N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Cisco Nexus 3172T 48 x 1/10GBase-T and 6 QSFP+ ports
Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Nexus 3172T 48-Port 10GBASE-T Switch with 6 QSFP+ Ports
Enterprise Cisco Nexus 3172T Data Center Switch with 48 10GBASE-T Ports and 40G QSFP+ Uplinks
The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Nexus 3172TQ Data Center Switch is a high-density Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch designed for Top-of-Rack (ToR), enterprise data center, cloud, and virtualization deployments. It features 48 × 100M/1G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports for flexible copper connectivity and 6 × QSFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks, enabling organizations to connect servers and network devices using existing structured cabling while supporting high-bandwidth aggregation. With up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity and approximately 1.07 Bpps forwarding performance, it delivers low-latency, non-blocking Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the N3K-C3172TQ-10GT supports advanced data center networking technologies including VXLAN, VXLAN EVPN, vPC, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, VLANs, multicast, hardware-based ACLs, and advanced QoS. Network automation and monitoring are supported through NX-API, Python programmability, CLI, SNMP, and streaming telemetry, providing the flexibility required for modern software-defined data center environments.
Built for high availability, the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT features redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling modules within a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. It is an excellent solution for enterprise data centers, Top-of-Rack deployments, cloud infrastructure, private clouds, server aggregation, storage networking, virtualization platforms, and high-performance Ethernet networks requiring scalable copper connectivity and reliable high-speed uplinks.
Product Specifications – Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Nexus 3172TQ 48-Port 10GBASE-T and 6-Port 40G QSFP+ Data Center Switch
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Nexus 3172TQ 48-Port 10GBASE-T and 6-Port 40G QSFP+ Data Center Switch |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | N3K-C3172TQ-10GT |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series |
| Product Type | Fixed Data Center Switch |
| Port Configuration | 48 × 100M/1G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 Ports + 6 × QSFP+ Ports |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 100M/1G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × QSFP+ |
| Downlink Speeds | 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 10 Gbps |
| QSFP+ Speeds | 40 Gbps; additional breakout speeds supported depending on optics and configuration |
| Total Ports | 54 Physical Ports |
| Interface Type | RJ-45 Copper and QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1.07 Bpps |
| Switching Architecture | Cisco Nexus Low-Latency Data Center Architecture |
| Switching | Non-Blocking, Wire-Speed Switching |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| VXLAN | Supported |
| VXLAN EVPN | Supported on Compatible NX-OS Releases |
| Virtual PortChannel (vPC) | Supported |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS and Static Routing |
| Multicast | IPv4 and IPv6 Multicast |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Advanced Hardware-Based QoS |
| Access Control Lists | Hardware-Based ACL Processing |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported |
| Network Automation | NX-API, Python and Programmability |
| Telemetry | Streaming Telemetry |
| Management | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP, NX-API and Data Center Management Platforms |
| Top-of-Rack | Designed for ToR Data Center Deployments |
| Power Supplies | 2 × Hot-Swappable Power Supply Modules |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 Redundant Configuration |
| Cooling | Hot-Swappable Fan Modules |
| Fan Redundancy | N+1 Redundant Cooling |
| Airflow | Configurable Airflow Options |
| High Availability | Redundant Power and Cooling |
| Hot-Swappable Components | Power Supplies and Fan Modules |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Height | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| Cabling | Supports Existing Copper Structured Cabling for 10GBASE-T |
| Deployment | Enterprise Data Centers, Cloud and Virtualized Infrastructure |
| Application | Top-of-Rack Switching, Server Access, Aggregation and Leaf-Spine Networking |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, Top-of-Rack Deployments, Server Aggregation, Storage Networking, Virtualization, Private Cloud, High-Speed Ethernet Networks |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT?
The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT is a Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Top-of-Rack switch featuring 48 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports for high-performance enterprise and cloud networking.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT?
This switch is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, colocation facilities, and IT teams requiring high-density 10 Gigabit copper connectivity with scalable 40 Gigabit uplinks for modern data centers.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT provides enterprise-grade Cisco performance, advanced NX-OS features, and reliable data center networking at a significantly lower cost than purchasing new hardware.
Q4. Does the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT support 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks?
Yes. The switch includes six QSFP+ ports that support native 40 Gigabit Ethernet or breakout connectivity for multiple 10 Gigabit Ethernet links, offering flexible network expansion.
Q5. Which networking features are supported by the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT?
The switch supports advanced networking capabilities including Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, VXLAN, vPC, QoS, network automation, and Cisco NX-OS for enterprise, cloud, and virtualization environments.
