Cisco Nexus NXN-K3P-8X QSFP28 SmartNIC | 10GbE, PTP, FPGA — NXN-K3P-8X=

Keep latency-sensitive traffic moving with the Cisco Nexus NXN-K3P-8X QSFP28 SmartNIC. Built around the K3P-Q FPGA architecture, it delivers ultra-low 596 ns latency for environments where every microsecond affects application behavior, synchronization, and packet processing. Dual QSFP28 interfaces provide high-speed fiber connectivity, while built-in timestamping with 4 ns resolution supports precise measurement and time alignment across distributed systems. This adapter is a strong fit for infrastructure teams that need more than standard throughput. Its 10GbE support and PTP capability make it well suited for trading, telemetry, industrial control, and other workloads that depend on accurate timing and consistent network response. The FPGA-based design helps offload specialized processing closer to the wire, reducing pressure on host resources and improving determinism. For organizations standardizing on Cisco Nexus infrastructure, this model offers a focused path to tighter timing control and lower network delay without adding unnecessary complexity. A 1-year warranty rounds out the package for production deployments that demand confidence from day one. Ideal For Time-synchronized trading and market data environments Precision telemetry and measurement networks Industrial systems requiring deterministic packet timing Cisco Nexus deployments needing low-latency SmartNIC acceleration Why This Product 1 Lower latency than standard Ethernet adapters with 596 ns response time 2 Adds 4 ns timestamping for tighter synchronization than general-purpose NICs 3 Uses FPGA-based processing for specialized workloads 4 Provides dual QSFP28 connectivity for high-speed fiber deployments