(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3172PQ-10GE

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE is a 1RU, high-density, 10/40-Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for modern data centers and high-performance computing environments. With 48 fixed 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports and 6 fixed 40-Gigabit QSFP+ ports, it provides scalable, low-latency connectivity for high-bandwidth workloads. The switch is part of the Nexus 3000 series and operates on the Cisco NX-OS platform, offering extensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, programmability, and automation capabilities, making it ideal for both small and large-scale networking environments.

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).
• Latency: Sub-microsecond (approximately 550 ns).
• Packet Buffer: 12 MB shared buffer.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN, PVLAN, STP, MST, VTP, LACP.
• Layer 3: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, VRRP, IPv6 support.
• VXLAN for overlay networking.

Advanced Features:

• VXLAN, OTV, and MPLS support for advanced network designs.
• Large-scale routing tables with support for large Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
• Enhanced buffer capacity for handling traffic bursts.

Management:

• Runs Cisco NX-OS operating system.
• Supports CLI, SNMP, and web-based management.
• Network automation tools: Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Cisco NX-API.
• Monitoring: SPAN, sFlow, NetFlow.