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REFURBISHED
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Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX Nexus 3064-X Refurbished 1RU Switch
MPN: N3K-C3064PQ-10GX
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested to factory specification. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX is the Nexus 3064-X — a 1RU top-of-rack switch featuring 48 SFP+ ports and 4 QSFP+ uplink ports. Each SFP+ port operates at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps, while each QSFP+ port supports native 40 Gbps or 4 x 10 Gbps mode. This unit ships with dual AC power supplies and has been professionally tested and reset to factory defaults.Built on Cisco NX-OS, the 3064-X delivers line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching at up to 1.2 Tbps and 950 million packets per second — all in a compact 1RU form factor. As a true PHY-less switch, it is engineered for ultra-low latency and low power consumption, making it an ideal fit for high-frequency trading environments, financial co-location deployments, and dense data center architectures. Virtual PortChannel (vPC) support eliminates Spanning Tree Protocol constraints and enables full bisectional bandwidth utilization.
This unit represents a substantial savings versus new MSRP. WhaleyComm is ISO 9001, R2v3, e-Stewards, and UNEDA certified — and every unit ships with our Lifetime Warranty. Organizations that need proven Cisco Nexus performance without the new-hardware price tag rely on WhaleyComm to deliver it.
Technical Specifications
Part Number
N3K-C3064PQ-10GX
Product Series
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
Switch Model
Nexus 3064-X
Form Factor
1RU rack-mount
Total Ports
52 (48 SFP+ + 4 QSFP+)
Downlink Ports
48 x SFP+ (100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 10 Gbps per port)
Uplink Ports
4 x QSFP+ (40 Gbps native or 4 x 10 Gbps per port)
Switching Capacity
1.2 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
950 Mpps
Operating System
Cisco NX-OS
Layer 2 Switching
Line-rate Layer 2 switching on all ports
Layer 3 Switching
Line-rate Layer 3 switching on all ports
Virtual PortChannel (vPC)
Supported
Airflow Options
Forward (port-side exhaust) and Reversed (port-side intake)
Power Supply
AC and DC power input options supported
Power Supply Included
Dual AC (this unit)
VLANs Supported
4096
MSTP Instances
64
RSTP Instances
512
Ideal Use Cases
Data Center Top-of-Rack Deployment
The Nexus 3064-X is purpose-built as a top-of-rack switch, connecting server downlinks at 10 Gbps while uplinks at 40 Gbps connect to spine or aggregation layers — minimizing cable runs and maximizing density.
High-Frequency Trading and Financial Co-Location
The ultra-low latency PHY-less architecture and sub-microsecond switching make this switch a proven platform for HFT environments and financial co-location facilities where every nanosecond matters.
Enterprise Spine-Leaf Fabric
With 4 x QSFP+ uplinks supporting 40 Gbps or 4 x 10 Gbps breakout, this switch integrates seamlessly into spine-leaf fabrics alongside other Cisco Nexus platforms running NX-OS.
Big Data and Cloud Infrastructure
The 1.2 Tbps switching capacity and 950 Mpps forwarding rate can sustain the high-bandwidth, low-latency workloads generated by Hadoop clusters, distributed storage, and private cloud compute nodes.
Network Traffic Monitoring and Tap Aggregation
When paired with Cisco Nexus Data Broker, the 3064-X supports scalable tap and SPAN aggregation infrastructure, replacing traditional purpose-built matrix switches at a fraction of the cost.
Campus and Enterprise Network Upgrade
Existing Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure can be preserved during migration — the SFP+ ports operate in 1 Gbps mode, providing a cost-effective path to 10 Gbps without forklift upgrades.
What's Included
Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX Nexus 3064-X Switch
Dual AC Power Supplies
Rack Mount Kit
Certificate of Testing
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
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COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
SFP+ ports support Cisco-compatible 1G and 10G SFP and SFP+ transceivers, including direct-attach copper Twinax cables for in-rack connectivity.
✓
QSFP+ ports support 40G QSFP+ transceivers and breakout cables for 4 x 10G connectivity.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX runs Cisco NX-OS and is part of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series portfolio, providing native compatibility with other Cisco Nexus switches in spine-leaf and end-of-row architectures.
MANAGEMENT & AUTOMATION
✓
The switch is supported in Cisco DCNM for centralized data center management.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
Yes. The default NX-OS software includes a comprehensive Layer 2 feature set and a basic Layer 3 feature set. Advanced Layer 3 IP routing functions — such as full OSPF, BGP, and multicast — require an additional LAN Enterprise license to be installed. Contact our team to confirm the license state of this specific unit before purchase.
The standard airflow model uses port-side exhaust, meaning air enters through the fan tray and power supplies and exits through the port side. The reversed airflow (-B) version uses port-side intake, where air enters through the ports and exits through the fan tray — designed for hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment environments. This listing ships with dual AC power supplies; confirm the airflow direction with our team if your rack layout requires a specific orientation.
Yes. Each QSFP+ port supports either native 40 Gbps mode or a 4 x 10 Gbps breakout mode using a splitter cable with a QSFP+ transceiver on one end and four SFP+ transceivers on the other, allowing direct connectivity to upstream 10 Gbps switches.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX Nexus 3064-X Refurbished 1RU Switch
$125.00
Cisco
Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX Nexus 3064-X Refurbished 1RU Switch
MPN: N3K-C3064PQ-10GX
$125.00
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