N3K-C3172TQ-ZV Cisco Nexus 3172TQ 48-Ports 10GBase-T Ethernet Switch
N3K-C3172TQ-ZV Overview
The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-ZV is a high-density Layer 3 switch from the Nexus 3100 Series, designed for modern data centers requiring flexible 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity. With 48 × 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports, it allows seamless integration of copper-based server and storage connections, while 6 QSFP+ uplinks provide high-speed 40GbE or breakout 10GbE links for aggregation and scalability. Supporting a switching capacity of 1.44 Tbps and forwarding rates of 1.07 Bpps, the switch delivers robust throughput with low latency, making it suitable for cloud, HPC, and virtualization workloads.
N3K-C3172TQ-ZV Technical Specifications
Cisco Nexus 3172TQ 48-Ports 10GBase-T Ethernet Switch
Manufacture: Cisco
Manufacture Part Number: N3K-C3172TQ-ZV
Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
Total Ports: 48 × 10GBase-T (RJ-45) Ethernet ports
Additional Ports: 6 × QSFP+ ports (40GbE or breakout to 4 × 10GbE each)
Switching Capacity: Up to 1.44 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.07 Bpps
Latency: Low latency (suitable for high-performance workloads)
Management: Layer 3 Managed
Features: VXLAN, multicast, QoS, ACLs, advanced routing protocols
Cooling: Back-to-front airflow (ZV variant)
Reliability: Redundant fans and power supplies
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