Cisco • SKU N3K-C3524P-10GX
Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX — Nexus 3524-X (N3K-C3524P-10GX)
Cisco Nexus 3524-X (N3K-C3524P-10GX) — 1RU ultra-low-latency Layer 2/3 data-center switch, 24 active 10G SFP+ ports (hardware populated with 48 SFP+ cages, 24 enabled; expandable to 48 via on-demand port license), dual redundant AC/DC PSU, reversible airflow.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco Nexus 3548-X, 3524-X, 3548-XL, 3524-XL Switches Data Sheet (official Cisco collateral page covering this SKU)
What is the Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX?
Cisco Nexus 3524-X (N3K-C3524P-10GX) — 1RU ultra-low-latency Layer 2/3 data-center switch, 24 active 10G SFP+ ports (hardware populated with 48 SFP+ cages, 24 enabled; expandable to 48 via on-demand port license), dual redundant AC/DC PSU, reversible airflow.
TFI supplies the N3K-C3524P-10GX refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 24 active 10G SFP+ ports (chassis has 48 SFP+ cages; 24 enabled, expandable to 48 via on-demand port license) |
|---|---|
| form factor | 1RU rack-mountable (1.7 in H x 18.4 in W x 17.3 in D) |
| layer | Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching |
| latency | Ultra-low latency, under ~200 ns (sub-microsecond), no PHY chips |
| switching capacity | Up to 960 Gbps full chassis (48 ports); ~480 Gbps for the 24 active ports |
| forwarding rate | Up to ~360 Mpps (full 48-port chassis) |
| power supply | Dual redundant, hot-swappable; AC and DC inputs supported |
| airflow | Reversible — forward (port-side exhaust) and reversed airflow options |
| management | 1x RJ45 console, 1x RJ45 GbE management, 2x USB, 1x 1-PPS timing |
| eol status | End-of-Sale (Cisco) — last order date 31 Jan 2022; now refurbished/secondary market |
End-of-life status
The N3K-C3524P-10GX is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the N3K-C3524P-10GX end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished N3K-C3524P-10GX delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX?
- Cisco Nexus 3524-X (N3K-C3524P-10GX) — 1RU ultra-low-latency Layer 2/3 data-center switch, 24 active 10G SFP+ ports (hardware populated with 48 SFP+ cages, 24 enabled; expandable to 48 via on-demand port license), dual redundant AC/DC PSU, reversible airflow.
- Is the N3K-C3524P-10GX still supported?
- The Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- How many ports does the N3K-C3524P-10GX have?
- Port configuration: 24 active 10G SFP+ ports (chassis has 48 SFP+ cages; 24 enabled, expandable to 48 via on-demand port license).
- Can TFI deliver the N3K-C3524P-10GX in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco N3K-C3524P-10GX nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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N3K-C3064PQ-10GX
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Verification sources (7)
- https://www.provantage.com/cisco-systems-n3k-c3524p-10gx~7CSCO48A.htm
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-3000-series-switches/nexus-3524-x-3548-x-eol.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-3548-switch/data_sheet_c78-707001.html
- https://www.router-switch.com/n3k-c3524p-10gx.html
- https://www.networkhardwares.com/products/cisco-n3k-c3524p-10gx-cisco-nexus-3524x-layer-3-switch-n3k-c3524p-10gx
- https://www.networkgenetics.net/cisco-n3k-c3524p-10gx-48x-10gb-sfp-24x-active-back-to-front-airflow-switch/
- https://covenco.com/shop/network-switch-1u/cisco-n3k-c3524p-10gx/
Need pricing on N3K-C3524P-10GX?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.