The Cisco Nexus® 3000 Series Switches are a comprehensive portfolio of 1, 10, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet switches built from a switch-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture. Introduced in April 2011, this series has established itself as a leader in high frequency trading, high-performance computing, and big data environments by pairing high performance and low latency with innovations in performance visibility, automation, and time synchronization. Layer 3 Switch provides dependable and powerful connectivity for maximum usability Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network Optimize the performance of business networks with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity Twisted Pair media support for efficient and reliable connectivity USB offers a more refined structure and safer to use connectivity