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N3K‑C3172TQ‑6BD Specifications

Cisco Nexus 3172TQ – 48‑Port 10GBASE‑T RJ‑45 + 6 × QSFP+ (Bidi bundle)

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N3K‑C3172TQ‑6BD
Product Line: Nexus 3000 Series Switch
Product Series: Nexus 3172TQ (10GBASE‑T variant)
Product Type: Layer 3 Enterprise Switch
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 3172TQ Switch

KEY FEATURES:
• 48 × 10GBASE‑T RJ‑45 ports (supports 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps)
• 6 × QSFP+ ports (each supports either 4 × 10G or native 40G)
• High‑density 1RU form‑factor designed for Top‑of‑Rack deployment
• Supports forward and reverse airflow cooling schemes
• “‑6BD” suffix indicates a bundle with 6 QSFP Bidi (bidirectional) capability

PERFORMANCE:
• Switching Capacity: ~1.4 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to ~1 billion packets per second (bpps)
• Jumbo frame support: MTU up to ~9,216 bytes

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
• Enterprise‑class 24×7 operation
• Dual redundant power supplies supported
• Redundant (3+1) hot‑swappable fans
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C typical
• End‑of‑Sale: 25‑FEB‑2022; End‑of‑Support: 28‑FEB‑2027 for the 3172TQ family

PHYSICAL:
• Form Factor: 1RU rack‑mountable switch
• Typical Dimensions (H × W × D): ~1.7″ × 17.3″ × 19.9″ (~4.4 cm × 43.9 cm × 50.5 cm)
• Weight: ~22.05 lbs (~10.0 kg)