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- Cisco N3K-C3548P-XL Nexus 3548-XL 48-Port 10 Gigabit Switch, Fixed SFP+ Interfaces
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Low Latency Ethernet for Data Center Racks
N3K-C3548P-XL provides fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for data center racks. Unlike N3K-C3524P-XL, this configuration enables 48 SFP+ ports rather than 24. The Nexus 3548-XL runs NX-OS with Layer 2 switching by default; routed operation requires separate software entitlement.
N3K-C3548P-XL price for new stock is $28,161.00, a 4.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $29,430.00. N3K-C3548P-XL refurb price is $9,744.00. N3K-C3548P-XL is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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Technical Details
960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate support traffic across the fixed interfaces. N3K-C3548P-XL combines 16 GB DRAM with 16 GB flash to support the NX-OS Data Management Engine model.
Ordering
N3K-C3548P-XL is offered new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the required condition and software entitlement on the purchase order. ORM warranty is up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco's separate hardware warranty is 1-year limited. For enterprise and volume orders, PO accepted, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement; regional stock/RMA covers UK, EU, US, and MEA.
Key Specs
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS. |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10G SFP+. |
Max Power Draw | 213W. |
Cooling | 4 fans. |
Replaces | N3K-C3548P-10GX / N3K-C3548-X-SPL3 / N3K-C3548-X-SPL3A / N3K-C3548P-10GX++; end-of-sale 2022-01-31. |
N3K-C3548P-XL Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N3K-C3548P-XL
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- Nexus 3548-XL
- Use Case
- Data Center
- Management Type
- Managed
- Software Image
- NX-OS
- Layer
- Layer 2
- Ethernet Technology
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- RJ-45 Access Port Count
- 0
- Power Input
- Internal AC PSU / Internal DC PSU
- SFP+ Ports
- 48 x 10GbE
- Uplink Type
- Fixed
- Uplink Speed Class
- 10G
- PoE Support
- Non-PoE
- Switching Capacity
- 960 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate
- 720 Mpps
- MAC Table Size
- 64000 Entries
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Flash Memory
- 16 GB
- Form Factor
- Rack-Mount 1U
- Input Voltage
- 100-240V AC
- Power Consumption
- 213W
- Redundant PSU
- Yes
- Cooling
- 4 hot-swappable fans
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 40°C
- Cisco Warranty
- 1-year limited hardware
- Certifications
- UL 60950-1 / IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / 47 CFR Part 15 Class A / VCCI Class A / EN55024
- Height
- 43.6 mm
- Width
- 439 mm
- Depth
- 467 mm
- Weight
- 7.9 kg.
N3K-C3548P-XL Use Case
Top-of-Rack Server Access
N3K-C3548P-XL sits at the top of a rack and terminates SFP+ links from 10 Gigabit Ethernet servers, storage adapters, and adjacent rack devices on 48 fixed 1/10G ports. Engineers run Cisco NX-OS with VLAN trunks, SVIs, PortChannels, vPC, and jumbo frames to keep east-west traffic local while presenting controlled uplinks toward aggregation. The 1RU chassis and dual redundant power supplies fit dense rack builds. The result is predictable server access with line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding at the rack edge.
Aggregation Handoff for Low-Latency Fabrics
The switch occupies a compact aggregation point where multiple access racks hand 10G SFP+ traffic into a Cisco Nexus 3500 layer. N3K-C3548P-XL uses 960 Gbps switching capacity, 720 mpps forwarding, and Algo Boost behavior to carry Layer 2 and Layer 3 flows through normal or low-latency operating designs. Engineers group links with LACP, apply VRF-Lite, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, or VRRP, and keep MTUs aligned up to 9216 bytes. The outcome is deterministic aggregation for latency-sensitive data center paths between access blocks.
Monitoring Fabric Collection Point
N3K-C3548P-XL anchors a monitoring fabric where SPAN or tap sources feed packet brokers, analyzers, or security tools through SFP+ interfaces. Cisco Nexus Data Broker and NX-OS controls organize copied traffic across the Nexus 3500 platform, while 48 fixed 1/10G ports provide dense handoff for monitored links and tool ports. Engineers size optics, Twinax cables, PortChannels, and flow policies around the existing capture design. The network gains a dedicated collection layer that separates monitoring traffic from production forwarding paths and reduces contention around packet visibility.
Best For
Legacy Hardware Refresh
When replacing discontinued Nexus 3548-X hardware, identify the existing PID before specifying its replacement and keep hardware condition separate from software entitlement. N3K-C3548P-10GX ended sale on January 31, 2022. Include the replacement hardware, required condition, and software entitlement together on the purchase order.
Acceptance And Staging
When hardware is staged before production handover, include access to the RS-232 serial console in the acceptance plan. Certified refurbished managed units have firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify the required condition and record the console-access and clean-boot checks before issuing the purchase order.
