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N3K-C3172PQ-XL
Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL Nexus 3172PQ-XL 48-Port 10 Gigabit Ethe...
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N3K-C3172PQ-XL is a managed Layer 3 data center switch with 48 fixed 10G SFP+ ports and six fixed 40G QSFP+ uplinks. The non-PoE configuration connects servers through fiber or compatible direct-attach cabling rather than powered copper access ports. Its 1U chassis belongs to the Nexus 3100 family and uses NX-OS for top-of-rack switching. The default Base license supports routed access in N3K mode; advanced routing requires the appropriate entitlement. The discontinued N3K-C3172PQ-10GE carries 4 GB of system memory, compared with 8 GB in this extended-memory revision. Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-XL provides built-in uplink cages rather than an empty network-module bay, so uplink selection concerns cabling and optics rather than a removable uplink card.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL price for new stock is $2,097.90, a 94.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $35,597.00. N3K-C3172PQ-XL refurb price is $319.20. N3K-C3172PQ-XL is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1400 Gbps switching capacity supports line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding across the fixed interfaces. 1000 Mpps maximum forwarding rate provides the packet-processing ceiling for traffic sizing. 293W maximum power consumption sets the electrical planning limit; typical operation is 143W. Static routing, RIPv2, OSPFv2 with limited routes, and EIGRP Stub belong to the Base feature set, while BGP requires an additional entitlement. N3K-C3172PQ-XL provides a 12 MB shared packet buffer, with buffer monitoring available for observing traffic bursts. The Nexus 3100 architecture supports 4096 VLANs and 288000 MAC addresses for segmentation and forwarding-table planning. Routing resources comprise 16000 prefixes and 16000 host entries, which remain separate capacity limits. Management includes a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet interface and serial console, with SSHv2, Telnet, SNMP, XML NETCONF, and Cisco DCNM support. LACP and vPC support port-channel designs without turning the devices into a physical switch stack.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL is offered new sealed or certified refurbished, with ORM warranty coverage of up to 3-year extended for new orders and up to 1 year for certified refurbished orders; returns are 30 days on every condition, terms apply. 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, quantity, and the complete supplied configuration before ordering; Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty is bounded by February 28, 2027. ORM accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement, and provides regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US, and MEA for enterprise and volume orders.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | Base N3K-BAS1K9 in N3K mode |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10G SFP+ / 6 x 40G QSFP+ |
Max Power Draw | 293W |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale February 25, 2022; support ends February 28, 2027 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 / N3K-C3172PQ-XL-RF (Cisco remanufactured) |
When several racks share a cooling policy, specify port-side exhaust or port-side intake before consolidating the order. NXA-FAN-30CFM-F pairs with N2200-PAC-400W for exhaust; NXA-FAN-30CFM-B pairs with N2200-PAC-400W-B for intake. Check the fan and power-supply direction on every unit before the PO.
When a rack needs additional 10G server connections rather than native high-speed uplinks, QSFP+ breakout provides four 10G links per cage. Mixed native and breakout configurations change the cable schedule and interface assignments. Specify the breakout connections and required port modes before the PO.
25G servers or 100G uplinks
N3K-C3172PQ-XL has 10G SFP+ interfaces and 40G QSFP+ uplinks. The current N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides 48 1/10/25G ports and six 40/100G uplinks at the same access-port density.
Ongoing security maintenance
N3K-C3172PQ-XL security support ended February 24, 2025. Evaluate the current N9K-C93180YC-FX3 instead when an active software-maintenance lifecycle is a purchasing requirement.
BGP under the included license
The included N3K-BAS1K9 Base license excludes BGP. Legacy LAN Enterprise uses N3K-LAN1K9; tier-based alternatives require matching the NX-OS release, operating mode, and purchased entitlement.
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| N3K-C3172PQ-XL |  N3K-C3524P-XL |  N3K-C3064TQ-10GT |  N3K-C3132Q-V |  N3K-C3432D-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 432 mm | 467 mm | 18 inches | 505 mm | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 256 MB | 16 GB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount |
| Height | 44 mm | 43.6 mm | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.75 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3172PQ-XL | N3K-C3524P-XL | N3K-C3064TQ-10GT | N3K-C3132Q-V | N3K-C3432D-S |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 512 MB | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 293W | 193W | 250W | 290W | 250 W |
| Switching Capacity | 1400 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | 7.9 kg | 15 lbs | 8.5 kg. | 15 lbs |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 17.5 inches | 439 mm | 19 inches |
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Reviewed on the 19 February 2024
Extended memory helped with large routing tables.
Reviewed on the 5 September 2025
Stable performance even under heavy workloads.
Reviewed on the 1 December 2024
Reliable Nexus switch.
Reviewed on the 8 May 2019
Good scalability.
