N3K-C3172TQ-XL Overview
The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-XL is a high-performance Nexus 3172TQ-XL Switch designed for data centers and enterprises. With its 48 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports and 6 QSFP+ ports, this switch provides fast and reliable network connectivity.
Quick Spec
Table 1 shows the quick spec of N3K-C3172TQ-XL.
| Ports | 48 10GBase-T RJ-45 6 QSFP+ |
| Product Type | Layer 3 Switch |
| Uplink Port | No |
| Compatible Rack Unit | 1U |
Product Features
- High-performance switch for data centers
- 48 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports for fast network connectivity
- 6 QSFP+ ports for high-speed data transfer
- 650W AC power supply for reliable operation
- 1.44 Tbps Ethernet switching capacity
Product Applications
- Data center networks
- Enterprise networks
- High-performance computing
Supported Options
Table 2 shows the supported options of N3K-C3172TQ-XL.
| Accessory | Model |
| Power Supply | N3K-PAC-650W |
| Fiber Optic Transceiver | SFP-10G-SR |
| Network Cable | CAB-10GSFP-1M |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3 shows the comparison to similar items of N3K-C3172TQ-XL.
| Model | Differences |
| N3K-C3164Q | 64 QSFP+ ports, higher forwarding rate |
| N3K-C3132Q-V | 32 QSFP+ ports, virtual machine awareness |
| N3K-C3172PQ | 48 SFP+ ports, POE support |





















