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Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3 | 48x 1/10GBASE-T, 6x QSFP+ 40G uplinks, NX-OS Base + LAN Enterprise, reversed airflow (port-side intake), AC PSU

SKU:N3K-C3172TQ-BA-L3

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Description

Top-of-rack 10GBASE-T switch with 48 copper access ports and 6 QSFP+ 40G uplinks that support 4x10G breakout, ideal for high-density leaf deployments. This bundle includes NX-OS Base plus LAN Enterprise features for advanced L2/L3, automation, and VXLAN at low latency. Reversed airflow (port-side intake) and hot-swappable AC power enable flexible data center cooling designs.

Features

- High-density 1/10GBASE-T access with 40G uplink flexibility
- LAN Enterprise license bundle for rich L2/L3 and automation features
- QSFP+ breakout for migration from 10G to 40G fabrics
- Reversed airflow option aligns with common ToR cold-aisle designs
- Hot-swappable fans and PSUs for continuous operation

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Does each QSFP+ uplink support 4x10G breakout?
A: Yes, each QSFP+ 40G port supports 4x10G breakout with the appropriate QSFP+ breakout cables.

Q: What airflow direction is this model?
A: It uses reversed airflow (port-side intake, back-to-front), suitable for cold-aisle at the port side.

Q: Which licenses are included?
A: This bundle includes NX-OS Base plus LAN Enterprise, enabling advanced L2/L3 features.

Q: Is PoE supported on the 10GBASE-T ports?
A: No, the 10GBASE-T ports are data-only and do not provide PoE.

Q: Which optics are supported on the QSFP+ ports?
A: QSFP+ 40G optics and DAC/AOC cables are supported; 4x10G breakout requires compatible QSFP+ breakout modules/cables.

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 48x RJ-45 1/10GBASE-T access
- Uplinks: 6x QSFP+ 40G (supports 4x10G breakout per port)
- Airflow: Reversed, port-side intake (back-to-front)
- Power: Hot-swappable AC power supplies
- Form factor: 1RU, fixed configuration
- OS: NX-OS; Licenses: Base + LAN Enterprise bundle
- Capabilities: Advanced L2/L3, vPC, VXLAN (license-dependent)
- Hot-swappable fans and PSUs for serviceability
- Management: Console and out-of-band management port

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