Brand: Cisco · SKU: N3K-C3172TQ-XL · MPN: N3K-C3172TQ-XL · Category: Networking
The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ-XL is a dense, high-performance, 10- and 40-Gbps Layer 2 and 3 switch that is a member of the Cisco Nexus 3100 switch platform. It features 48 fixed 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports and 6 fixed QSFP+ ports. It has 8GB of RAM and dual-core 2.5GHz x86 CPUs. Each QSFP+ port can support 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet or 40 Gigabit Ethernet. The switch supports both forward (port-side exhaust) and reversed (port-side intake) airflow schemes with AC or DC power inputs. It is well suited for data centers requiring cost-effective, power-efficient line-rate Layer 2 and 3 top-of-rack (ToR) switches. The N3K-C3172TQ-XL is a minor hardware revision of the Cisco Nexus 3172TQ, with the enhancement of additional memory for object-model programming. It runs the industry-leading Cisco NX-OS Software operating system.
| CPU | Dual-core 2.5GHz x86 |
|---|---|
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ |
| Network Ports | 48 x 10GBASE-T RJ-45 |
| System Memory | 8 GB |
| Enclosure Type | 1 RU |
| Power Supplies | 2x PSU Slots (AC or DC support) |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.0 Bpps |
| Management Ports | 1x Console RS-232, 1x Gigabit Ethernet Management, 1x USB (Type A) |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-Back (Port Side Intake/Reversed Airflow) and Port-Side Exhaust supported |
| Switching Capacity | 1.4 Tbps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 288,000 |
| Warranty | Varies (e.g., 365 days for seller refurbished units) |
| Weight | 8.4 kg (Net Weight reported for N3K-C3172PQ-XL, assumed similar) |
| Dimensions | 4.4 x 43.9 x 43.2 cm (Reported for N3K-C3172PQ-XL, may vary slightly from TQ version) |
The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ-XL is a high-performance, 1RU Layer 2/3 switch in the Nexus 3100 platform, featuring 48 x 10GBASE-T ports and 6 x 40G QSFP+ ports. It offers a high switching capacity of 1.4 Tbps and runs on Cisco NX-OS, making it suitable for cost-effective, power-efficient top-of-rack deployments in data centers. Its extended memory (8GB) supports object-model programming.
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