(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - C1-N3K-C3172PQ

Overview

The Cisco C1-N3K-C3172PQ is a highly scalable, low-latency 10/40-Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for data centers, enterprise networks, and high-performance computing environments. It features 48 fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) ports and 6 fixed 40-Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+) uplinks, providing flexible port configurations and the ability to aggregate multiple connections for increased bandwidth. Operating on Cisco's NX-OS software, this switch delivers robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, programmability, and network monitoring capabilities, making it ideal for environments that require both agility and high performance.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.
• 6 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports.
• Each QSFP+ port can be configured as 4 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet using breakout cables.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 1.07 billion packets per second (Bpps).
• Latency: 550 nanoseconds.
• Packet Buffer: 12 MB shared buffer.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN, Private VLAN, LACP, STP, RSTP, MSTP.
• Layer 3: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PIM, VRRP, and IPv6 routing support.

Management and Automation:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system.
• Supports automation tools like NX-API, Python scripting, and OpenFlow.
• CLI, SNMP, and web-based management.
• Supports Cisco Telemetry and NetFlow for advanced monitoring.