Description
Network Scalability and Performance of Switch
The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ is a 48-port, Layer 3 manageable switch designed for network scalability and performance. The switch features 48 10G SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP+ ports for 40/100G connectivity. It also has a non-blocking fabric architecture that provides a high-performance, low-latency network for data center and cloud environments. Additionally, the switch supports various features such as VXLAN, OTV, MPLS, and more to provide a comprehensive and flexible solution for data center networking. The switch also supports Cisco’s NX-OS software, which provides advanced features such as automation, security, and network virtualization.
Security and Compliance for L3 Switch
The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ switch supports various security and compliance features to help protect your network from potential threats and meet regulatory requirements.
One of the key security features of the switch is its support for Access Control Lists (ACLs) which can be used to control access to network resources based on source and destination addresses, protocols, and ports. The switch also supports advanced security features such as DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, and Dynamic ARP Inspection, which can be used to prevent common network attacks such as ARP spoofing and DHCP starvation.
The switch also supports Cisco’s TrustSec technology, which enables you to create secure and policy-based networks. TrustSec uses a combination of security features such as 802.1X, MACsec, and Segmentation to help ensure that only authorized users and devices have access to your network.
In terms of compliance, the switch supports features such as TACACS+ and RADIUS, which can be used to authenticate and authorize administrators and users. The switch also supports SNMPv3, which can be used to monitor and manage the switch securely.
Advanced Features of Managed Switch
The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ switch is equipped with a number of advanced features that can help to improve the scalability, performance, and flexibility of your network.
One of the key advanced features of the switch is its support for Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) which is a network virtualization technology that allows you to create multiple virtual networks on a single physical infrastructure. VXLAN provides a way to extend Layer 2 networks over a Layer 3 infrastructure and enables you to create large-scale, multi-tenant data center networks.
The switch also supports Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV), which is a technology that allows you to extend Layer 2 networks across multiple data centers. OTV enables you to create a single, logical Layer 2 network across multiple physical locations, allowing devices in different data centers to communicate as if they were on the same LAN.
Another advanced feature of the switch is Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), which is a technology that enables you to create high-performance, scalable, and reliable networks. MPLS allows you to create virtual circuits across your network, which can be used to prioritize different types of traffic and provide Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees.
General Information about this Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-6BD
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N3K-C3172TQ-6BD
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 3000
- Product Model 3172TQ
- Product Name Nexus 3172TQ Ethernet Switch
- Product Type Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 48
- Uplink Port No
- Modular No
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
Performance
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
- Network Technology 10GBase-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 6
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
