N3K-C3172TQ-10GT - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switch

Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Nexus 3172TQ-10GT 10GBASE-T Data Center Switch

Model: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
Brand: Cisco
Series: Nexus 3100 Series
Form Factor: 1RU Rack-mountable
Condition: New / Original / Used / Refurbished (select as needed)

Key Technical Specifications

• Port Configuration:

  • 48 × 1/10GBASE-T (RJ-45) ports

  • 6 × 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports

  • Supports 4x10G breakout from each QSFP+ (up to 24 additional 10G ports)

• Performance:

  • Switching Capacity: Up to 1.44 Tbps

  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.07 billion packets per second (Bpps)

  • Latency: ~1 microsecond (varies with configuration)

• System Resources:

  • CPU: Dual-core 2.5 GHz x86

  • Memory: 8 GB DRAM

  • Flash Storage: 16 GB

  • Packet Buffer: 12 MB shared buffer

• Redundancy & Cooling:

  • Dual hot-swappable, redundant power supplies

  • N+1 hot-swappable redundant fans

  • Airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front (choose by SKU)

• Software Features:

  • Runs on Cisco NX-OS

  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching

  • VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS (license required)

  • Advanced QoS, ACLs, and traffic monitoring

  • PTP (Precision Time Protocol) support

• Reliability & Uptime:

  • Designed for high-availability data center environments

  • Continuous operation with in-service software upgrades (ISSU)

Typical Use Cases

• Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployment in high-density data centers

• Cloud infrastructure and virtualized environments

• High-performance computing (HPC) networks

• Migration from 1G to 10G copper Ethernet

Packaging & Shipping

• Cisco original box (sealed or open-box, based on availability)

• Accessories: Power supplies, fans, rack ears (confirm before shipping)

• Worldwide delivery with secure packaging

• Lead time: 1–3 working days (depends on stock)

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