Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T | Nexus 3100 32-Port 10GBASE-T Switch, 6x 40G QSFP+, Layer 3

Q: How many 10GBASE-T ports are enabled by default on the N3K-C3172TQ-32T?
A: The switch comes with 32 x 10GBASE-T ports enabled out of the box via a preinstalled license. An optional 16-port upgrade license can be purchased to enable the remaining ports for a total of 48 10GBASE-T ports.

Q: What uplink options does this switch support?
A: The N3K-C3172TQ-32T features 6 x QSFP+ ports. Each QSFP+ port can operate as either a single 40 Gigabit Ethernet port or be broken out into 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing flexible uplink connectivity to aggregation or core layers.

Q: Is this switch suitable for top-of-rack data center deployments?
A: Yes, the Nexus 3172TQ-32T is specifically designed as a cost-effective, power-efficient, line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 top-of-rack switch for data center environments. It supports redundant power supplies, redundant fans, and configurable airflow options to meet data center reliability and cooling requirements.

Q: What NX-OS software version is required for the N3K-C3172TQ-32T?
A: The N3K-C3172TQ-32T requires Cisco NX-OS Software Release 7.0(3)I2.2 or later. The NX-OS operating system provides continuous availability and is designed for mission-critical data center environments.

Q: Does the N3K-C3172TQ-32T support both AC and DC power inputs?
A: Yes, the switch supports both AC and DC power supply options with redundant configurations. It uses NXA-PAC-500W power supplies and supports both port-side exhaust and port-side intake airflow schemes to accommodate different data center cooling designs.