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Cisco cisco Nexus 3000 Nexus 3524-X1U fixed switch24 ports480 Gbps

The Cisco Nexus 3524-X is an ultra-low-latency 1U financial trading switch featuring 24 active 1G/10G SFP+ ports (software-upgradable to 48 ports) with Cisco Algo Boost technology. Delivering sub-250 nanosecond cut-through latency, nanosecond-precise packet timestamping, and line-rate hardware NAT, the 3524-X is tailored for latency-sensitive market participants requiring cost-effective trade execution.

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Specifications

Brandcisco
FamilyNexus 3000
Form factor1U fixed switch
ReleasedJun 2014
End of saleJul 2021
End of supportJul 2026
Ports24 active 1G/10GbE SFP+ ports (expandable to 48 ports via license key)
Switching capacity480 Gbps (expandable to 960 Gbps)
LatencySub-250 nanosecond latency in Warp Mode
FeaturesAlgo Boost ASIC, Warp SPAN, IEEE 1588 PTP, hardware line-rate NAT

Generations

Works together

How the cisco Nexus 3000 Nexus 3524-X connects to servers, storage and the network: 3 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetFile storage (NFS and SMB)Hyperconverged cluster

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.

Servers

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

File storage (NFS and SMB)

Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.

Servers

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Hyperconverged cluster

Plan at least two 25GbE ports per node to two switches; all-NVMe clusters often move to 100GbE.

HCI nodes

Adapters for the server

Optics

Hyperconverged cluster: how it fits together

Plan and size it

Check compatibility with Cisco

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the cisco Nexus 3000 Nexus 3524-X.

Equivalent models from other brands

FAQ

How can the 3524-X be upgraded to 48 ports?

Applying an electronic software license key activates the remaining 24 physical ports without hardware replacement.

Does the 3524-X support standard NX-OS features?

Yes, it supports standard Cisco NX-OS routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and PIM multicast alongside financial optimizations.

Buying or selling Nexus 3524-X?

New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.

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