C3KX-SM-10G | Cisco SFP+ Switch Module

Description 

The Cisco C3KX-SM-10G is a 10 Gigabit SFP+ service module designed for Cisco Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Series switches

Technical Specifications 

Information About C3KX-SM-10G

The Cisco C3KX-SM-10G is a 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ service module designed for Cisco Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Series switches. This high-performance expansion module not only adds 2 SFP+ uplink ports, but also provides advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, enabling greater flexibility, scalability, and performance in enterprise networks.

Key Features:

• 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports:
  Provides high-speed uplink or stacking connections using fiber-optic transceivers.

• Advanced Layer 3 Routing Capabilities:
  Supports dynamic routing protocols including:

  • OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

  • EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)

  • BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

  • PBR (Policy-Based Routing)

  • IPv6 Routing

• Enhances Switch Functionality:
  Offloads CPU routing tasks from the main switch chassis, improving overall performance.

• Investment Protection:
  Enables 10G capability on compatible switches without replacing the entire switch.

• StackWise+ Compatibility:
  Works with StackWise+ technology for unified management and seamless stack-level routing.

• Port Type: 2 x 10G SFP+ (fiber)

• Form Factor: Plug-in module for Catalyst 3750-X / 3560-X

• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 10 Gbps per port

• Supported Transceivers: Cisco SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, SFP-10G-ER, and others

• Management & Protocol Support:

  • Static and dynamic routing

  • IPv4 and IPv6

  • VRF-Lite

  • HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

  • SNMP, CLI, and Cisco Prime support

• Form Factor: Internal service module

• Power Draw: Minimal (powered via host switch)

• Enterprises needing 10G uplinks for high-performance core or distribution connections

• Layer 3 routing at the aggregation or access layer

• Network upgrades requiring enhanced routing without complete hardware replacement