Cisco N3K-C3524P-10G | Nexus 3500 24-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, Layer 2/3, Ultra-Low Latency

Q: How many ports are active on the N3K-C3524P-10G?
A: The N3K-C3524P-10G ships with 24 active 10G SFP+ ports enabled by default. The hardware contains 48 total SFP+ ports, but a separate license purchased from Cisco is required to enable the remaining 24 ports and convert it to a full 48-port configuration.

Q: What makes this switch suitable for data center deployments?
A: The Nexus 3524 offers ultra-low latency of less than 200 nanoseconds, line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching at 480 Gbps, and contains no PHY chips for reduced latency and power consumption. It supports advanced features like Algo Boost technology, flexible airflow configurations, and redundant power supplies, making it ideal for top-of-rack data center deployments, high-frequency trading, and HPC environments.

Q: Does the N3K-C3524P-10G support Power over Ethernet?
A: No, the N3K-C3524P-10G does not support PoE. This is a pure 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber switch optimized for high-density 10 Gbps uplinks and server connectivity in data center environments.

Q: What is Algo Boost technology on this switch?
A: Algo Boost is Cisco's innovative technology that enables the Nexus 3524 to achieve exceptionally low switching latencies. It offers two modes: normal mode with 250 ns latency paired with higher Layer 2/3 scaling, and warp mode with as low as 190 ns latency for smaller environments. It also includes features like warp SPAN for sub-50 ns data delivery and active buffer monitoring for handling traffic micro-bursts.

Q: What redundancy features does this switch offer?
A: The N3K-C3524P-10G supports redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, allowing field replacement without service interruption. It also supports In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for non-disruptive software updates, and offers both AC and DC power input options with flexible front-to-back or back-to-front airflow configurations.