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N3K-C3172TQ-32T
Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T Nexus 3172TQ 32-Port 10 Gigabit Switch...
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N3K-C3172TQ-32T provides 32 enabled 10GBASE-T downlinks and six fixed 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces for managed Layer 3 top-of-rack switching in the Nexus 3172TQ line. Copper interfaces also accept 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps connections, accommodating servers with different interface speeds. The Nexus 3100 chassis occupies 1U and uses non-PoE connections for independently powered equipment. A Base license supplies the included routing feature tier. The discontinued N3K-C3172TQ-10GT sibling starts with 48 enabled copper ports; the 32T configuration restricts initial port activation rather than removing the remaining physical connectors. Specify the enabled-port requirement separately from the chassis identity when matching an existing installation.
N3K-C3172TQ-32T price for new stock is $4,777.50, a 76.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $20,001.00. N3K-C3172TQ-32T refurb price is $6,053.25. N3K-C3172TQ-32T is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1400 Gbps switching capacity provides the chassis forwarding envelope across its fixed interfaces. 1000 Mpps maximum forwarding rate supports packet processing at line rate. N3K-C3172TQ-32T carries 4 GB of DRAM and 2 GB of boot flash for system operation and image storage. A shared 12 MB packet buffer accommodates traffic bursts, while buffer monitoring exposes utilization for analysis. Static routing, RIPv2, OSPFv2 and EIGRP Stub belong to the Base feature set; OSPFv2 remains subject to the Base package’s limited-route entitlement. BGP is outside that included tier. LACP, RSTP and MSTP support link aggregation and loop-control configurations. Hardware scale includes 288000 MAC addresses, 16000 routing prefixes and a separate 16000 host entries; routing-prefix capacity and host capacity remain distinct resources when sizing an installation.
Specify N3K-C3172TQ-32T as new sealed or certified refurbished on the PO; new orders carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty, and refurbished orders carry up to 1 year. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and a clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Cisco’s 1-year limited hardware warranty is bounded by February 28, 2027; returns are 30 days on every condition, terms apply. For enterprise and volume purchases, POs are accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and regional stock and RMA handling cover UK, EU, US and MEA, with advance replacement RMA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | Base — N3K-BAS1K9 |
Port Configuration | 32 enabled 10GBASE-T / 6 x 40G QSFP+ |
Replaces | N3K-C3064TQ-32T; end of sale June 7, 2016 |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale February 25, 2022 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P / N3K-C3172TQ-32T-RF (Cisco remanufactured) |
An existing installation moving from N3K-C3064TQ-32T follows a historical migration to this configuration. The predecessor reached end of sale on June 7, 2016, and used four QSFP+ interfaces. Before issuing the replacement PO, reconcile existing uplink connections, installed software entitlements and the required hardware condition.
A rack adding copper server connections beyond its initial entitlement needs a software expansion rather than another uplink card. N3K-16T-UPG= activates the remaining 16 copper interfaces. Before placing the PO, verify existing N3K-32X-LIC entitlement and specify whether the additional port activation must accompany the hardware.
A spare intended for an established cold-aisle arrangement must match the installed airflow direction. NXA-FAN-30CFM-F provides port-side exhaust, while NXA-FAN-30CFM-B provides port-side intake. Fan and power supply airflow must agree throughout the chassis. Specify the required direction and matching component PIDs before approving the spare-unit PO.
Native 100G uplinks to aggregation
N3K-C3172TQ-32T has fixed 40G QSFP+ uplinks, not native 100G interfaces. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P provides six 100G uplinks and also increases copper port density to 48.
Cisco support beyond February 2027
Cisco support for N3K-C3172TQ-32T ends February 28, 2027. Specify the current N9K-C93108TC-FX3P replacement for a purchase requiring a newer Cisco lifecycle rather than this discontinued chassis.
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| N3K-C3172TQ-32T |  N3K-C31108TCV-32T |  N3K-C3132Q-V |  N3K-C3132Q-40GX |  N3K-C3524P-XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 566 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm | 467 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 64 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 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 | 43.6 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3172TQ-32T | N3K-C31108TCV-32T | N3K-C3132Q-V | N3K-C3132Q-40GX | N3K-C3524P-XL |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Weight | 10 kg | 10 kg | 8.5 kg. | 9.3 kg. | 7.9 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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Reviewed on the 10 June 2018
High performance switch with excellent throughput.
