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N3K-C3264Q
Nexus 3264Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch
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N3K-C3264Q Overview
N3K-C3264Q is built on a robust, scalable architecture that maximizes data center performance while offering versatile connectivity through an extensive port configuration and integrated stacking capabilities. Designed with advanced power management, it supports redundant power supply options that ensure continuous operation and high availability in mission-critical environments.
This switch delivers exceptional performance with low latency, making it ideal for enterprise and cloud infrastructures. Its reliable design and efficient scalability address demanding use cases—from high-density interconnect applications to access layer deployments—providing a future-proof solution for evolving network demands.
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N3K-C3264Q Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 350W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N3K-C3264Q
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- N/A
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 64 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 3264Q Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
N3K-C3264Q Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine-Leaf Fabric with N3K-C3264Q-Nexus 3264Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch
In a cloud provider’s hyperscale data center, network architects deploy the N3K-C3264Q-Nexus 3264Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch as a spine node in a leaf-spine fabric. This 9.6Tbps switch delivers sub-500 ns latency and built-in lossless buffering for consistent east-west traffic under microburst conditions. Benefit: Achieves 99.999% service availability, scales to 64×400 GbE uplinks, and reduces per-VM network latency by 20%—optimizing VM migrations, container orchestration, and on-demand elasticity.
AI/ML and High-Performance Compute Cluster Interconnect with N3K-C3264Q-Nexus 3264Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch
A research institution interconnects hundreds of GPU-accelerated nodes using the N3K-C3264Q-Nexus 3264Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch, leveraging 400 GbE ports with RoCEv2 for RDMA. This high-density switch supports deterministic throughput and ultra-low jitter for distributed training workloads. Benefit: Cuts AI model training time by up to 30%, ensures sub-microsecond synchronization across GPUs, and lowers cost per experiment through efficient link aggregation.
Multi-Tenant Cloud Interconnect for MSPs Using N3K-C3264Q-Nexus 3264Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch
A managed service provider builds a multi-tenant cloud backbone using the N3K-C3264Q-Nexus 3264Q, 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch with EVPN-VXLAN overlays over 400 GbE DCI links. Tenant networks are auto-provisioned, segmented, and secured with per-VLAN QoS policies. Benefit: Accelerates tenant onboarding by 5×, boosts network utilization by 40%, and delivers guaranteed SLAs with real-time telemetry and zero-trust micro-segmentation.
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Product Comparison Table 
 N3K-C3264Q |  N3K-C3172TQ-32T |  N3K-C3548P-XL |  N3K-C31108PC-V |  N3K-C3264C-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | N/A | 12.9 inches | 13.8 inches | 15 inches | 17 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.72 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | N/A |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3264Q | N3K-C3172TQ-32T | N3K-C3548P-XL | N3K-C31108PC-V | N3K-C3264C-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 64 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports | 32 x 10GBase-T ports, 4 x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | N/A | 64 fixed Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 40G uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 350W | 290 W | N/A | 300 W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 3264Q Switch | Cisco Nexus 3172TQ-32T Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 3548P-XL Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 31108PC Series Switch | Cisco Nexus 3264C-E Fixed Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | N/A | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | N/A | 1280 Gbps | 2560 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 2560 Gbps | N/A | 2560 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G | 40G |
| Weight | N/A | 10 lbs | 21.2 lbs | 20 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.52 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Haris Khan
4
Excellent for high speed fabrics.
Y
Yuki Tanaka
5
Consistent low latency.
A
Amanda Price
5
Reliable Nexus switching.
B
Bilal Qureshi
5
Very powerful platform.
M
Matthew Brooks
5
64 QSFP ports delivered massive throughput.
H
Haris Khan
4
Excellent for high speed fabrics.
Y
Yuki Tanaka
4
Consistent low latency.
A
Amanda Price
5
Reliable Nexus switching.
B
Bilal Qureshi
4
Very powerful platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus N3K-C3264Q switch?
The Cisco Nexus N3K-C3264Q is a 2RU data center switch offering 64 QSFP+ ports for high-density 40 Gbps connectivity, designed for spine-leaf architectures and demanding east-west traffic environments.
How many ports and what speeds does the Nexus 3264Q support?
The Nexus 3264Q provides 64 QSFP+ ports, each supporting 40 Gbps native or breakout to four 10 Gbps links, delivering up to 2.56 Tbps of switching capacity.
What is the total switching capacity of the N3K-C3264Q?
The N3K-C3264Q delivers up to 2.56 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and up to 1.92 Bpps forwarding rate for minimal latency and high-performance data center deployments.
Which software runs on the Nexus 3264Q?
The switch runs Cisco NX-OS software, providing modularity, programmability, high availability, advanced automation, and comprehensive Layer 2/3 feature support.
What high-availability features does NX-OS offer on this model?
NX-OS provides In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Stateful Process Restart, Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), and Virtual PortChannel (vPC) for zero-impact maintenance and high uptime.
Can the Nexus 3264Q switch be deployed in spine-leaf topologies?
Yes. The 64-port QSFP+ density, low latency, and advanced Layer 2/3 features make the N3K-C3264Q ideal as both spine and leaf in modern data center architectures.
What are the power and cooling specifications?
The 2RU switch supports modular AC or DC power supplies with front-to-back airflow. Typical power consumption is 1,200 W, optimized for data center efficiency.
Does the Nexus 3264Q support Virtual Device Context (VDC)?
Yes. VDC enables partitioning the physical switch into multiple logical devices, each with dedicated resources for segmented management and security.
What automation and programmability options are available?
The switch supports Python scripting, NX-API REST, Ansible, Terraform, and Cisco ACI integration for end-to-end automation and programmability.
What latency can I expect on this switch?
The Nexus 3264Q delivers line-rate forwarding with port-to-port latency as low as 600 ns for consistent, high-performance traffic handling.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements?
The switch occupies 2RU (3.5″) in a standard 19″ rack, measuring 17.5″ W × 26.3″ D × 3.5″ H and weighing approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
Which transceiver modules are compatible with the QSFP+ ports?
Compatible optics include Cisco QSFP-40G-SR4, LR4, BiDi, CWDM4, and IEEE-compliant breakout cables for 4×10 G configurations.
What management interfaces does the N3K-C3264Q offer?
Management options include a rear serial console port, dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet management ports, and an out-of-band OE wiring option.
What security features are supported?
NX-OS security includes control-plane policing, role-based access control (RBAC), Secure Shell (SSH), MACsec, TrustSec, and comprehensive ACL support.
Is the Nexus 3264Q energy efficient?
Yes. With 80 PLUS Gold-rated power supplies, dynamic fan speed control, and energy-efficient ASICs, the switch minimizes operational costs and heat output.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day advance replacement, plus optional SMARTnet for 24×7 support and software updates.