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N3K-C3172-FA-L3
Cisco N3K-C3172-FA-L3 Nexus 3172PQ 48-Port 10 Gigabit Switch...
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N3K-C3172-FA-L3 is a Layer 3 top-of-rack data center switch with 48 fixed 10G SFP+ ports and six fixed 40G QSFP+ ports in a 1U chassis. The Nexus 3172PQ AC bundle includes Base and LAN Enterprise licenses. The discontinued N3K-C3172-FD-L3 uses DC power instead.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 price for new stock is $39,946.62, a 50% saving from the Cisco list price of $79,893.24. N3K-C3172-FA-L3 refurb price is $22,489.95. N3K-C3172-FA-L3 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1400 Gbps switching capacity and 1000 Mpps forwarding support line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic. N3K-C3172-FA-L3 has 4 GB DRAM, 2 GB flash and a 12 MB shared packet buffer. BGP and VRF-lite use the included LAN Enterprise entitlement.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 is offered new sealed and certified refurbished; select the condition and specify the required cables, optics and software entitlement on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status and fan status; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. ORM coverage is up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA includes advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | Base / LAN Enterprise |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10G SFP+ / 6 x 40G QSFP+ |
Max Power Draw | 293W |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale February 25, 2022 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
For repeatable staging before a data center rollout, Power-On Auto Provisioning, Python scripting and Cisco EEM support configuration workflows. Build the intended boot configuration and acceptance checklist around the deployed NX-OS release, then specify the required software entitlement and staging requirements on the PO.
For spare-pool replenishment across UK, EU, US and MEA locations, standardize the requested hardware condition and attach the approved bill of materials to each purchase order. Align the regional RMA route with the equipment destination, then specify quantities and condition before issuing the PO.
25G servers or 100G uplinks
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 stops at 10G server connections and 40G uplinks. The current replacement, N9K-C93180YC-FX3, supports 25G server connections and 100G uplinks.
Power delivery to attached endpoints
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 provides data-only SFP+ and QSFP+ connections, not PoE output. Switch-powered phones, cameras or access points require a PoE switch instead.
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| N3K-C3172-FA-L3 |  N3K-C3172PQ-10GE |  N3K-C3172TQ-10GT |  N3K-C31128PQ-10GE |  N3K-C3172-BD-L3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 432 mm | 432 mm | 505 mm | 602 mm | 432 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 64 GB | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 86 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3172-FA-L3 | N3K-C3172PQ-10GE | N3K-C3172TQ-10GT | N3K-C31128PQ-10GE | N3K-C3172-BD-L3 |
| Power Consumption | 293W | 293W | 440W | 413W | 293W |
| Switching Capacity | 1400 Gbps | 1400 Gbps | 1400 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 1400 Gbps |
| Weight | 8.4 kg. | 8.4 kg | 10 kg. | 10.1 kg | 8.4 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 442 mm | 439 mm |
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N3K-C3172-FA-L3 names a Nexus 3172PQ bundle: N3K-C3172 identifies the switch, FA specifies forward port-side-exhaust airflow with AC power, and L3 specifies Base plus LAN Enterprise licenses. The complete PID matters when matching the supplied power arrangement and software bundle to an existing installation.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 is managed through the NX-OS CLI using the serial console, SSHv2 or Telnet, with Cisco DCNM, SNMP and XML/NETCONF also supported. In-band management and a dedicated Gigabit management port are available. Specify the management network and access policy before commissioning.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 is discontinued: end of sale was February 25, 2022, and Cisco support ends February 28, 2027. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the replacement. Plan purchases around the remaining support window, rather than treating hardware availability as renewed Cisco lifecycle coverage for an existing installation.
ORM offers N3K-C3172-FA-L3 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to three-year extended coverage for new units and up to one year for refurbished units. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate one-year limited hardware warranty cannot extend beyond February 28, 2027, when Cisco service and support end.
The N3K-C3172-FA-L3 bundle includes Base N3K-BAS1K9 and LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9. Alternative NX-OS Essentials and Advantage subscriptions have a three-year minimum; perpetual Advantage is also available. Advantage requires N9K mode. Confirm entitlement and operating mode rather than assuming that purchasing hardware creates a new software license.
Nexus 3172PQ has 48 SFP+ ports for 10G connections and six QSFP+ ports for 40G connections. A QSFP+ port can instead provide four 10G connections in breakout mode. Specify native or breakout operation for each link before selecting the required cabling and media.
Yes, Nexus 3172PQ has two redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and can run on a single supply. The redundant design does not replace rack power planning. Specify separate power feeds where required and confirm the included power supply inventory and electrical configuration before placing the PO.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 includes BGP and VRF-lite through LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9, alongside the Base N3K-BAS1K9 routing features. EIGRP Stub belongs to the Base feature set. Confirm the intended NX-OS release and switching mode before mapping the deployment's routing requirements to installed license packages.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 uses AC power, whereas N3K-C3172-FD-L3 uses DC power; both have forward port-side-exhaust airflow. Both bundles are discontinued. AC installations require the FA power configuration, while DC installations require FD; match the existing site's electrical supply rather than changing infrastructure.
N9K-C93180YC-FX3 supports 25G server connections and 100G uplinks, whereas N3K-C3172-FA-L3 is limited to 10G and 40G respectively. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the current replacement. Higher-speed refreshes require the successor; the discontinued Nexus 3172PQ bundle is for matching existing installations and spare inventory.
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