Reviewed on the 22 October 2018
Handled heavy data center traffic reliably.
Reviewed on the 15 September 2018
Low latency and solid build.
Reviewed on the 6 July 2019
Great for 10G deployments.
Reviewed on the 17 April 2022
Very satisfied.
N3K-C3172TQ-32T identifies the Nexus 3172TQ chassis configuration with 32 enabled 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports and six QSFP+ interfaces. N3K-C3172TQ is the chassis designation, while 32T distinguishes the initial copper-port entitlement. The suffix does not identify a LAN Enterprise routing license or a particular airflow configuration.
The Nexus 3172TQ is managed through a serial console, CLI over SSHv2 or Telnet, XML NETCONF, SNMP and Cisco DCNM. In-band access and the dedicated Ethernet management port provide networked management paths. Specify management reachability and administrative access settings separately from the server-facing interface configuration.
N3K-C3172TQ-32T is discontinued: end of sale was February 25, 2022, and the last date of support is February 28, 2027. Security support ended February 24, 2025, and service renewals ended May 26, 2026. Existing eligible coverage stops at the final support milestone; N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the replacement.
ORM offers N3K-C3172TQ-32T new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Returns are 30 days for every condition; terms apply. Cisco’s platform warranty is 1-year limited hardware, bounded by February 28, 2027. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, firmware verified and factory-default wiped.
N3K-C3172TQ-32T includes N3K-BAS1K9 Base features; N3K-LAN1K9 adds BGP and VRF-lite in Nexus 3000 mode. Legacy feature licenses are discontinued. NDB-FX-SWT-K9 separately enables Cisco Nexus Data Broker TAP/SPAN aggregation. Permanent entitlements have no subscription term. Nexus 9000 mode requires N3K-LAN1K9 for all Layer 3 features.
N3K-C3172TQ-32T replaced N3K-C3064TQ-32T, which reached end of sale on June 7, 2016. The predecessor had four QSFP+ interfaces, compared with six on the historical replacement. N3K-C3172TQ-32T is itself discontinued, so distinguish this earlier migration target from the current replacement when planning another hardware purchase.
Yes, N3K-C3172TQ-32T enables all 48 copper ports with N3K-16T-UPG=; N3K-32X-LIC supplies the factory 32-port entitlement. The additional 16-port activation is separate from routing feature licenses. Specify the required port entitlement on the purchase order rather than treating the base PID as a fully enabled 48-port configuration.
Yes, the Nexus 3172TQ supports native 40GbE or four 10GbE connections on each QSFP+ interface. CVR-QSFP-SFP10G also supports a 1G or 10G interface with a suitable transceiver. Specify the far-end interface, media and matching breakout or adapter arrangement rather than ordering an unspecified QSFP+ connection.
N3K-C3172TQ-32T accepts AC or DC supplies with matching airflow. NXA-PAC-500W and NXA-PAC-500W-B provide port-side exhaust and port-side intake AC options, respectively. DC supplies operate in combined mode only, not redundant mode. Verify the installed supply configuration and fan direction before matching a spare to the chassis.
N3K-C3172TQ-10GT enables 48 copper ports where N3K-C3172TQ-32T enables 32 as shipped. Both variants are discontinued. The full-port configuration addresses existing racks requiring every copper interface enabled initially; the 32T configuration fits a lower initial connection count and requires a separate port upgrade for additional interfaces.
N3K-C3172TQ-XL has 8 GB of DRAM versus 4 GB in N3K-C3172TQ-32T. The extended-memory revision supports object-model programming, and both products are discontinued. Existing hardware standards determine whether the larger-memory chassis or the original-memory 32T configuration matches the intended replacement role; neither is a current-generation purchase.
N9K-C93108TC-FX3P provides six 100G uplinks where N3K-C3172TQ-32T provides six 40G QSFP+ interfaces. The replacement also has 48 copper ports instead of 32 enabled. The discontinued chassis addresses existing 3172 installations; the current replacement fits native 100G aggregation requirements and purchases requiring a newer Cisco hardware lifecycle.
No, N3K-C3172TQ-32T-RF identifies Cisco-remanufactured hardware, while ORM-certified refurbished N3K-C3172TQ-32T follows ORM’s inspection and bench-testing process. These are separate condition labels. Specify the exact PID and condition on the purchase order, and verify required software entitlements separately because hardware refurbishment does not replace the applicable license requirement.
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