Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3 Nexus 3172TQ, Reversed Airflow (port side intake), AC P/S, Base and LAN Enterprise License Bundle

Features

• High-performance 10G Ethernet switch with 48 x 100/1000/10GBASE-T ports and 6 x QSFP+ 40-Gbps ports
• 1U form factor suitable for datacenter and enterprise network deployments
• Reversed airflow (port side intake) designed for optimal cooling in hot aisle/cold aisle configurations
• AC Power Supply for reliable power delivery
• Base and LAN Enterprise License Bundle included for advanced network functionality
• Layer 3 routing support for scalable network designs

Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3 Nexus 3172TQ
• Memory: 8 GB DRAM
• Flash: 2 GB
• Ports: 48 x 100/1000/10GBASE-T and 6 x QSFP+ 40-Gbps
• Performance: Wire-speed switching with sub-microsecond latency
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.44 Tbps/1.08 Bpps
• Airflow: Reversed airflow (port side intake)
• Cooling: Four hot-swappable fans
• Power Supply: Hot-swappable, AC
• Layer 2 Features: VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, PVRST+
• Layer 3 Features: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIP, HSRP, VRRP
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Syslog, NETCONF
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.3 x 18.3 inches
• Weight: 20.0 lbs (9.07 kg)
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3?

The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3 is a member of the Cisco Nexus 3172TQ line of switches. It features reversed airflow (port side intake), AC power supply, and comes with a Base and LAN Enterprise License Bundle.

• What are the key features of the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3?

The switch offers high performance, low latency, and flexible high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet with 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. It has 48 1/10-GBASE-T ports and 6 QSFP+ ports.

• What type of airflow does the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3 use?

This model uses reversed airflow, meaning it has port-side intake airflow.

• Does the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3 include a power supply?

Yes, this switch comes with an AC power supply included.

• What licenses are included with Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3?

This switch comes with both the Base license and the LAN Enterprise License Bundle.

• What is the form factor of the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3?

The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3 is designed for deployment in data centers and enterprise networks with a 1RU (rack unit) form factor.

• What are the management options for the Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3?

The switch supports both CLI and Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for management, making it versatile for different operational preferences.

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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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