Description
Network Scalability and Performance
The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A Cisco Nexus Reverse Airflow 48 Ports Managed Switch is designed for network scalability and high-performance. Here are some key features that contribute to its scalability and performance:
- 48 Ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE: The switch has 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), providing high-speed connectivity for demanding applications and services. This allows for the creation of large, high-performance networks that can support a high number of users and devices.
- Virtualization: The switch supports virtualization technologies such as VXLAN and NVGRE, allowing for the creation of virtual networks within a single physical network. This allows for better network segmentation and increased security, as well as the ability to create multiple virtual networks for different applications or services.
- Layer 3 Switching: The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A switch supports advanced layer 3 routing protocols, such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, allowing for more efficient and flexible network routing. This allows for the creation of large, scalable networks that can support a high number of users and devices.
- Scalability: The switch is designed for scalability and can be easily integrated into existing networks. It supports up to 12,000 MAC addresses and 1,000 VLANs, allowing for the creation of large, scalable networks that can support a high number of users and devices.
- High-Availability: The switch supports high-availability features such as Virtual Port-Channel (vPC) and FabricPath, which allows for the creation of highly available and resilient networks. This ensures that the network remains operational even in the event of a failure.
Key Features and Benefits
The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A Cisco Nexus Reverse Airflow 48 Ports Managed Switch is a high-performance, layer 3 switch designed for enterprise networks. Here are some key features and benefits of this switch:
- Reverse Airflow: The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A switch features reverse airflow, which allows hot air to be exhausted out of the rear of the switch instead of the front. This helps to reduce the temperature inside the switch and increase its overall lifespan.
- High-Speed Performance: With 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and FCoE, this switch is capable of providing high-speed connectivity for demanding applications and services.
- Layer 3 Switching: The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A switch supports advanced layer 3 routing protocols, such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, allowing for more efficient and flexible network routing.
- Virtualization: The switch supports virtualization technologies such as VXLAN and NVGRE, allowing for the creation of virtual networks within a single physical network.
- Scalability: The switch is designed for scalability and can be easily integrated into existing networks. It supports up to 12,000 MAC addresses and 1,000 VLANs.
- Security: The switch has advanced security features such as TrustSec, which allows for the creation of secure virtual networks, and Cisco Identity Services Engine, which provides network access control.
- Easy Management: The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A switch is easy to manage and can be configured and monitored remotely through the Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) or through Cisco Prime.
Power and Energy Efficiency
The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A Cisco Nexus Reverse Airflow 48 Ports Managed Switch is designed to be power and energy efficient. Here are some key features that contribute to its power and energy efficiency:
- Reverse Airflow: The N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A switch features reverse airflow, which allows hot air to be exhausted out of the rear of the switch instead of the front. This helps to reduce the temperature inside the switch and increase its overall lifespan.
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE): The switch supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) which reduces power consumption when the link is idle. This can help to significantly reduce energy consumption in the network.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): The switch supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows devices to be powered through the Ethernet cable. This eliminates the need for additional power supplies and can help to reduce energy consumption in the network.
- EnergyWise: The switch supports EnergyWise, a Cisco feature that allows for the monitoring and management of energy consumption in the network. This allows network administrators to identify and address areas of the network that are consuming excessive amounts of energy.
- Energy Efficient Design: The switch has an energy-efficient design that helps to reduce power consumption and heat generation. This helps to reduce energy costs and prolong the lifespan of the switch.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N3K-C3548P-BA-L3A
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 3000
- Product Model 3548
- Product Name Nexus 3548 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
- Bypass No
- Modular No
- Management Port Yes
- USB Yes
- Stack Port No
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 48
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
- Number of SFP+ Slots 48
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- RMON
- VLAN
- QoS
- DHCP
- MIB II
- CLI
- Telnet
- Syslog
- SNMP v1, v2, and v3
- Memory
- Flash Memory 2 GB
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
