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Cisco Secure Network Server SNS-3515-K9 V01 Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3, 16GB ram

$1,147.50 (Ex. GST)

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The Cisco SNS-3515-K9 (also known as Cisco Secure Network Server 3515, hardware revision V01) is a 1U rack-mountable appliance purpose-built for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments. It serves as a dedicated physical platform for running Cisco ISE software in medium-to-large-scale enterprise, government, or service provider environments requiring high-performance policy enforcement, RADIUS/TACACS+, profiling, posture assessment, guest access, BYOD, 802.1X, and TrustSec/SGT services.

The SNS-3515-K9 is the mid-range appliance in the Cisco Secure Network Server family (below the high-end SNS-3655/3695 and above the entry-level SNS-3415). It is optimized for ISE 2.0 through ISE 3.x deployments (still supported on current ISE 3.4 as of 2026) and provides dedicated hardware acceleration and reliability for authentication, authorization, accounting (AAA), profiling, and policy services.

Hardware configuration (as shipped):

  • CPU: 1 × Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 (Haswell-EP, 6 cores / 12 threads, 2.4 GHz base, 3.2 GHz turbo, 15 MB L3 cache, 85W TDP)
  • Memory: 16 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM (typically 2 × 8 GB or 4 × 4 GB at 2133 MHz; expandable to 128 GB)
  • Storage: 2 × 600 GB SAS HDDs in RAID-1 (mirrored) for ISE OS and logs; optional SSD upgrades
  • Networking: 4 × 1 GbE RJ-45 onboard + dedicated 1 GbE management port
  • Form Factor: 1U rack server (Cisco-branded rebadged UCS C220 M4 rack server platform)
  • Power: Dual redundant hot-swap 650W Platinum PSUs
  • Management: Cisco IMC (Integrated Management Controller) – dedicated RJ-45 management port with KVM, virtual media, power control

The appliance is pre-installed with Cisco ISE software (customer downloads the ISE ISO and installs it during initial setup). It is fully validated and supported by Cisco TAC for ISE deployments up to 50,000–100,000+ active endpoints (depending on ISE version, deployment type, and feature usage).

Cisco Part Number: SNS-3515-K9

Hardware Revision: V01 (common production revision)

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 (6C/12T, 2.4–3.2 GHz)

Memory: 16 GB DDR4 ECC (expandable to 128 GB)

Storage: 2 × 600 GB SAS HDD (RAID-1 mirrored)

Networking: 4 × 1 GbE RJ-45 + 1 × 1 GbE management

Power Supplies: Dual redundant 650W Platinum hot-swap

Form Factor: 1U rack server

Primary Use: Cisco ISE Policy Administration Node (PAN), Monitoring Node (MnT), Policy Service Node (PSN), or pxGrid node

Supported ISE Versions: ISE 2.0 through current ISE 3.4 (as of 2026)

Status (2025–2026): Legacy / End-of-Sale / End-of-Support – Cisco ended support for SNS-3515 hardware; ISE 3.x still supports it but new deployments recommend newer SNS-3700/3800 series

Market Availability: Refurbished or used pulls from decommissioned ISE deployments

Common Sources: eBay, surplus server resellers (ServerSupply, IT Creations, Vibrant Technologies), Cisco legacy parts brokers

Typical Price Range: $500–$1,500 (refurbished, depending on condition, RAM, and HDD health)

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 (6 cores / 12 threads, 2.4 GHz base, 3.2 GHz turbo, 85W TDP)

Memory Slots: 12 DIMM slots (DDR4-2133 ECC RDIMM)

Maximum Memory: 128 GB (12 × 32 GB)

Storage Bays: 8 × 2.5" hot-swap (factory config: 2 × 600 GB SAS RAID-1)

Onboard RAID: LSI MegaRAID 9271-4i (RAID 0/1/5/10)

Networking: 4 × 1 GbE RJ-45 (Intel i350 controller) + 1 × 1 GbE dedicated management

PCIe Slots: 2 × PCIe 3.0 slots (for optional NICs/HBAs)

Power Supplies: Dual redundant 650W Platinum hot-swap

Cooling: Redundant hot-swap fans (front-to-back airflow)

Management: Cisco IMC (Integrated Management Controller) – KVM, virtual media, SNMP, Redfish API

Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Dimensions: 1U rack – 43.8 cm (W) × 71.0 cm (D) × 4.3 cm (H)

Weight: ≈15–18 kg (fully configured)

SNS-3515-K9 Cisco Secure Network Server SNS-3515-K9 V01 Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3, 16GB ram 2nd:: Alt() Other//

SNS-3515-K9 Cisco Secure Network Server SNS-3515-K9 V01 Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3, 16GB ram 2nd:: Alt() Other//

$1,147.50 (Ex. GST)

$1,147.50 (Ex. GST)

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