Cisco N3K-C3524P-XL 24-Port 10Gb SFP+ Nexus Data Center Switch

• Data center server aggregation for 1Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet workloads
• Virtualization clusters requiring high-density SFP+ connectivity
• Private cloud infrastructure and enterprise compute networks
• Storage networking environments using compatible Ethernet-based connectivity
• High-performance application and database server interconnects
• Financial and trading environments requiring latency-sensitive networking
• Enterprise data center leaf or access-layer deployments
• Cloud infrastructure modernization and network consolidation projects
• Network refresh programs replacing legacy 10Gb switching platforms
• Scalable deployments requiring an initial 24-port footprint with expansion to 48 ports

• 24 fixed SFP+ ports supporting 1Gbps or 10Gbps connectivity
• Port capacity expandable to 48 ports with the applicable license
• 480Gbps switching capacity for high-throughput data center traffic
• 360 Mpps forwarding performance
• Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic throughput
• Configurable MTU up to 9216 bytes for jumbo-frame workloads
• 16GB system memory on the 3524-XL platform
• 16GB bootflash memory for the XL model
• Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies
• Four individual redundant hot-swappable fans
• Port-side exhaust and port-side intake airflow options
• 1RU rack-mountable form factor for efficient data center deployment
• Cisco NX-OS operating system with enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities
• Support for enterprise routing, ACL, QoS and network-management functions
• Designed for scalable data center infrastructure and lifecycle modernization 

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: N3K-C3524P-XL
• Product Family: Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
• Model: Nexus 3524-XL
• Device Type: Managed Data Center Switch
• Port Type: SFP+
• Fixed Ports: 24
• Port Speed: 1Gbps / 10Gbps
• Maximum Port Capacity: 48 ports with applicable license
• Switching Capacity: 480Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 360 Mpps
• Traffic Performance: Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3
• Maximum MTU: 9216 bytes
• System Memory: 16GB
• Bootflash Memory: 16GB
• Power Supplies: 2 redundant hot-swappable power supplies
• Fans: 4 redundant hot-swappable fans
• Management Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps
• Console Port: 1 x RS-232 serial
• USB Ports: 2
• Form Factor: 1RU
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 18.38 in.
• Weight: 17.4 lb
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% noncondensing
• Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
• Typical Operating Power: 102W
• Maximum Power: 193W
• Airflow: Port-side exhaust or port-side intake

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco N3K-C3524P-XL when they need dense 1/10Gbps SFP+ connectivity in a compact data center platform without immediately committing to a 48-port chassis. Its 480Gbps switching capacity, 360 Mpps forwarding rate and line-rate Layer 2/Layer 3 operation make it well suited to virtualization, cloud, server and storage infrastructure where predictable throughput matters. The 24-port base configuration can be expanded to 48 ports with the applicable license, providing procurement flexibility as connectivity requirements grow. The XL version also brings 16GB system memory and 16GB bootflash, alongside redundant hot-swappable power and fan infrastructure. For buyers replacing earlier Nexus 3524-X hardware, Cisco identifies the N3K-C3524P-XL as a replacement platform, making it relevant to structured upgrade and lifecycle programs.