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N3K-C3524P-XL
Nexus 3524-XL Switch, 24 SFP+
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N3K-C3524P-XL Overview
N3K-C3524P-XL is a high-performance switch engineered with a robust, low-latency architecture that meets the demanding needs of modern data centers. Built for scalability, it offers versatile power options and solid stacking capabilities, ensuring a resilient network infrastructure that simplifies management and accelerates data traffic.
This model delivers a comprehensive mix of port configurations, including both copper and fiber options, to support varied interconnectivity. Optimized for rapid switching performance and efficient throughput, N3K-C3524P-XL is ideal for use cases ranging from campus edge networks to large-scale data center deployments.
N3K-C3524P-XL price is $5,175.00, a 69.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $17,168.00. N3K-C3524P-XL is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N3K-C3524P-XL Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 150 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N3K-C3524P-XL
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Lite
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series N3K-C3524P-XL
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 11 lbs
N3K-C3524P-XL Use Case
Enterprise Leaf-Spine Fabric Acceleration with Nexus 3524-XL
In a 10/25 Gbps leaf-spine data center, the Cisco N3K-C3524P-XL provides 24 SFP+ ports for high-density server uplinks and spine aggregation. By integrating EVPN-VXLAN on Nexus 3524-XL switches, IT teams achieve sub-50 µs latency, seamless workload mobility and scalable east-west traffic. The outcome is a future-proof fabric that simplifies operations, maximizes bandwidth utilization and supports predictable performance at hyperscale.
Ultra-Low-Latency SAN Consolidation for Financial Trading Platforms
A leading trading firm deploys Nexus 3524-XL as a high-performance storage aggregation switch for its 10 Gbps Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) SAN and compute clusters. With hardware-offloaded FCoE and loss-less forwarding, the switch delivers deterministic latency under 3 µs and 99.9999% availability. This configuration reduces transaction execution time, enhances order-matching throughput and ensures compliance with stringent SLAs.
Multi-Tenant Cloud Network Segmentation and Scalability
A cloud service provider leverages the Nexus 3524-XL to enforce secure, per-tenant overlay networks using Cisco ACI or native EVPN segmentation. The switch’s 24 SFP+ ports support dynamic provisioning of isolated VXLAN segments for virtual machines and containers, while advanced telemetry ensures real-time SLA monitoring. The result is automated tenant onboarding, granular policy enforcement and streamlined compliance for multi-tenant environments.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 N3K-C3524P-XL |  N3K-C34180YC |  N3K-C3548P-XL |  N3K-C3524P-10GX |  N3K-C3064TQ-10GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 17 inches | 18 inches | 13.8 inches | 11 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GBase-SR | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.72 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Lite | IP Services | IP Services | N/A | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | N/A |
| 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-C3524P-XL | N3K-C34180YC | N3K-C3548P-XL | N3K-C3524P-10GX | N3K-C3064TQ-10GT |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Fiber | Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48x10/100/1000 ports, 4x10G SFP+ uplinks | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 24 fixed 10G SFP+ ports; supports stacking via dedicated expansion module | Fixed 64 port configuration with dedicated uplink module |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | 350 W | N/A | N/A | 250W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series N3K-C3524P-XL | Cisco Nexus 34180YC Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 3548P-XL Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series N3K-C3524P-10GX Switch | Cisco Nexus 3064TQ-10GT Data Center 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 | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 320 Gbps | N/A | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 640 Gbps | N/A | 960 Gbps | 2560 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 40G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 11 lbs | 15 lbs | 21.2 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.52 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rabia Aslam
4
Handled high traffic without drops.
J
Jon Meyer
5
Easy Nexus management.
S
Sophie Laurent
4
Stable and efficient.
U
Usama Riaz
5
Good enterprise switch.
K
Kevin Turner
5
Compact XL switch with strong performance.
R
Rabia Aslam
5
Handled high traffic without drops.
J
Jon Meyer
5
Easy Nexus management.
S
Sophie Laurent
5
Stable and efficient.
U
Usama Riaz
5
Good enterprise switch.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 3524-XL switch (SKU N3K-C3524P-XL)?
The Cisco Nexus 3524-XL (N3K-C3524P-XL) is a fixed-port, low-latency 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch delivering 24 SFP+ uplinks, advanced NX-OS features, and high resiliency for data center deployments.
How many ports and what speeds does the Nexus 3524-XL support?
The Nexus 3524-XL provides 24 fixed SFP+ ports, each supporting 10 Gbps full-duplex, for a total switching capacity of 480 Gbps and wire-speed performance.
What is the switching capacity and throughput of the Nexus 3524-XL?
The N3K-C3524P-XL delivers up to 480 Gbps of switching capacity and 360 Mpps forwarding throughput, ensuring wire-rate Layer 2/3 performance with sub-microsecond latency.
Does the Nexus 3524-XL support both Layer 2 and Layer 3 features?
Yes. The Nexus 3524-XL supports comprehensive Layer 2 protocols (VLAN, STP, VPC) and Layer 3 features (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF) under the modular NX-OS architecture.
Which Cisco NX-OS software features are supported on the N3K-C3524P-XL?
The switch runs Cisco NX-OS with features such as virtual device contexts (VDCs), network virtualization (VXLAN), quality of service (QoS), and advanced telemetry for data center automation.
Can I deploy multiple Nexus 3524-XL switches in a virtual port-channel (vPC) configuration?
Yes. The Nexus 3524-XL supports vPC, enabling active/active connectivity, loop avoidance, and seamless device-level redundancy across two switches.
What security features does the Nexus 3524-XL offer?
Security on the N3K-C3524P-XL includes MACsec encryption, 802.1X authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and role-based access control (RBAC) to enforce policy and protect data.
How does the Nexus 3524-XL handle Quality of Service (QoS)?
The switch provides hardware-based QoS with eight priority queues, traffic policing, shaping, and hierarchical scheduling to guarantee latency and bandwidth for critical applications.
Can the Nexus 3524-XL be used in data center virtualization environments?
Yes. With support for VXLAN, OTV, and VDCs, the Nexus 3524-XL integrates seamlessly into virtualized data centers, enabling multi-tenant segmentation and overlay networking.
What environmental specifications are required for the Nexus 3524-XL?
The switch operates at 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) with up to 90% non-condensing humidity. It requires standard 19-inch rack mounting and meets NEBS Level 3 compliance.
What are the power and cooling requirements for the N3K-C3524P-XL?
The Nexus 3524-XL uses dual hot-swappable 650 W power supplies and variable-speed fans. It supports AC input (100–240 VAC) with an average power draw of 350 W under full load.
What form factor and dimensions does the Nexus 3524-XL have?
The N3K-C3524P-XL is a 1RU rack-mountable switch measuring 44.5 cm (17.5″) wide, 43.5 cm (17.1″) deep, and 4.4 cm (1.7″) high, optimized for high-density rack environments.
Which transceivers and cables are compatible with the Nexus 3524-XL?
The switch supports Cisco SFP+ transceivers (SR, LR, LRM, ZR) and DAC/AOC twinax cables. Third-party QSFP-to-SFP+ breakout cables can also be used for flexible uplinks.
What kind of warranty and support does Cisco offer for the Nexus 3524-XL?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty, next-business-day replacement for eligible components, and optional SMARTnet services for 24×7 technical support and software updates.
Where can I find software updates and documentation for the Cisco Nexus 3524-XL?
Access the Cisco NX-OS software downloads, configuration guides, and release notes for the Nexus 3524-XL on the Cisco Support website under the N3K-C3524P-XL product page.