{"product_id":"n3k-c3172tq-32t-cisco-nexus-3172t-32x10gbase-t-rj-456xqsfp-port-switch","title":"N3K-C3172TQ-32T Cisco Nexus 3172T 32x10GBase-T RJ-45\/6xQSFP+ port Switch","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T Nexus 3172T 32-Port 10GBase-T RJ-45 with 6x QSFP+ Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e High-Density Cisco Nexus 3172T Switch with 10G Copper Ports and 40G Uplinks for Data Center Networks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"134\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"138\"\u003eCisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T Nexus 3000 Series Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance data center switch designed for \u003cstrong data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eultra-low latency, high-throughput, and scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Optimized for modern enterprise and cloud infrastructures, this switch delivers wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance for demanding Top-of-Rack (ToR) and aggregation deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eThe switch features \u003cstrong data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e32 active 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-density copper connectivity, making it ideal for organizations migrating from traditional 1G networks to high-speed 10G Ethernet environments. It also includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"737\"\u003e6 QSFP+ uplink ports\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting \u003cstrong data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"773\"\u003e40GbE connectivity or breakout into 4 × 10G ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing flexible uplink and aggregation options for scalable network architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"915\"\u003eBuilt on \u003cstrong data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the N3K-C3172TQ-32T supports advanced networking technologies including \u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3 routing, VXLAN virtualization, QoS, ACLs, and automation capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its license-based scalability allows expansion from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e32 ports up to 48 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a cost-effective growth path for evolving network requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eWith a switching capacity of up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e1.4 Tbps\u003c\/strong\u003e and forwarding performance of up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003e1 billion packets per second\u003c\/strong\u003e, the switch delivers high-speed packet processing with ultra-low latency, making it suitable for virtualization, cloud applications, and performance-sensitive workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eDesigned for enterprise reliability, the platform supports \u003cstrong data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003eredundant power supplies, hot-swappable fan modules, and high-availability architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure uninterrupted operation in mission-critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003eTop-of-Rack switching, enterprise access networks, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructures, and 10G copper migration projects\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003eCisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T\u003c\/strong\u003e provides scalable performance, flexible connectivity, and reliable data center networking capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T Nexus 3000 Series Data Center Switch\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T Nexus 3000 Series Switch - Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/nexus-3000-series-switches\/data_sheet_c78-729483.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T Nexus 3000 Series Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN3K-C3172TQ-32T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 3000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 × 10GBase-T RJ-45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUplink Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 × 40G QSFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreakout Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40G QSFP+ supports 4 × 10G breakout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Port Scalability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpgradeable to 48 × 10G ports via license\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Ethernet Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1G, 10G, 40G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1.4 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1 Billion Packets Per Second (bpps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-low latency architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtualization Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVXLAN, virtualization overlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQoS Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced QoS and traffic prioritization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACLs, segmentation, traffic filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomation Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNX-API, programmability support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLI, SNMP, Cisco DCNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual redundant power supplies supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-swappable fan modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swappable Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFans and power supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Rack Unit (1RU), rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-of-Rack (ToR), aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData center and enterprise networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise and cloud-scale availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabling Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Ethernet connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise, cloud, virtualization deployments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew \/ Refurbished \/ Cisco Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToR 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How many ports are enabled by default?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It comes with 32 active 10GBase-T ports, expandable to 48 via licensing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What type of uplinks does this switch support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It includes 6 QSFP+ ports supporting 40G or breakout 10G connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Is this suitable for data center environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, it is designed for low-latency, high-performance data center deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Does it support Layer 3 routing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Can this switch be upgraded later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, additional ports can be enabled through software licensing up to 48 ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731832098977,"sku":"N3K-C3172TQ-32T","price":11250.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/N3K-C3172TQ-32T-Cisco-Nexus-3172T-32x10GBase-T-RJ-456xQSFP-port-Switch.jpg?v=1784706168","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/n3k-c3172tq-32t-cisco-nexus-3172t-32x10gbase-t-rj-456xqsfp-port-switch","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}