Welcome to the Cisco Nexus 3550-F Fusion Documentation

These user pages describe how to set up and use the Cisco Nexus 3550-F Fusion (formerly ExaLINK Fusion) hardware and software, aimed at users and system administrators responsible for installing and operating the Fusion.

For a quick introduction to the Nexus 3550-F architecture, basic management and configuration of the device, click the link below.

Nexus 3550-F Introduction

NoteThis video was made prior to the acquisition of Exablaze by Cisco. The video describes the basic principles of operation and configuration of ExaLINK Fusion series, which is the former name of the Cisco Nexus 3550-F Fusion series. The product description presented in the video is still valid for the Cisco Nexus 3550-F Fusion series.

NoteAt Cisco, we are always making improvements to the features and performance of our products. The latencies quoted in the video are not always up-to-date. Contact your Cisco sales representative for up to date latency numbers.

The Cisco Nexus 3550-F Programmable Layer 2 Application Platform (N35-FS-48X) and Cisco Nexus 3550-F L1 (N35-F-48X) switches are identical hardware products, and can be converted to each other by using the correct license. To upgrade the license in your switch, refer the "License Settings" section of this document.

For more details about the switches, see the following datasheets:

-Cisco Nexus 3550-F Programmable Layer 2 Application Platform

-Cisco Nexus 3550-F Modular L1 Matrix Switch