N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus 3172P 48 x SFP+ and 6 QSFP+ ports
Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Nexus 3172PQ 48-Port SFP+ Switch with 6 QSFP+ Ports
Enterprise Cisco Nexus 3172PQ Data Center Switch with 48 SFP+ Ports and 6 QSFP+ Uplinks
The Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Nexus 3172PQ Data Center Switch is a high-performance Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch designed for Top-of-Rack (ToR), cloud, virtualization, and enterprise data center deployments. It features 48 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and 6 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, providing high-density server connectivity and high-speed aggregation. With up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity and approximately 1.07 Bpps forwarding performance, the switch delivers low-latency, non-blocking, wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching for demanding workloads.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the N3K-C3172PQ-10GE supports advanced data center technologies including VXLAN, VXLAN EVPN, vPC, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, VLANs, multicast, hardware-based ACLs, and advanced QoS. Its programmability and automation capabilities, including NX-API, Python, CLI, SNMP, and streaming telemetry, simplify network management and enable integration with modern software-defined data center environments.
Designed for continuous data center operation, the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE incorporates redundant hot-swappable power supplies, hot-swappable fan modules, and flexible airflow configurations in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. It is an ideal solution for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, Top-of-Rack deployments, server aggregation, storage networking, virtualization platforms, private clouds, and high-speed network backbones.
Product Specifications – Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Nexus 3172PQ 48-Port 1/10G SFP+ and 6-Port 40G QSFP+ Data Center Switch
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Nexus 3172PQ 48-Port 1/10G SFP+ and 6-Port 40G QSFP+ Data Center Switch |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | N3K-C3172PQ-10GE |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series |
| Product Type | Fixed Data Center Switch |
| Port Configuration | 48 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports + 6 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Ports |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 1/10G SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40G QSFP+ |
| Total Ports | 54 Ethernet Ports |
| Port Speeds | 1/10GbE and 40GbE |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1.07 Bpps |
| 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 Telemetry | Streaming Telemetry |
| Automation | NX-API, Python and Network Programmability |
| 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 | Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front Options, Configuration Dependent |
| 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) |
| Installation | Fixed Data Center Switch |
| 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 Ecosystem |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, Top-of-Rack Deployments, Server Aggregation, Storage Networking, Virtualization, High-Speed Network Backbones |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE?
The Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE is a Cisco Nexus 3000 Series data center switch featuring 48 SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports, designed for high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking in enterprise and cloud environments.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE?
This switch is ideal for enterprises, cloud service providers, colocation facilities, and organizations deploying virtualization platforms, storage networks, and scalable data center infrastructures.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE offers enterprise-class performance, Cisco NX-OS capabilities, and reliable data center networking at a significantly lower cost than new hardware.
Q4. Does the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE support 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks?
Yes. The switch includes six QSFP+ ports that support native 40 Gigabit Ethernet or breakout connectivity for four 10 Gigabit Ethernet links per port.
Q5. Which networking features are supported by the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE?
The switch supports advanced networking features including Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, VXLAN, vPC, QoS, multicast routing, automation, and Cisco NX-OS for modern enterprise and cloud networking.