Reviewed on the 18 February 2023
Satisfied with capacity.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL identifies the Nexus 3172PQ-XL configuration with 48 SFP+ ports and six QSFP+ ports; XL denotes the extended-memory revision. N3K identifies the Nexus 3000 product family, while C3172PQ identifies the switch model. The part number does not include a separate LAN Enterprise license selection.
Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-XL supports console CLI, remote CLI over SSHv2 or Telnet, SNMP, XML NETCONF, and Cisco DCNM management. A dedicated Gigabit Ethernet management interface and serial console provide out-of-band access, while in-band management is also supported. Select the management connection and authentication configuration during staging.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL reached end of sale on February 25, 2022, and its last date of support is February 28, 2027. Software maintenance ended February 25, 2023, and security support ended February 24, 2025. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the current replacement for forward migration planning.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL is offered new sealed or certified refurbished. ORM provides up to 3-year extended coverage for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on both conditions; terms apply. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty is bounded by the February 28, 2027 support deadline.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL includes Base N3K-BAS1K9 in N3K mode; legacy LAN Enterprise uses N3K-LAN1K9. NX-OS Essentials and NX-OS Advantage subscriptions have three-year minimum terms, with perpetual NX-OS Advantage also offered. Advantage requires N9K mode; Base is inapplicable in N9K mode, where legacy Layer 3 requires N3K-LAN1K9. Confirm release, mode, and entitlements.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL replaced N3K-C3064-E-BD-L3, N3K-C3064-E-FA-L3, N3K-C3064-E-FD-L3, N3K-C3064-E-ZM-1B, N3K-C3064-E-ZM-1F, N3K-C3064-E-ZM-B, N3K-C3064-E-ZM-F, N3K-C3064PQ-10GE, N3K-C3064PQ-10GE=, N3K-C3064PQ-FA-L3, N3K-C3064-X-BA-L3, N3K-C3064-X-BD-L3, N3K-C3064-X-FA, N3K-C3064-X-FA-L3, N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3, N3K-C3064-X-OE, N3K-C3064-X-ZC, N3K-C3064-X-ZM-1B, N3K-C3064-X-ZM-1F, N3K-C3064-X-ZM-2B, N3K-C3064-X-ZM-2F, N3K-C3064-X-ZZ, N3K-C3064-X-ZZ-BA, N3K-C3064-X-ZZ-BD, and N3K-C3064PQ-10GX across discontinued Nexus 3064 and Nexus 3064-X configurations. These are legacy migration relationships; N3K-C3172PQ-XL is itself discontinued, with N9K-C93180YC-FX3 the current forward replacement.
Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-XL provides six fixed QSFP+ cages supporting native 40G operation or four 10G breakout connections per cage. These are built-in interfaces, not removable uplink modules. CVR-QSFP-SFP10G also supports single 1G or 10G connections through a QSFP+ cage when paired with compatible optics.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL accepts N2200-PAC-400W and N2200-PAC-400W-B AC supplies, plus N2200-PDC-400W and N3K-PDC-350W-B DC supplies. The chassis supports dual redundant power supplies. Confirm the supplied components and airflow direction on the order rather than treating every compatible supply as included with the base PID.
No, N3K-C3172PQ-XL does not include BGP under Base N3K-BAS1K9 in N3K mode. Base supports static routing, RIPv2, limited-route OSPFv2, and EIGRP Stub. Legacy LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9 adds BGP and VRF-lite; confirm the operating mode, software release, and installed entitlement before specifying advanced routing.
Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-XL units shipped after January 2016 have 16 GB of boot flash; earlier units may have 2 GB. That distinction matters when selecting an individual refurbished unit for software-image storage. Confirm the unit's installed boot-flash capacity before finalizing its staging and image-retention requirements.
N3K-C3172PQ-XL has 8 GB of system memory, while N3K-C3172PQ-10GE has 4 GB. Both retain the SFP+ access and QSFP+ uplink configuration. Both are discontinued; the XL revision suits legacy installations requiring extended memory, while the older model is relevant to matching an existing non-XL configuration.
N3K-C3172-FA-L3 includes Base and LAN Enterprise licenses, whereas N3K-C3172PQ-XL includes Base N3K-BAS1K9 in N3K mode. Both are discontinued. The legacy bundle suits comparisons involving an included LAN Enterprise entitlement; the XL configuration requires a separate entitlement check when those advanced routing features are required.
N9K-C93180YC-FX3 supports 1/10/25G access and 40/100G uplinks, while N3K-C3172PQ-XL provides 10G SFP+ access and 40G QSFP+ uplinks. Both have 48 access interfaces and six uplinks. The discontinued XL model serves legacy matching requirements; the current N9K-C93180YC-FX3 suits purchases requiring higher interface speeds and forward migration.
No, N3K-C3172PQ-XL-RF identifies Cisco-remanufactured equipment, while an ORM-certified refurbished N3K-C3172PQ-XL follows ORM's inspection and bench-testing process. Managed refurbished units have firmware verified and their configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the intended condition explicitly, and confirm software entitlements independently rather than treating refurbishment as a license upgrade.
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