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N3K-C3164Q-40GE
Nexus 3164Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch
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N3K-C3164Q-40GE Overview
N3K-C3164Q-40GE is a high-performance, scalable network switch designed with a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. It features a versatile power configuration with a redundant power supply option, and its fixed port design includes 40 high-speed 40GE downlink ports, ensuring high throughput and low latency ideal for data center and enterprise environments.
The switch offers advanced stacking capabilities that allow for seamless scalability and simplified management, making it suitable for modern network deployments that require reliable performance and efficient use case integration. Its design emphasizes optimized switching capacity and state‐of‐the‐art performance, positioning it as a critical component in next-generation network infrastructures.
N3K-C3164Q-40GE price is $12,237.00, a 74.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $48,000.00. N3K-C3164Q-40GE is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N3K-C3164Q-40GE Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 350 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 40 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N3K-C3164Q-40GE
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- N/A
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- Fixed 40 x 40GE ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 2560 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus N3K-C3164Q-40GE
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
N3K-C3164Q-40GE Use Case
N3K-C3164Q-40GE Nexus 3164Q for Hyperscale Cloud Leaf-Spine Fabric
In a hyperscale cloud data center, operators deploy the Cisco N3K-C3164Q-40GE Nexus 3164Q (64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU) as leaf switches in a spine-leaf topology to aggregate 10/40/100GbE server traffic. Benefit: Delivers non-blocking 6.4Tbps throughput and sub-500ns latency for seamless east-west scaling, accelerating application delivery and maximizing resource utilization.
N3K-C3164Q-40GE Nexus 3164Q in High-Performance Computing Cluster Interconnect
Research and academia leverage the Nexus 3164Q (64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU) to interconnect GPU-accelerated compute nodes and parallel storage via low-latency RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). Benefit: Ensures consistent sub-1µs latency and 40/100GbE throughput for data-intensive simulations, reducing time-to-insight and optimizing cluster utilization for scientific workloads.
N3K-C3164Q-40GE Nexus 3164Q in Enterprise Virtualized Data Center with Cisco ACI
Global enterprises integrate the N3K-C3164Q-40GE Nexus 3164Q (64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU) into Cisco ACI fabrics to support thousands of VMs across multiple racks with policy-driven automation and microsegmentation. Benefit: Achieves up to 70% faster provisioning, enforces consistent security policies, and reduces operational costs while maintaining high availability for critical business applications.
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Product Comparison Table 
 N3K-C3164Q-40GE |  N3K-C31108TC-V |  N3K-C3636C-R |  N3K-C3172TQ-10GT |  N3K-C3264C-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | N/A |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3164Q-40GE | N3K-C31108TC-V | N3K-C3636C-R | N3K-C3172TQ-10GT | N3K-C3264C-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber / Combo | Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 40 Ports | 48 Ports | N/A | 8 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Under 12 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | Fixed 40 x 40GE ports | N/A | N/A | Fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports | 64 fixed Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 40G uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 350 W | 370 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus N3K-C3164Q-40GE | Cisco Nexus 31108TC-V Switch | Cisco Nexus 3636C-R Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 3172TQ 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch | Cisco Nexus 3264C-E Fixed Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | N/A | Combo | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | N/A | 2560 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 2560 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 10G | 40G | 10G | 40G |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 22 lbs | 10 lbs | 12 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sohail Ahmed
5
Ideal for aggregation layer.
M
Marco Rossi
4
Stable and predictable performance.
L
Laura Stein
5
No issues since deployment.
K
Kamran Siddiq
5
Cisco Nexus quality.
S
Steven Parker
5
40G QSFP ports performed reliably.
S
Sohail Ahmed
5
Ideal for aggregation layer.
M
Marco Rossi
5
Stable and predictable performance.
L
Laura Stein
5
No issues since deployment.
K
Kamran Siddiq
5
Cisco Nexus quality.