(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3172TQ-32T

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T is a high-density, high-performance switch designed for top-of-rack (ToR) deployment in data centers. It offers low-latency and high-throughput capabilities, making it ideal for applications requiring fast data processing and transfer. This switch supports both 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper and 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, providing flexible connectivity for a range of networking environments. With advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, it ensures efficient network operations and scalability in large-scale data center environments.

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.