N3K-C3064-T-BA-L3 Cisco Nexus 3064-T 48-port 10GBase-T LAN Bundle (Reverse Airflow)
N3K-C3064-T-BA-L3 Cisco Nexus 3064-T 48-Port 10GBase-T LAN Bundle (Reverse Airflow)
High-Performance 10GBase-T Switch with L3 Capabilities and Reverse Airflow for Data Centers
The Cisco Nexus 3064-T Top-of-Rack Switch (N3K-C3064-T-BA-L3) is a high-density, ultra-low-latency data center switch engineered for performance-critical Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments. Designed for modern enterprise and cloud data centers, this switch delivers exceptional throughput, low latency, and flexible copper-based connectivity for server-intensive environments.
Equipped with 48 × 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports and 4 × 10/40G QSFP+ uplinks, the Cisco Nexus 3064-T enables seamless high-speed connectivity between servers and aggregation or spine layers. Support for auto-negotiation at 1G and 10G allows smooth migration from legacy infrastructure to high-performance 10G networks.
With a switching capacity of up to 1.28 Tbps, a forwarding rate of 950 Mpps, and latency as low as 3.2 microseconds, the Nexus 3064-T is ideal for latency-sensitive workloads such as virtualization, high-performance computing (HPC), financial trading platforms, and cloud applications.
Running Cisco NX-OS and shipped with a LAN Base license, the switch supports robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, multicast routing, VLANs, and private VLANs. Advanced security features such as ACLs, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), DHCP snooping, and IGMP filtering help safeguard the data center network, while comprehensive QoS ensures predictable application performance.
Designed for operational efficiency, the reverse airflow (port-side exhaust) supports hot aisle/cold aisle data center designs. Dual hot-swappable power supplies and redundant fan modules provide high availability, while integration with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and Cisco Smart Licensing simplifies lifecycle management. The switch also supports Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders, enabling scalable, unified fabric architectures.
Product Specifications – Cisco Nexus 3064-T Top-of-Rack Switch (N3K-C3064-T-BA-L3)
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| Category | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 3064-T |
| Model Number | N3K-C3064-T-BA-L3 |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series |
| Product Type | Top-of-Rack (ToR) Data Center Switch |
| License Included | LAN Base (Layer 2 & Layer 3 Enabled) |
| Airflow Direction | Reverse Airflow (Port-Side Exhaust) |
| Form Factor | Fixed Configuration, Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Height | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| Target Deployment | High-Performance Data Center, ToR Switching |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Speed Support | 1G / 10G Auto-Negotiation on RJ-45 Ports |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 10G / 40G QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.28 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 950 Million Packets per Second (Mpps) |
| Latency | As Low as 3.2 Microseconds |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 Entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4,096 VLANs |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported up to 9,216 Bytes |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, Private VLAN, STP, RSTP, MST |
| Layer 3 Features | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, PIM |
| Gateway Redundancy | HSRP, VRRP |
| Multicast Support | PIM, IGMP Snooping / Filtering |
| QoS Capabilities | L2–L4 Classification, Marking, Policing, Queuing |
| Security Features | ACLs, CoPP, DHCP Snooping |
| Management Platforms | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
| Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing |
| Fabric Integration | Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders |
| Power Supplies | Dual Redundant, Hot-Swappable |
| Fan Modules | Redundant, Field-Replaceable |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~230 W |
| Cooling Design | Redundant Fans, Hot Aisle / Cold Aisle Optimized |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.75 × 17.3 × 20.1 in (4.4 × 43.9 × 51.0 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Class A, EN55022, VCCI, ICES |
| Safety Certifications | UL, CSA, CE |
| High Availability | Redundant Power & Cooling |
| Use Case – Data Center | Low-Latency ToR Switching |
| Use Case – Servers | 10GBASE-T Server Connectivity |
| Use Case – Fabric | Leaf Node in Spine-Leaf Architecture |
| Package Contents | Switch Unit, Power Supplies, Fan Modules (as ordered) |
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FAQs for N3K-C3064-T-BA-L3:
Is this model suited for spine or leaf deployment?
It is best used as a leaf switch in spine-leaf topologies.
Does it support 1G connections on RJ-45 ports?
Yes, all 10GBase-T ports are backward compatible with 1G speeds.
Can I use breakout cables on the QSFP+ uplinks?
Yes, each QSFP+ port can break out into 4x10G using a supported breakout cable.
Does it support L3 features like OSPF and BGP?
Yes, with the LAN Base license, Layer 3 routing protocols are supported.
What type of airflow is used?
This is the "BA" model, which has reverse airflow (port-side exhaust to fan-side intake).
