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Copper Server Connectivity for Data Center Racks

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN is a Nexus 3172TQ 10-pack bundle, not a single-switch ordering code. Each switch provides 48 copper 10GBASE-T ports and six fixed 40G QSFP+ uplinks. The Nexus 3100 family serves top-of-rack data center deployments. Specifications below describe one switch, not aggregate bundle capacity.

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Technical Details

1400 Gbps switching capacity and 1000 Mpps forwarding support line-rate switching. N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN uses NX-OS; advanced routing entitlement depends on the installed license and operating mode.

Ordering

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN is offered in new sealed and certified refurbished condition; specify condition and the agreed unit of sale on the purchase order. Refurbished units undergo power-on and POST checks, rated-speed port-link testing, clean-boot verification, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status checks, firmware verification, and configuration wiping to factory default. ORM warranties are up to 3-year extended for new equipment and up to 1 year for certified refurbished equipment, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply. Enterprise and volume orders can use accepted POs, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US, and MEA operations.

Buying Notes

Buying NotesKey Specs

Service eligibility requires attention

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN cannot receive a new service attachment after February 25, 2023, and contract renewals ended May 26, 2026. Confirm existing entitlement before including Cisco support in the purchase.

Refurbished acceptance checks

Certified refurbished managed switches are inspected and bench-tested, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Include the required condition and acceptance criteria on the purchase order.

Key Specs

Key SpecsKey Spec Values

Operating System

NX-OS

Port Configuration

48 x 10GBASE-T / 6 x 40G QSFP+

Max Power Draw

440W per switch

Cooling

4 fans

Lifecycle Status

End of sale February 25, 2022

Replacement PID

N9K-C93108TC-FX3P

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number
N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN
Brand
Cisco
Series
Nexus 3172
Use Case
Data Center
Management Type
Managed
Software Image
NX-OS
Layer
Layer 3
Routing Protocols
Static / RIPv2 / OSPFv2 / EIGRP Stub / HSRP / VRRP / PIM-SM / SSM / MSDP
Ethernet Technology
10 Gigabit Ethernet
RJ-45 Access Port Count
48
Power Input
Internal AC PSU / Internal DC PSU
RJ-45 Ports
48 x 10GBASE-T
QSFP Ports
6 x 40GbE
Uplink Type
Fixed
Uplink Speed Class
40G
PoE Support
Non-PoE
Switching Capacity
1400 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
1000 Mpps
MAC Table Size
288000 Entries
IPv4 Route Scale
16000 Prefixes / 16000 Host Entries
Memory
4 GB
Flash Memory
2 GB
Stackable
No
Form Factor
Rack-Mount 1U
Input Voltage
100-240V AC / -40 to -72V DC
Power Consumption
440W
Redundant PSU
Yes
Cooling
4 fans
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C
Cisco Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty / Cisco support ends February 28, 2027
Certifications
UL 60950-1 / IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / FCC Part 15 Class A
Height
44 mm
Width
439 mm
Depth
505 mm
Weight
10 kg

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Batch Hardware Procurement

A purchase covering multiple equipment positions needs an explicit unit of sale because this PID identifies a 10-pack bundle. Match the requested chassis quantity to the quotation, receiving schedule, asset records, and invoice. Specify whether the purchase order covers the complete bundle or individually quoted units.

Legacy Estate Sparing

An existing estate needing replacement inventory must distinguish equipment availability from continued manufacturer support. February 28, 2027 is the last date of Cisco support for this bundle. Record the intended retention period, existing service entitlement, acceptance requirements, and replacement schedule before approving the purchase order.

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100G connections to upstream switches

The fixed uplinks stop at 40G. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the replacement with six 40/100G uplinks; specify the required link speed when selecting connectivity.

Ongoing manufacturer security maintenance

Security support ended February 24, 2025. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the named replacement; hardware support remaining on the older bundle does not extend security maintenance.

Product Comparison Table

Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN Nexus 3172TQ 48-Port 10 Gigabit Switch, 6x40G Uplinks, 10-Pack BundleN3K-C3172TQ-10PKBNCisco N3K-C3172-FA-L3 Nexus 3172PQ 48-Port 10 Gigabit Switch, 6x40G Uplinks, LAN EnterpriseN3K-C3172-FA-L3Cisco N3K-C3132-FD-L3 Nexus 3132Q 32-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4x10G SFP+ Ports, LAN EnterpriseN3K-C3132-FD-L3Cisco N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 Nexus 3132Q-X 32-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, LAN EnterpriseN3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3Nexus 3132Q-V, 32 QSFP+ portsN3K-C3132Q-V
Depth505 mm432 mm505 mm505 mm505 mm
Ethernet Technology10 Gigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet40 Gigabit Ethernet40 Gigabit Ethernet40 Gigabit Ethernet
Flash Memory2 GB2 GB4 GB4 GB16 GB
Form FactorRack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1U
Height44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Manufacturer Part NumberN3K-C3172TQ-10PKBNN3K-C3172-FA-L3N3K-C3132-FD-L3N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3N3K-C3132Q-V
Memory4 GB4 GB4 GB4 GB16 GB
Power Consumption440W293W340W290W290W
Switching Capacity1400 Gbps1400 Gbps2500 Gbps2500 Gbps2560 Gbps
Weight10 kg8.4 kg.9.3 kg9.3 kg8.5 kg.
Width439 mm439 mm439 mm439 mm439 mm

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Questions & Answers

What does N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN mean?

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN identifies the Nexus 3172TQ 10-pack bundle. N3K belongs to the Nexus 3000 family, C3172TQ identifies the model, and 10PKBN identifies the bundle.

How is the Nexus 3172TQ managed?

The Nexus 3172TQ supports console and SSHv2 CLI access, NETCONF/XML, SNMP, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

Is N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN discontinued?

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN reached end of sale February 25, 2022. Cisco security maintenance ended February 24, 2025; eligible hardware support ends February 28, 2027.

Which conditions and warranties does ORM offer for N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN?

ORM offers new sealed and certified refurbished N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN. New orders carry up to a 3-year extended warranty; certified refurbished orders carry up to 1 year. Every condition has 30-day returns, terms apply. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty cannot extend beyond February 28, 2027.

Which licenses does the Nexus 3172TQ use?

The Nexus 3172TQ includes Base N3K-BAS1K9; LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9 adds BGP and VRF-lite. Nexus 9000 mode requires N3K-LAN1K9 for all Layer 3 features.

Can N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN support traffic-monitoring aggregation?

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN supports TAP/SPAN aggregation with the separate Cisco Nexus Data Broker license NDB-FX-SWT-K9.

What is the difference between N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN and N3K-C3172TQ-32T?

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN bundles fully enabled switches; discontinued N3K-C3172TQ-32T starts with 32 enabled copper ports instead of 48.

What is the difference between N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN and N3K-C3172TQ-XL?

The original Nexus 3172TQ has 4 GB memory; discontinued N3K-C3172TQ-XL has 8 GB for object-model programming.

What is the difference between N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN and N9K-C93108TC-FX3P?

N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN has 40G uplinks; replacement N9K-C93108TC-FX3P supports 100G uplinks for higher-speed upstream connections.

Which unit quantities should a N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN purchase order specify?

A N3K-C3172TQ-10PKBN purchase order should distinguish bundle quantity from chassis quantity because the PID identifies a 10-pack. Match the quotation's unit of sale before approval.