016 |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale January 31, 2022; support ends January 31, 2027 |
Replacement PID | N3K-C3524P-XL / N3K-C3524P-10GX-RF (Cisco remanufactured) |
In modern data centers, the Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX Nexus 3524x with 24 10G ports functions as a leaf switch, enabling high-density server connectivity and non-blocking east-west traffic. Outcome: sub-5 μs latency, seamless VXLAN overlays for multi-tenant isolation, and linear scale-out to thousands of VMs with >100 Tbps aggregate throughput.
Enterprises integrate the N3K-C3524P-10GX Nexus 3524x to aggregate VMware ESXi and Hyper-V hosts in private clouds. Its 24 10G line-rate ports, dynamic QoS, and Cisco ACI-ready NX-OS optimize vMotion and storage I/O, delivering 4× faster live migrations and 99.99% application uptime.
Research and financial institutions deploy the Cisco Nexus 3524x as the spine for GPU-based HPC and AI/ML clusters. Its ultra-low latency (<2 μs), lossless switching and congestion management accelerate distributed training, reducing model iteration time by up to 30% and maximizing GPU utilization.
When a server rack is expected to grow beyond its initial connected devices, the chassis can activate unused interfaces through N3548-24P-UPG=. Port expansion changes the enabled interface count without adding a removable network card. Include the expansion license when the intended connection schedule requires the additional ports, and identify that entitlement on the purchase order.
When pre-production traffic includes large frames, the switch accepts MTUs through 9216 bytes. A staging order should align the test host configuration with the intended interface MTU rather than assuming every connected device uses identical settings. Specify the test connections and verify the complete traffic path before approving the production purchase order.
When multiple racks place their port faces on different aisles, airflow variants need separate purchase-order lines. NXA-FAN-30CFM-F and N2200-PAC-400W exhaust air at the ports; NXA-FAN-30CFM-B and N2200-PAC-400W-B draw air through the ports. Specify matching airflow and each site's AC or DC input requirement before standardizing the order.
Routing without additional feature licenses
N3K-C3524P-10GX starts with Layer 2 functions rather than enabled IP routing. Routed deployments require N3548-BAS1K9; advanced routing additionally requires N3524-LAN1K9.
Native 25G server-facing connections
N3K-C3524P-10GX provides 1G/10G SFP+ interfaces, not native 25G interfaces. A 25G server connection cannot be provisioned by replacing the installed transceiver alone.
Continued Cisco security maintenance
Security support for N3K-C3524P-10GX ended January 30, 2025. N3K-C3524P-XL is the replacement, retaining 24 enabled SFP+ ports with extended memory.
vPC combined with warp mode
The Nexus 3524-X does not support vPC in warp mode. A deployment requiring vPC must retain a different operating mode rather than enabling warp.
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| N3K-C3524P-10GX |  N3K-C3548P-10GX |  N3K-C3064TQ-10GT |  N3K-C3172PQ-XL |  N3K-C3264Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 256 MB | 16 GB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount |
| Height | 43.6 mm | 43.7 mm | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.75 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3524P-10GX | N3K-C3548P-10GX | N3K-C3064TQ-10GT | N3K-C3172PQ-XL | N3K-C3264Q |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 193W | 213W | 250W | 293W | 350W |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1400 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Width | 439 mm | 440 mm | 17.5 inches | 439 mm | 19 inches |
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Reviewed on the 18 December 2019
Powerful switch with strong 10G performance.
Reviewed on the 18 November 2024
Reliable and easy to manage.
Reviewed on the 11 May 2025
Good choice for aggregation layer.
Reviewed on the 31 March 2025
Stable under load.
Reviewed on the 9 August 2017
Met expectations.
N3K-C3524P-10GX identifies the Cisco Nexus 3524-X switch with 24 enabled SFP+ ports. The configuration combines the 3524-X model identity, a 24-port entitlement, and 10G connectivity. The complete PID selects the X model rather than the XL model and starts with default Layer 2 functions rather than an included routing license.
The Nexus 3524-X is managed through the CLI over its serial console, SSHv2, or Telnet, with in-band or out-of-band access. SNMP, NETCONF, Python scripting, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager provide additional management and automation paths. The dedicated management connection supports 10/100/1000 Mbps and is separate from the enabled data interfaces.
