Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-XL | Nexus 3100 48-Port 10GBase-T Switch, 6x 40G QSFP+, Layer 3

The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ-XL is a high-performance 1RU data centre switch delivering 48 ports of 10GBASE-T copper connectivity and 6 QSFP+ uplinks in a compact form factor. Designed for cost-effective top-of-rack deployments, it enables organizations to leverage existing copper cabling infrastructure while migrating to 10 Gbps speeds. With extended memory for object-model programming, wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, and comprehensive routing protocol support, the 3172TQ-XL excels in demanding enterprise and data centre environments.

Wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching across all 72 ports (48 x 10 GbE + 24 x 10 GbE from QSFP+)
- 10GBASE-T copper connectivity enables reuse of existing Cat6/Cat6a cabling infrastructure
- Extended memory (8 GB) for object-model programming and automation
- Virtual port-channel (vPC) for Layer 2 multipathing and redundancy
- 64-way ECMP routing for Layer 3 fat-tree topologies
- Comprehensive Layer 3 unicast and multicast routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP
- VXLAN routing and bridging support
- Advanced QoS with 12 MB buffer size and flexible queuing
- Cisco TrustSec, port security, dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, IPv6 RA guard
- Data Centre Network Manager (DCNM) support for centralized management
- Cisco Nexus Data Broker support for traffic monitoring and TAP aggregation
- Hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies and fan modules
- Flexible airflow: Forward (port-side exhaust) or reverse (port-side intake)
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for non-disruptive maintenance
- NX-OS operating system for continuous availability and mission-critical reliability

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