Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL Nexus N3K 48-Port 10GB SFP+ 4 QSFP+ Layer 3

Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL Nexus N3K 48-Port 10GB SFP+ 4 QSFP+ Layer 3
Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL Nexus N3K 48-Port 10GB SFP+ 4 QSFP+ Layer 3
The Cisco Nexus N3K-48-Port 10GB SFP+ 4 QSFP+ Layer 3 switch (model N3K-C3172PQ-XL) delivers high-density, low-latency connectivity for modern data centers and campus networks. Designed for the most demanding environments, this chassis combines a ric... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Model or Part: N3K-C3172PQ-XL
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The Cisco Nexus N3K-48-Port 10GB SFP+ 4 QSFP+ Layer 3 switch (model N3K-C3172PQ-XL) delivers high-density, low-latency connectivity for modern data centers and campus networks. Designed for the most demanding environments, this chassis combines a rich set of Layer 3 routing capabilities with flexible uplink options to support both east-west traffic within the fabric and north-south traffic to aggregation or core layers.

Key Features

  • 48 dedicated 10Gb SFP+ ports for high-speed server and storage connections
  • 4 expandable QSFP+ slots that can be used as 40Gb or 100Gb uplinks with breakout support
  • Full Layer 3 routing including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS and static routes
  • Advanced traffic management with Cisco NX-OS features such as QoS, ACLs and VDC isolation
  • Hot-swap fan modules and redundant power supplies for uninterrupted operation
  • Unified fabric automation via Cisco ACI or traditional CLI/REST APIs

Technical Specifications

  • Model number: N3K-C3172PQ-XL
  • Form factor: 1 RU chassis
  • Port density: 48 x SFP+ (10Gb) + 4 x QSFP+ (40/100Gb)
  • Switching capacity: up to 1.44 Tbps
  • Forwarding rate: up to 1.07 Bpps
  • Latency: less than 250 ns (typical)
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
  • Power consumption: max 600 W per chassis
  • Supported software: Cisco NX-OS 7.x and later

Typical Applications

  • Top-of-rack (ToR) aggregation in large scale data centers
  • High performance computing clusters requiring low latency interconnects
  • Enterprise campus cores where Layer 3 routing and high bandwidth are essential
  • Storage area networks that need reliable 10Gb connectivity to multiple hosts
  • Hybrid cloud environments that demand flexible uplink options for both 40Gb and 100Gb links

This Nexus switch provides the performance, reliability and programmability needed to build resilient, high-speed networks that can scale with your business.