N3K-C3524P-10GX provides default Layer 2 switching without an additional license. N3548-BAS1K9 enables Base routing; N3524-LAN1K9 adds LAN Enterprise routing and requires Base. N3548-ALGK9 enables NAT, warp mode, and warp SPAN. NDB-FX-SWT-K9 covers Nexus Data Broker aggregation, while N3548-24P-UPG= activates additional ports. Feature-license requirements also apply to ORM orders.
N3K-C3524P-10GX is discontinued: end of sale was January 31, 2022, and the last support date is January 31, 2027. Software maintenance ended January 31, 2023, and security support ended January 30, 2025. The replacement is N3K-C3524P-XL, which retains 24 enabled SFP+ ports and adds extended memory.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3524P-10GX new sealed with up to 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both include 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty is bounded by the January 31, 2027 last support date. N3K-C3524P-10GX-RF is Cisco remanufactured, not ORM certified refurbishment.
N3K-C3524P-10GX replaces N3K-C3524P-10G, whose end-of-sale date was October 7, 2016. The predecessor's Cisco support ended October 31, 2021. The X model is also discontinued, with its own last support date of January 31, 2027, so neither should be treated as a current hardware release.
The Nexus 3524-X enables 24 of its 48 physical SFP+ interfaces in the base configuration. N3548-24P-UPG= activates the remaining 24 interfaces, increasing the enabled count to 48. Each enabled interface supports 1G or 10G connectivity, and no removable network module is needed to expand the port entitlement.
The Nexus 3524-X supports SFP-10G-SR for multimode fiber, SFP-10G-LR for single-mode fiber, and SFP-H10GB-CU1M, SFP-H10GB-CU3M, or SFP-H10GB-CU5M for passive Twinax connections. These fixed SFP+ interfaces require compatible connection hardware; the passive cable PIDs correspond to 1m, 3m, and 5m lengths. Select the connection against the installed media and required distance.
N3K-C3524P-10GX supports OSPFv2 and BGP after the required feature licenses are installed. Base functions include Static, RIPv2, OSPFv2 limited to 256 routes, and EIGRP Stub. LAN Enterprise adds full OSPFv2, EIGRP, and BGP. The normal-mode hardware total is 24000 IPv4 unicast routes, distinct from the Base OSPFv2 cap.
N3K-C3524P-10GX uses dual redundant, hot-swappable internal power supplies and supports AC or DC configurations. AC choices include N2200-PAC-400W for port-side exhaust and N2200-PAC-400W-B for port-side intake. DC choices are N2200-PDC-400W and N3K-PDC-350W-B, respectively. Confirm the installed supply PIDs and airflow configuration on the order.
N3K-C3548P-10GX enables 48 SFP+ ports, while N3K-C3524P-10GX enables 24 in the base configuration. The former is the higher-density X model; the latter suits a smaller enabled-port requirement. Both are discontinued. Their respective current replacements are N3K-C3548P-XL and N3K-C3524P-XL, retaining the corresponding enabled-port counts.
N3K-C3524-X-SPL3 is an L3 promotional configuration, whereas N3K-C3524P-10GX starts with the default Layer 2 feature set. The promotional configuration suits a purchase requiring bundled routing entitlement; the base configuration separates hardware selection from feature licensing. Both discontinued PIDs have N3K-C3524P-XL as their replacement.
N3K-C3524P-XL has 16 GB system memory and 16 GB boot flash, compared with 4 GB of each on N3K-C3524P-10GX. Both configurations enable 24 SFP+ ports. The XL model is the current replacement for successor purchases; the discontinued X model fits an explicitly required legacy configuration.
No, the Nexus 3524-X does not support vPC in warp mode. Warp mode is an Algo Boost function enabled with N3548-ALGK9, so a deployment requiring vPC must retain a compatible operating mode rather than enabling warp. Confirm the intended operating mode before selecting the software configuration.
N3K-C3524P-10GX provides 480 Gbps switching capacity and a 360 Mpps forwarding rate for its enabled-port configuration. The shared packet-buffer total is 18 MB, allocated as 6 MB per 16-port group. Normal mode supports 64000 MAC addresses; these figures describe different throughput, buffering, and forwarding-table limits.
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