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N3K-C3172TQ-6BD
Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-6BD Nexus 3172TQ 48-Port 10 Gigabit Ethern...
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N3K-C3172TQ-6BD combines 48 copper 10GBASE-T ports, six fixed 40G QSFP+ uplinks, and six bundled QSFP BiDi transceivers in a managed Layer 3 switch. The copper interfaces accommodate 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps connections, supporting server migration without requiring fiber interfaces at every endpoint. The Nexus 3172TQ uses a rack-mount 1U chassis for top-of-rack data center installation and provides data connectivity rather than endpoint PoE. Its included Base license supplies the starting routing entitlement. The discontinued N3K-C3172TQ-4BD bundle contains four BiDi transceivers rather than six, making the complete bundle identifier important when comparing otherwise similar hardware quotations.
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1400 Gbps switching capacity and 1000 Mpps forwarding support traffic across the fixed interfaces. 440W maximum power consumption establishes the electrical allocation, while typical operation is rated at 360W. Static routing, RIPv2, OSPFv2 with limited routes, and EIGRP Stub provide the included routing choices; BGP requires an additional entitlement. N3K-C3172TQ-6BD carries 4 GB DRAM and 2 GB boot flash for its operating environment. A shared 12 MB packet buffer accommodates queued traffic, and the MAC table supports 288000 entries. The Cisco Nexus 3100 platform also supports LACP, RSTP, MSTP, and virtual port-channel connectivity. Two redundant power supplies and four fans support the chassis, with port-side intake or port-side exhaust configurations available.
ORM Systems supplies N3K-C3172TQ-6BD new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on refurbished units, and 30-day returns on either condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, rated-speed links on every port, optics bay recognition, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configuration is wiped to factory default. Specify condition, bundle contents, power configuration, and quantity on the purchase order. For enterprise and volume orders, POs are accepted, government buyers have Net-30, and RMA with advance replacement is available through UK, EU, US, and MEA regional stock and RMA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | Base (N3K-BAS1K9) |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10GBASE-T / 6 x 40G QSFP+ |
Max Power Draw | 440W |
Lifecycle Status | End-of-sale February 25, 2022 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P |
Organizations standardizing repeat rack purchases can use power-on auto provisioning to load startup configuration rather than configure each unit interactively. The separate 10/100/1000-Mbps management interface supports an out-of-band network. Specify management connectivity, provisioning files, and the required software release before issuing the purchase order.
A lab validating server migration can test jumbo-frame behavior against the 9216-byte maximum MTU before approving production configuration. Keep traffic-generator settings consistent across the test path and include representative endpoint configurations in acceptance testing. Specify the staging requirements and acceptance criteria alongside the hardware order.
100G connections to upstream switches
The fixed QSFP+ interfaces stop at 40G. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the replacement with six 100G connections, so specify that model when upstream bandwidth requires 100G.
Native 2.5G or 5G copper connections
The copper interfaces support 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps, not 2.5G or 5G. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P adds those intermediate speeds across 48 copper ports.
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| N3K-C3172TQ-6BD |  N3K-C3164Q-40GE |  N3K-C3132C-Z |  N3K-C3132-FA-L3 |  N3K-C3132-BA-L3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 566 mm | 469.9 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 88.4 mm | 43.6 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3172TQ-6BD | N3K-C3164Q-40GE | N3K-C3132C-Z | N3K-C3132-FA-L3 | N3K-C3132-BA-L3 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 440W | 1100W | 493W | 340W | 340W |
| Switching Capacity | 1400 Gbps | 5120 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2500 Gbps |
| Weight | 10 kg | 16.8 kg | 8.71 kg | 9.3 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 442 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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N3K-C3172TQ-6BD identifies Nexus 3172TQ hardware bundled with six QSFP BiDi transceivers. N3K-C3172TQ names the switch hardware, while 6BD distinguishes the six-transceiver bundle. Use the complete identifier when specifying the order, because a quotation for the switch chassis alone does not establish the same included optical components.
The Nexus 3172TQ supports CLI management through its serial console, SSHv2, or Telnet, plus SNMP and XML NETCONF interfaces; Cisco DCNM supports centralized management. Both in-band access and the dedicated management interface are available. Specify the intended management path and administrative access requirements before configuration and staging.
N3K-C3172TQ-6BD is discontinued: end-of-sale was February 25, 2022, and hardware support ends February 28, 2027. Vulnerability and security support ended February 24, 2025; service-contract renewals ended May 26, 2026. Existing-hardware purchases therefore need a fixed support deadline and an explicit security-support acceptance decision.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3172TQ-6BD new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty is bounded by the February 28, 2027 last support date.
N3K-C3172TQ-6BD supports legacy Base and LAN Enterprise licensing plus NX-OS Essentials or Advantage subscriptions starting at 3 years and perpetual Advantage licensing. Legacy feature licenses are end-of-sale. Advantage requires N9K mode on this hardware; match software release, operating mode, and existing entitlements before adding licenses to the order.
N3K-C3172TQ-6BD includes six QSFP BiDi transceivers, whereas N3K-C3172TQ-4BD includes four BiDi transceivers. Both bundles are discontinued. For legacy-hardware procurement, the six-transceiver bundle suits orders needing six included optics; the four-transceiver bundle suits orders needing four, subject to confirmation of the actual supplied bundle contents.
N3K-C3172TQ-6BD provides 48 enabled copper ports, while N3K-C3172TQ-32T starts with 32 enabled copper ports and requires an upgrade license for the remaining 16. Both are discontinued. The former suits fully populated legacy racks; the latter suits existing installations intentionally maintaining a 32-port licensed configuration.
N3K-C3172TQ-6BD has six 40G QSFP+ interfaces, while N9K-C93108TC-FX3P has six 100G interfaces and is its replacement. The discontinued model addresses purchases retaining the existing 40G hardware generation. The replacement suits buyers specifying 100G upstream connections rather than extending an installation with the older switch.
The Nexus 3172TQ accepts NXA-PAC-500W or NXA-PAC-500W-B AC supplies and NXA-PDC-500W or NXA-PDC-500W-B DC supplies, with airflow matched to the chassis. Two supplies support redundancy. Specify the input type and airflow explicitly, and confirm the installed supply pair when the order is configured.
Yes, N3K-C3172TQ-6BD supports Layer 3 routing under its included Base license, including static routes, RIPv2, limited-route OSPFv2, and EIGRP Stub. BGP is not included in that starting entitlement. Identify the required routing features before purchase rather than treating the hardware's routing capability as proof of an advanced license.
Yes, N3K-C3172TQ-6BD supports four 10G connections from each QSFP+ interface in breakout mode, as an alternative to native 40G operation. The physical connection must match that operating mode. Specify breakout connectivity separately rather than assuming the bundled BiDi transceivers provide the required four-way 10G connection.
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