Not Suitable If
Direct copper endpoint connections
N3K-C3548P-XL has SFP+ traffic interfaces rather than RJ-45 access ports. Direct twisted-pair endpoint connections require separate copper access equipment.
Routing without additional software entitlement
Default software provides Layer 2 switching rather than licensed IP routing. Specify the appropriate NX-OS entitlement instead of assuming routed features accompany the hardware PID.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N3K-C3548P-XL |  N3K-C3132Q-XL |  N3K-C3432D-S |  N3K-C3172PQ-10GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 467 mm | 505 mm | 18 inches | 432 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 256 MB | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 43.6 mm | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3548P-XL | N3K-C3132Q-XL | N3K-C3432D-S | N3K-C3172PQ-10GE |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 213W | 290W | 250 W | 293W |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1400 Gbps |
| Weight | 7.9 kg. | 9.3 kg | 15 lbs | 8.4 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 19 inches | 439 mm |
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Reviews & Ratings
R
Richard Hall
Reviewed on the 30 May 2021
5
Enhanced memory handled large routing tables easily.
A
Amna Rashid
Reviewed on the 7 November 2021
5
Consistent 10G performance.
T
Tobias Wagner
Reviewed on the 11 November 2018
4
Reliable Nexus XL platform.
J
Jessica Moore
Reviewed on the 6 February 2021
4
Good choice for scalable networks.
S
Shahid Masood
Reviewed on the 14 November 2025
4
Satisfied with capacity.
R
Richard Hall
Reviewed on the 11 December 2023
4
Enhanced memory handled large routing tables easily.
A
Amna Rashid
Reviewed on the 2 June 2018
5
Consistent 10G performance.
T
Tobias Wagner
Reviewed on the 27 May 2021
5
Reliable Nexus XL platform.
J
Jessica Moore
Reviewed on the 23 February 2022
5
Good choice for scalable networks.
S
Shahid Masood
Reviewed on the 21 May 2021
5
Satisfied with capacity.
Questions & Answers
What does the N3K-C3548P-XL part number identify?
N3K-C3548P-XL identifies the Nexus 3548-XL configuration with 48 SFP+ ports. XL distinguishes the enhanced, extended-memory model. Software entitlement is separate from the hardware identity.
How is N3K-C3548P-XL managed?
N3K-C3548P-XL supports console, SSHv2, and Telnet CLI access, SNMP, XML/NETCONF, Python scripting, and Cisco DCNM. In-band and out-of-band management are available.
Is N3K-C3548P-XL end of sale?
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for Nexus 3548-XL. N3K-C3548P-XL remains available. The January 31, 2022 end-of-sale date and January 31, 2027 support deadline apply to discontinued Nexus 3548-X configurations, not their XL replacement.
What conditions and warranties does ORM offer for N3K-C3548P-XL?
N3K-C3548P-XL is offered new sealed or certified refurbished. Cisco's hardware warranty is 1-year limited. ORM offers up to 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units. Returns are 30 days for every condition, terms apply.
Which licensing paths are available for N3K-C3548P-XL?
N3K-C3548P-XL supports NX-OS Essentials and Advantage subscriptions starting at 3 years, plus perpetual NX-OS Advantage. N3K-ES-XF-3Y and N3K-AD-XF-3Y identify minimum subscription options; N3K-AD-XF identifies perpetual Advantage. Legacy feature licenses are discontinued. Certified refurbished hardware does not remove software-entitlement requirements.
Which older switches does N3K-C3548P-XL replace?
N3K-C3548P-XL replaces N3K-C3548P-10GX, N3K-C3548-X-SPL3, N3K-C3548-X-SPL3A, and N3K-C3548P-10GX++. These discontinued Nexus 3548-X configurations ended sale on January 31, 2022, and their Cisco support ends January 31, 2027. Those dates do not establish an end-of-sale date for the XL replacement.
What is the difference between N3K-C3548P-XL and N3K-C3524P-XL?
N3K-C3548P-XL enables 48 SFP+ ports; N3K-C3524P-XL enables 24. The 48-port configuration suits orders requiring more active connections, while the 24-port configuration suits lower enabled-port requirements.
Does Nexus 3548-XL require an uplink module?
Nexus 3548-XL uses fixed 1G/10G SFP+ interfaces rather than a removable uplink module. Uplink connections use those fixed interfaces.
Can Nexus 3548-XL use redundant power?
Nexus 3548-XL supports dual redundant power supplies with AC or DC configurations. Fans and supplies must use a consistent airflow direction.
Can N3K-C3548P-XL perform Layer 3 routing?
N3K-C3548P-XL can route with appropriate software entitlement; default operation is Layer 2. Legacy N3548-BAS1K9 includes OSPFv2 limited to 256 routes, while N3548-LAN1K9 adds advanced routing and requires Base. Both legacy licenses are discontinued; current NX-OS licensing must be specified separately.