Is the Cisco Nexus 3548 end of life?

Cisco ended the sale of the Cisco Nexus 3548 on October 7, 2016. Its support ended on October 31, 2021. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.

What does Cisco name as the replacement for the Cisco Nexus 3548?

Cisco's notice names N3K-C3548P-10GX.

N3K-C3548P-10G Cisco Switch, Refurbished, 48x 1/10GbE SFP+

Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: N3K-C3548P-10G has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on the warranty page and the refund policy.
Availability: In stock

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The Cisco N3K-C3548P-10G is a switch from the Cisco N3K-C3548P family with 48 ports of 1/10GbE SFP+. This unit is refurbished (used): inspected, powered on and functionally tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. One switch per order, with a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match.

Maker description: Nexus 3548, 48 SFP+ ports
HOW IT DIFFERS: N3K-C3548P-10G is the original Nexus 3548 with 48 SFP+ ports, 4 GB system memory, 2 GB boot flash and two 10/100/1000 management ports, drawing 152 W typical and 265 W maximum. Its sister N3K-C3548P-10GX is the Nexus 3548-X, the enhanced model Cisco names as its replacement: same 48 SFP+ ports and 960 Gbps, with 4 GB boot flash, one management port and 112 W typical, 213 W maximum.
End of sale: October 7, 2016 Cisco notice

Model: N3K-C3548P-10G
Network Ports: 48 × 1/10GbE
Connectors: SFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Cisco
Family	N3K-C3548P
Management ports	Two 10/100/1000 Mbps management ports
Rack units	1U
Power input	AC/DC
Throughput	960 Gbps switching capacity, ultra-low latency (no PHY chips)
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.3 x 18.38 in. (4.36 x 43.9 x 46.7 cm)
Weight	17.4 lb (7.9 kg)
Power draw (typical)	152 W
Power draw (maximum)	265 W
Memory (DRAM)	4 GB
Flash storage	2 GB boot flash
Packet buffer	18 MB total (6 MB shared among 16 ports)
End of support	October 31, 2021
Replacement model	N3K-C3548P-10GX

Cisco datasheet

Testing process

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Cisco Nexus 3548	2016-04-08	2016-10-07	2021-10-31	N3K-C3548P-10GX	Cisco notice

Questions and answers

Is the Cisco Nexus 3548 end of life?: Cisco ended the sale of the Cisco Nexus 3548 on October 7, 2016. Its support ended on October 31, 2021. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.
What does Cisco name as the replacement for the Cisco Nexus 3548?: Cisco's notice names N3K-C3548P-10GX.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Cisco N3K-C3548P-10G. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Refurbished, Tested & Guaranteed N3K-C3548P-10G was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on the testing process.