Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N3K-C3172TQ-10GT | Part #: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT | MPN: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
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About the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172TQ-10GT delivers enterprise-grade switching throughput with a total switching capacity of 1.44 Tbps and forwarding rate of 1071 Mpps, engineered to handle data center traffic at wire speed. This 1RU fixed-configuration switch combines 48 ports of 1/10GBASE-T copper connectivity with 6 uplink ports of 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+), making it an ideal choice for network engineers and IT architects seeking dense, high-performance access and aggregation layer switching in mission-critical environments.
Built on the Cisco NX-OS operating system, the N3K-C3172TQ-10GT supports comprehensive Layer 2 switching features including IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP (802.3ad), LLDP, and Data Center Bridging (DCB), alongside advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, and PIM. The switch integrates overlay networking capabilities with VXLAN bridging and routing, while precision time synchronization via IEEE 1588v2 PTP ensures sub-microsecond accuracy across distributed infrastructure. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, combined with hitless software upgrades (ISSU) and support for Cisco DCNM and Cisco Nexus Dashboard management platforms, guarantee continuous availability and seamless operational flexibility in demanding data center deployments.
Key Specifications
- Part Number: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
- Form Factor: 1RU fixed-configuration
- Copper Ports: 48 x 1/10GBASE-T (RJ-45)
- Uplink Ports: 6 x 40GbE QSFP+
- Total Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: 1071 Mpps
- Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
- Management Compatibility: Cisco DCNM, Cisco Nexus Dashboard
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N3K-C3172TQ-10GT |
| Part Number | N3K-C3172TQ-10GT |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 3000 |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration |
| 10GBASE-T Copper Ports | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T (RJ-45) |
| 40 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports | 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Total Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1071 Mpps |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP (802.3ad), LLDP, DCB |
| Layer 3 Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, PIM, static routing |
| Overlay Networking | VXLAN bridging and routing |
| Management Interfaces | Console (RJ-45), out-of-band management (RJ-45 Ethernet), USB |
| Timing Support | IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Fan Modules | Hot-swappable front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Management Software Compatibility | Cisco DCNM, Cisco Nexus Dashboard |
| High Availability Features | Redundant power supplies, redundant fans, hitless software upgrades (ISSU) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172TQ-10GT 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-C3172TQ-10GT Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3172TQ-10GT 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.