Cisco N3K-C3048-FA-L3

The Cisco N3K-C3048-FA-L3 is a network switch model from Cisco's Nexus 3000 series. It is a fixed-configuration switch designed for data center deployments. The "N3K" in the model number indicates that it belongs to the Nexus 3000 series, while "C3048" refers to the specific model within that series. The N3K-C3048-FA-L3 switch offers 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity, making it suitable for high-performance networking requirements. The "FA" in the model number stands for "forwarding ASIC," indicating that it utilizes an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) for efficient packet forwarding. The "L3" in the model number signifies that the switch supports Layer 3 functionality, including routing capabilities. This allows the switch to perform advanced routing tasks, such as inter-VLAN routing and dynamic routing protocols like OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol). Overall, the Cisco N3K-C3048-FA-L3 switch is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency networking for data center environments, with advanced Layer 3 capabilities for efficient routing.