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

Overview

The Cisco C1-N3K-C3172PQ-XL is a high-performance, fixed-configuration data center switch offering 10/40-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with enhanced forwarding scalability. It is part of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series and is optimized for low-latency, high-density networking, making it suitable for a variety of data center and high-performance computing environments. With 48 fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and 6 fixed 40-Gigabit QSFP+ ports, the switch supports flexible deployment scenarios while ensuring efficient data throughput and advanced Layer 2/3 networking capabilities.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.
• 6 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports (can be split into 4 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet each).

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 1.07 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Ultra-low Latency: Sub-microsecond (typically around 550 ns).
• Packet Buffer: 25 MB.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN, PVLAN, STP, MST, VTP, LACP.
• Layer 3: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, VRRP, and support for IPv6 routing.
• VXLAN, MPLS, and OTV support for overlay networks.
• Large routing tables with scalable support for larger Layer 2/3 networks.

Advanced Features:

• VXLAN support for efficient Layer 2 overlay networks.
• Rich programmability features: Cisco NX-API, Python scripting, Ansible, Puppet.
• Comprehensive network automation and monitoring capabilities.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system with rich CLI and GUI management tools.
• Supports network monitoring protocols like SNMP, sFlow, and NetFlow.
• Automation support with Python, Bash, and other DevOps tools.