Description
Product Overview of the Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX Nexus 3524-X
The Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX, also known as the Nexus 3524-X, is a high-performance network switch designed to meet the demands of modern data center environments. This switch offers a range of features and capabilities, making it a versatile solution for businesses seeking efficient and reliable networking infrastructure.
- Port Configuration: One of the key attributes of the Cisco Nexus 3524-X is its 24 Ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. These high-speed ports enable the switch to handle substantial data traffic, making it suitable for data-intensive applications and scenarios where low latency is crucial.
- Expansion Slots: In addition to its 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch also features expansion slots. These slots are crucial for extending the capabilities of the switch and integrating additional network modules. The availability of expansion slots enhances the switch’s scalability and adaptability to changing network requirements.
- 10GBase-X Support: The Cisco Nexus 3524-X supports 10GBase-X technology, which is a high-speed data transfer standard. This feature ensures that data transmission occurs at speeds of 10 gigabits per second, making it ideal for high-performance networking tasks.
- Manageability: This switch is highly manageable, allowing network administrators to configure and control it with ease. The management features include remote access, monitoring, and the ability to make real-time adjustments to optimize network performance.
- Layer3 Functionality The Cisco Nexus 3524-X is a Layer3 switch, which means it can operate at the network layer of the OSI model. This capability enables it to route and forward data based on IP addresses, making it suitable for routing and advanced network functions.
- Rack Mountable: The switch is designed to be rack-mounted, which is a common installation method in data centers. Rack mounting allows for efficient use of space and easy access for maintenance and upgrades.
- 1U Form Factor: The Cisco Nexus 3524-X has a compact 1U form factor. This slim profile ensures that it takes up minimal rack space while delivering high performance, making it an excellent choice for organizations with limited space in their data centers.
- Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) Slots: The switch features 24x Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) slots. These slots are essential for connecting various network components, including fiber optic cables and transceivers. SFP+ slots provide flexibility in terms of network connectivity.
- Managed Switch: Being a managed switch, the Cisco Nexus 3524-X offers advanced network management capabilities. It enables network administrators to configure and monitor the switch, allocate resources, and implement security policies, ensuring optimal network performance and security.
Advanced Security Features and Services
- The N3K-C3524P-10GX Cisco Nexus 3524-X switch provides advanced security features and services that help protect the network from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.
- The switch supports Access Control Lists (ACLs) which can be used to restrict access to specific parts of the network. This feature allows network administrators to create granular security policies that control who has access to specific parts of the network and what they are allowed to do.
- The switch also supports Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) which provide identity-based security policies for endpoint devices. This feature allows network administrators to create security policies based on the identity of the user or device, rather than their IP address, providing a more secure and flexible security solution.
- The switch also supports Cisco TrustSec which provides identity-based security for the entire network. This feature allows network administrators to create security policies that are based on the identity of the user or device, and enforce them throughout the network, providing end-to-end security.
- The switch also supports Cisco Security Group Access (SGA) which allows you to create security groups based on the identity of the user or device and apply security policies to them. This feature allows network administrators to create more granular security policies that are based on the identity of the user or device, providing a more secure and flexible security solution.
Features and Specifications
The N3K-C3524P-10GX Cisco Nexus 3524-X switch is a high-performance, manageable Layer 3 switch that is designed for data center environments. It offers a range of features and specifications that make it well-suited for this type of environment.
- 24 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IPv4 and IPv6)
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) support
- Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
- Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) support
- Class of Service (CoS) and Multi-Field Classifier (MFC) for QoS
- Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)
- Quality of Service groups (QoS groups)
- Trust boundaries
- Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS)
- Cisco TrustSec for end-to-end security
- Cisco Security Group Access (SGA)
- Cisco Trust Anchor and Cisco Secure Boot for software authenticity and security
- Cisco’s NX-OS operating system for network management and automation
- Support for programmability, telemetry and automation through APIs and open-source tools
- Support for virtualization and cloud-based environments through features such as VXLAN and ACI
- Hitless failover, stateful switchover and non-stop forwarding for high availability
- Power supply options: internal or external power supply
- Compatible with other Cisco Nexus family of switches
These features and specifications make the N3K-C3524P-10GX Cisco Nexus 3524-X switch an excellent option for data center environments that require high-speed, low-latency connectivity, advanced routing capabilities, Quality of Service and advanced security features.
Management and Monitoring Options
- The N3K-C3524P-10GX Cisco Nexus 3524-X switch provides a range of management and monitoring options that allow network administrators to easily monitor, configure and troubleshoot the switch.
- The switch supports Cisco’s NX-OS operating system, which provides a rich set of features for network management and automation. This includes support for programmability, telemetry and automation through APIs and open-source tools.
- The switch also supports Cisco’s CLI (Command Line Interface) which allows network administrators to configure, monitor and troubleshoot the switch using a command-line interface. The switch also supports a web-based management interface, which allows network administrators to easily manage and monitor the switch through a web browser.
- The switch also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) which allows network administrators to manage and monitor the switch using SNMP-based management tools. This feature allows network administrators to monitor the switch’s performance and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Additionally, the switch supports Syslog which allows network administrators to monitor the switch’s logs and events. This feature allows network administrators to troubleshoot issues and monitor the switch’s performance.
General Information about this Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number or SKU# N3K-C3524P-10GX
- Product Type: 24 Ports Switch
- Product Name: Managed Switch
Performance of 24 Ports Switch
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 24
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 24
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots 24
- Layer Supported 3
Interfaces/Ports for Ethernet Switch
- Uplink Port No
- Modular Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Product Power of Layer 3 Switch
- Power Device : Internal power supply – hot-plug
- Installed Qty : 2
- Max Supported Qty : 2
- Power Redundancy : Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme : 1+1
- Power Provided : 400 Watt
- Voltage Required : AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Features
- Flow control, NAT support, BOOTP support, ARP support, trunking, VLAN support, Syslog support,
- Broadcast Storm Control, Multicast Storm Control, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support,
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support,
- Access Control List (ACL) support, EIGRP Stub Routing, STP Root Guard, Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD),
- Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVRST+), DHCP relay, NTP time synchronization, STP PortFast,
- Class of Service (CoS), Precision Time Protocol (PTP), 18MB packet buffer
Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x,
- IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP),
- IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 1588-2008
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature : 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature : 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating : 10 – 85% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature : -40 °F
- Max Storage Temperature : 158 °F
- Humidity Range Storage : 5 – 95% (non-condensing)
