Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL Ethernet & Network Switches
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Frequently Asked Questions
What port configurations does the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL offer?
The Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-XL features 48 x SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP+ ports, providing flexible high-speed connectivity for data center and enterprise network environments. This configuration supports up to 9216-byte jumbo frames across all ports for optimized performance. We offer this model as part of our comprehensive Cisco switch inventory at barcodesinc.com.
Does the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL support VLAN and spanning tree protocols?
Yes, the N3K-C3172PQ-XL supports advanced VLAN features including Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVRST+), MSTP with up to 64 instances, Spanning Tree PortFast, Root Guard, and Bridge Assurance. These capabilities ensure network redundancy and loop prevention in enterprise deployments. Contact us today for detailed configuration assistance available from our team.
What Layer 3 routing capabilities does this Nexus switch provide?
The N3K-C3172PQ-XL supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing with 1024 Layer 3 interfaces, 64-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP), and support for Static, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols. It also includes HSRP and VRRP for high availability, plus VRF-Lite and VRF-aware unicast capabilities. Our team can help you design routing architectures optimized for your infrastructure.
What EtherChannel and port aggregation features are available?
The switch supports Cisco EtherChannel technology with up to 24 ports per EtherChannel, LACP (IEEE 802.3ad and 802.1ax), and advanced PortChannel hashing based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 information. Virtual Port Channel (vPC) is also supported for seamless multi-chassis link aggregation. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore our complete Cisco Nexus switch lineup.
What security features does the N3K-C3172PQ-XL include?
The Nexus 3172PQ-XL provides comprehensive security with ingress and egress ACLs supporting up to 4096 entries, VLAN-based ACLs (VACLs), port-based ACLs (PACLs), and Layer 3/4 filtering for IPv4, ICMP, TCP, and UDP traffic. ACLs can be applied to virtual terminals (VTYs) for additional access control. Our team can assist with security policy implementation and best practices.
Is the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-XL suitable for data center environments?
Yes, the N3K-C3172PQ-XL is designed as an enterprise-class, data center-capable switch that supports high-density SFP+ and QSFP+ connectivity with advanced fabric capabilities. Its support for jumbo frames, ECMP, VRF, and comprehensive Layer 2/3 features makes it ideal for scalable data center and campus network deployments. Contact us today to discuss your data center switching requirements.
