Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-XL Nexus 3172TQ 48x10GT 6 QSFP+ Port Switch

Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-XL Nexus 3172TQ 48x10GT 6 QSFP+ Port Switch
Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-XL Nexus 3172TQ 48x10GT 6 QSFP+ Port Switch
The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ is a high-density, low-latency data center switch designed for top-of-rack and spine deployments. With 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GT) and six QSFP+ uplink slots, it delivers exceptional bandwidth while maintaining a com... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Model or Part: N3K-C3172TQ-XL
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ is a high-density, low-latency data center switch designed for top-of-rack and spine deployments. With 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GT) and six QSFP+ uplink slots, it delivers exceptional bandwidth while maintaining a compact footprint. Built on Cisco''s proven NX-OS operating system, the Nexus 3172TQ provides advanced automation, robust security features, and seamless integration with existing Cisco fabrics.

Key Features

  • 48 x 10GbE RJ45 ports for high-performance server connectivity
  • 6 x QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE or 4x10GbE breakout options
  • NX-OS software with comprehensive automation and programmability APIs
  • Hardware based forwarding for ultra-low latency and deterministic performance
  • Full support for Cisco FabricPath, VXLAN BGP EVPN and MACsec encryption
  • Redundant power supplies and fans for high availability
  • Compact 1U form factor suitable for dense rack environments

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: N3K-C3172TQ-XL
  • Switching capacity: up to 960 Gbps
  • Forwarding rate: up to 712 Mpps
  • Port types: 48 x RJ45 10GBASE-T, 6 x QSFP+ (40GBASE-SR4 / 4x10GBASE-LR)
  • Management interfaces: 1 x out-of-band Ethernet management port
  • Power: Dual redundant AC or DC power supplies, hot-swappable
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 deg Fahrenheit)
  • Dimensions: 1.75 in height (1U), 17.5 in depth, 17.3 in width
  • Weight: Approx. 12 lbs (5.4 kg) per unit

Typical Applications

  • Top-of-rack aggregation for blade and rack servers
  • Spine layer switches in leaf-spine architectures
  • High-performance computing clusters requiring low latency fabric
  • Virtualized environments using VXLAN overlay networks
  • Enterprise data centers demanding secure, encrypted traffic paths
  • Telecom and service provider edge deployments with carrier grade reliability

This Cisco Nexus 3172TQ switch delivers the performance, scalability and resilience required for modern data center workloads while simplifying operations through advanced automation capabilities.