Cisco Nexus 3172TQ 48-Port 10GBASE-T Data Center Switch

• Enterprise data center top-of-rack deployments
• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization clusters
• Private cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
• High-density server access layer connectivity
• Business continuity and disaster recovery environments
• Storage and backup network aggregation
• Financial services application hosting platforms
• Large enterprise campus data center interconnects
• Multi-tenant colocation infrastructure deployments
• Legacy Gigabit to 10GbE network modernization projects

• 48 integrated 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports
• 6 high-speed QSFP+ 40GbE uplink interfaces
• Optimized for top-of-rack architecture deployments
• Supports scalable leaf-spine data center designs
• Enables smooth migration from 1GbE to 10GbE environments
• Designed for virtualized and cloud-centric workloads
• Low-latency switching architecture
• High-density server attachment capability
• Supports infrastructure consolidation initiatives
• Enhances east-west traffic performance
• Suitable for private and hybrid cloud environments
• Enterprise-grade reliability and availability
• Streamlines network expansion projects
• Improves operational efficiency through centralized connectivity
• Supports long-term data center scalability strategies

• Brand: Cisco 
• Model Number: C1-N3K-C3172TQ
• Series: Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
• Switch Type: Fixed 1RU Data Center Switch
• Switching Capacity: Up to 1.44 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 1+ Bpps (wire-speed performance)
• Latency: Ultra-low latency (sub-microsecond architecture)
• Software: Cisco NX-OS
• Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mountable
• Power Supply: Redundant, hot-swappable options
• Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations select the Cisco Nexus 3172TQ when they need high-density 10GbE copper connectivity without sacrificing high-speed aggregation capabilities. The combination of 48 RJ45-based 10GbE ports and 6 native 40GbE uplinks reduces infrastructure complexity while supporting virtualization, cloud adoption, and data center modernization initiatives. Compared with lower-density alternatives, it offers greater server connectivity per switch, streamlined migration from existing copper-based networks, and strong compatibility with enterprise Cisco Nexus environments. For procurement teams, it delivers a practical balance of scalability, operational efficiency, upgrade flexibility, and long-term infrastructure investment protection.