Cisco Nexus 3172PQ 48x10G SFP+ Data Center Switch

• Top-of-rack data center deployments
• Virtualized server cluster networking
• Private cloud infrastructure connectivity
• Hybrid cloud networking architectures
• Storage and backup network aggregation
• Enterprise application hosting environments
• Disaster recovery data center connectivity
• High-density server access deployments
• Software-defined data center implementations
• Infrastructure modernization and migration projects

• 48 SFP+ 10GbE access ports
• 6 QSFP+ 40GbE uplink interfaces
• High-density data center connectivity platform
• Supports scalable cloud networking deployments
• Optimized for virtualization environments
• Enables efficient east-west traffic flows
• Facilitates storage and compute integration
• Supports network fabric expansion strategies
• Designed for enterprise-class reliability
• Enhances workload mobility across infrastructures
• Supports infrastructure consolidation initiatives
• Improves network resource utilization
• Provides flexible deployment options
• Supports business continuity architectures
• Delivers long-term scalability for growing environments

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: N3K-C3172PQ-10GE
• Product Series: Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
• Model: Nexus 3172PQ
• SKU: N3K-C3172PQ-10GE
• Product Type: Data Center Switch
• 10GbE Ports: 48 x SFP+
• 40GbE Uplink Ports: 6 x QSFP+
• Network Technology: Ethernet
• Deployment Type: Data Center / Top-of-Rack
• Form Factor: Rack Mount

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-10GE when they require a balance of high-density 10GbE connectivity and scalable 40GbE uplink capacity for growing data center environments. The combination of 48 server-facing ports and 6 high-speed uplinks provides stronger aggregation flexibility than many conventional access switches while supporting cloud, virtualization, and storage networking initiatives. Its deployment versatility, infrastructure modernization value, and ability to support long-term network growth make it a practical investment for enterprises focused on operational efficiency, scalability, and ROI.