(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3172TQ-XL

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-XL is a robust, high-performance switch designed for data center environments, providing exceptional scalability and flexibility. This switch features 32 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports, with 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) uplink ports, allowing for high-density connectivity and rapid data transfer. It operates on the Cisco NX-OS platform, which supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, making it suitable for both traditional and cloud-based networking. With its low-latency capabilities and extensive programmability options, the N3K-C3172TQ-XL is ideal for high-performance applications and can effectively support the demands of modern data centers.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 32 x 10GBASE-T ports (10-Gigabit Ethernet over copper).
• 6 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports (can be split into 4 x 10-Gigabit each).
• 4 x 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 1.07 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Low Latency: Sub-microsecond latency, optimized for performance-critical applications.
• Packet Buffer: 25 MB.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN, Private VLAN (PVLAN), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MST), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
• Layer 3: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and IPv6 support.
• VXLAN for network virtualization.
• MPLS and OTV support for Layer 2 overlays.

Advanced Features:

• Programmability: Support for Python scripting, Cisco NX-API, and integration with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet).
• Network Monitoring: sFlow, NetFlow, and SNMP for extensive monitoring and analytics.
• Hardware-accelerated VXLAN for efficient network virtualization.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS with comprehensive CLI and GUI options.
• Advanced automation features for easier provisioning and configuration.
• Support for Python, Bash, and other scripting tools for network programmability.