Cisco N3K-C3064TQ-10GT | Nexus 3000 48-Port 10GBase-T Switch, 4x 40G QSFP+, Layer 3

Q: What makes the N3K-C3064TQ-10GT suitable for data center top-of-rack deployments?
A: The N3K-C3064TQ-10GT delivers 48 ports of 10GBASE-T copper connectivity in a compact 1RU form factor with ultra-low latency and 1.28 Tbps switching capacity. The 4 QSFP+ uplinks provide flexible 40GbE or 4x10GbE connectivity to spine switches, making it ideal for high-density server aggregation in modern data centers.

Q: Does this switch support both Layer 2 and Layer 3 features?
A: Yes, the Nexus 3064-T provides full line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching. It supports comprehensive routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and multicast protocols like PIM-SM and MSDP, making it suitable for advanced data center architectures requiring routing at the access layer.

Q: Can the 10GBASE-T ports operate at lower speeds?
A: Yes, all 48 RJ-45 ports are multi-rate and support 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps Ethernet. This provides flexibility for connecting servers with varying network interface speeds without requiring additional hardware.

Q: What is the difference between the 3064-T and 3064-X models?
A: The N3K-C3064TQ-10GT (3064-T) features 48 x 10GBASE-T copper RJ-45 ports, while the 3064-X model uses 48 x SFP+ fiber ports. The 3064-T is optimized for copper server connectivity, while the 3064-X is designed for fiber-based deployments with potentially lower latency.

Q: Does this switch support VXLAN and network virtualization?
A: Yes, the Nexus 3064-T running NX-OS supports VXLAN for network overlay and virtualization, enabling software-defined networking capabilities. It can function as a VXLAN gateway and supports integration with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for comprehensive data center fabric automation.