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N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD
Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD Nexus 3172PQ-XL 48-Port 10 Gigabit...
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N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD combines a managed Layer 3 data center switch with four BiDi transceivers. The Nexus 3172PQ-XL provides fixed SFP+ server connections and QSFP+ uplinks in a 1U chassis. The discontinued N3K-C3172PQ-XL is the corresponding chassis ordering form without the four-BiDi bundle.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD price for new stock is $29,888.51. N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD refurb price is $17,848.95. N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD 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 forwarding. N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD runs NX-OS, with routing capability dependent on the installed license and operating mode. BGP is not included in the legacy Base entitlement; advanced routing requires an appropriate additional entitlement.
ORM Systems supplies N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD in new sealed and certified refurbished conditions; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify condition, included optics, power configuration, airflow direction, and quantity on the purchase order. New units carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty, certified refurbished units up to 1 year, and every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. For enterprise and volume orders, PO is accepted, government Net-30 is available, and RMA with advance replacement is offered across UK, EU, US, and MEA regions.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10G SFP+ / 6 x 40G QSFP+ |
Max Power Draw | 293W |
Cooling | 4 fans |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale February 25, 2022 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
Before reproducing a production configuration in a lab, compare the intended image, interface settings, and test traffic with the acceptance plan. Jumbo frames reach 9216 bytes, so specify the frame sizes and peer settings that the staging team must exercise before the PO.
Replacing a failed unit from a shared spares pool requires agreement on what constitutes a ready-to-install spare. Earlier units can have 2 GB boot flash; record the required flash capacity, intended software image, configuration handoff, and supplied components before the purchase order.
25G connections to servers
The fixed server-facing interfaces stop at 10G. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides 48 ports supporting 1G, 10G, and 25G for deployments requiring faster server connections.
100G connections to upstream switches
The six QSFP+ uplinks operate at 40G, not 100G. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides six 40G/100G ports for a design requiring 100G upstream connectivity.
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| N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD |  N3K-C3132-FA-L3 |  N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 |  N3K-C3132Q-40GE |  N3K-C3132Q-X-16BD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 432 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD | N3K-C3132-FA-L3 | N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 | N3K-C3132Q-40GE | N3K-C3132Q-X-16BD |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 293W | 340W | 290W | 340W | 290W |
| Switching Capacity | 1400 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2500 Gbps |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | 9.3 kg | 9.3 kg | 9.3 kg | 9.3 kg. |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD identifies a Nexus 3172PQ-XL switch bundled with four BiDi transceivers. The chassis belongs to the Nexus 3000 family; 3172PQ identifies the SFP+/QSFP+ model, XL identifies the extended-memory version, and 4BD identifies the four-BiDi bundle rather than an airflow or power-supply selection.
The Nexus 3172PQ-XL supports CLI management through the serial console, SSHv2, or Telnet, plus Cisco DCNM, SNMP, and XML NETCONF. In-band and dedicated management-port access are available. POAP, Python scripting, and Embedded Event Manager provide additional provisioning and automation paths.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD reached end of sale on February 25, 2022, and its last date of support is February 28, 2027. Security maintenance ended February 24, 2025. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the named replacement and remains available to order.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD supports legacy feature-based licensing and NX-OS tier-based licensing. Base N3K-BAS1K9 and LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9 are perpetual legacy licenses, now end of sale. NX-OS Essentials and Advantage subscriptions start at three years; perpetual Advantage is available. Advantage requires N9K mode.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to 3-year extended ORM coverage on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty cannot extend beyond February 28, 2027. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD adds four BiDi transceivers to the Nexus 3172PQ-XL chassis ordering form. Both ordering forms are discontinued. The bundle suits an existing deployment requiring those optics; the chassis form suits a replacement requirement where the optical components are specified separately.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 includes Base and LAN Enterprise licensing, whereas N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD identifies an XL switch and BiDi optics bundle without an explicit LAN Enterprise entitlement. Both are discontinued. The former addresses an existing enterprise-license bundle requirement; the latter addresses an extended-memory replacement requirement with bundled optics.
N9K-C93180YC-FX3 supports 25G server connections and 100G uplinks, while N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD provides 10G server connections and 40G uplinks. The former is the current replacement for faster connections and ongoing procurement; the discontinued latter serves existing installations retaining their original interface speeds.
The Nexus 3172PQ-XL supports AC or DC power configurations, redundant power supplies, and port-side intake or exhaust airflow. Specify the installed supply configuration and airflow on the purchase order. The maximum power requirement is 293W, which should be included in rack power planning.
No, N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD does not include BGP in its legacy Base entitlement. Base includes OSPFv2 with limited routes and EIGRP Stub; LAN Enterprise adds BGP. Check the installed entitlement and switch mode before specifying a routed configuration or assuming that advanced routing is included.
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