Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3 Nexus 3172PQ, Reversed Airflow (port side intake), AC P/S, Base and LAN Enterprise License Bundle

Features

• High-performance 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet switching
• Layer 3 support for advanced routing and network services
• Reversed airflow design (port side intake)
• Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules
• Comprehensive security features including ACLs, DHCP snooping, and storm control
• Advanced monitoring and analytics with comprehensive statistics and telemetry
• Highly scalable with support for large-scale data center deployments
• Embedded and comprehensive automation support
• Up to 72 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports or 48 10-Gigabit and 6 40-Gigabit Ethernet ports

Technical Specifications

• Switching capacity: 1.44 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: Up to 1080 Mpps
• Ports: 48 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet and 6 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet
• Power supply: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
• Airflow: Port side intake (reversed airflow)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.32 x 24 inches (4.4 x 44 x 61 cm)
• Weight: 24 pounds (10.9 kg)
• Layer 3 routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, and PIM
• MAC addresses: Up to 128,000
• IPv4 routes: Up to 16,000
• IPv6 routes: Up to 8,000
• Maximum VLANs: 4,096
• MTBF: 270,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3 Nexus 3172PQ?

  The Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3 Nexus 3172PQ is a 1RU switch that supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It features reversed airflow for environments that require port-side intake air cooling.

• What are the main features of the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3?

  Main features include 48 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, 6 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, and flexible network connectivity options. It also supports advanced Layer 3 routing with a base and LAN enterprise license bundle.

• What type of airflow does this switch use?

  The Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3 uses reversed airflow, specifically port side intake. This design is suitable for data centers requiring port-side intake air cooling.

• What environment is this switch ideal for?

  This switch is ideal for high-performance data centers, providing high-density 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports suitable for rack-and-stack deployments, high-frequency trading, and large virtualized environments.

• What type of power supply does the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3 use?

  The Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3 includes an AC power supply.

• What licenses are included with this switch?

  The switch comes bundled with base and LAN enterprise licenses, enabling a comprehensive set of Layer 3 routing capabilities.

• Is the switch manageable?

  Yes, the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-BA-L3 Nexus 3172PQ is fully manageable, supporting extensive network management tools and protocols to ensure seamless integration into enterprise environments.

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• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

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• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

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