Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N3K-C3172PQ-10GE | Part #: N3K-C3172PQ-10GE | MPN: N3K-C3172PQ-10GE
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About the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor, 10GbE interface. The Cisco Nexus 3172PQ (N3K-C3172PQ-10GE) is a high-density, low-latency 1RU fixed-configuration data center switch designed for top-of-rack and end-of-row deployments in modern enterprise and cloud-scale environments. The switch delivers 48 wire-speed SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports alongside 6 QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, yielding a total switching capacity of 1.44 Tbps with a forwarding rate of approximately 1.0 Bpps. Built on Cisco's Nexus Operating System (NX-O Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N3K-C3172PQ-10GE |
| Part Number | N3K-C3172PQ-10GE |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 3000 |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration |
| 10GbE SFP+ Ports | 48 |
| 40GbE QSFP+ Uplink Ports | 6 |
| Total Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.0 Bpps |
| Switching Mode | Store-and-forward and cut-through |
| Latency (cut-through) | Sub-microsecond |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, 802.1Q trunking, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, vPC (Virtual Port Channel) |
| Layer 3 Features | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, ECMP, VXLAN routing |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band RJ-45 management port, RS-232 console port |
| Traffic Monitoring | SPAN, ERSPAN, sFlow, NetFlow |
| Power Supplies | Redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Fans | Hot-swappable redundant fan modules |
| Airflow Options | Port-side exhaust (front-to-back) and port-side intake (back-to-front) |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s |
| ACI Compatibility | Supported as ACI leaf node |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.