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REFURBISHED
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Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Refurbished 1RU 48-Port 10GBase-T Switch
MPN: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
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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 and reset to factory defaults. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT is a 1RU Nexus 3172TQ top-of-rack switch featuring 48 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports and 6 QSFP+ ports, each capable of native 40-Gbps or 4 x 10-Gbps breakout operation. Every unit ships professionally tested and reset to factory defaults, ensuring it arrives ready for immediate deployment. As a member of Cisco's Nexus 3100 platform, this switch runs Cisco NX-OS Software and is purpose-built for mission-critical data center environments.The Nexus 3172TQ delivers Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching at up to 1.4 Tbps and up to 1 billion packets per second in a compact 1RU footprint. Its 10GBase-T copper architecture makes it ideal for organizations migrating from 1-Gbps to 10-Gbps server connectivity without redeploying cabling infrastructure. The switch supports virtual port-channel (vPC) technology for Layer 2 multipathing, 64-way ECMP for Layer 3 fat-tree designs, In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), and both port-side exhaust and port-side intake airflow schemes with AC and DC power inputs.
This refurbished unit represents exceptional value for data center managers, network engineers, and IT procurement teams who need proven 10GBase-T top-of-rack performance without the cost of new hardware. WhaleyComm is ISO 9001, R2v3, and e-Stewards certified, and has served 5,000+ enterprise customers over 25+ years — every unit we ship is backed by our Lifetime Warranty.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer Part Number
N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
Product Series
Cisco Nexus 3100
Switch Model
Nexus 3172TQ
Form Factor
1RU (1 rack unit)
10GBase-T Ports
48 x 10GBase-T RJ-45 (each port also operates at 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps)
Uplink Ports
6 x QSFP+ (each supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet or 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet breakout)
Switching Capacity
Up to 1.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
Up to 1 billion packets per second (bpps)
Layer Support
Layer 2 and Layer 3
Operating System
Cisco NX-OS
NX-OS Minimum Release
6.0(2)U2(1)
Management Port
1 x 10/100/1000 out-of-band management
Console Port
1
USB Port
1
Fan Modules
4 (hot-swappable)
Power Supply
1 required (AC or DC); second slot for redundancy
Airflow
Port-side exhaust and port-side intake (forward and reverse) supported
ECMP
64-way equal-cost multipath routing
Virtual Port-Channel (vPC)
Supported
ISO/IEC Standards
Cisco NX-OS with ISSU and Fast Reboot support
Ideal Use Cases
Top-of-Rack Data Center Deployment
The Nexus 3172TQ is purpose-built as a top-of-rack switch, delivering line-rate 10GBase-T and 40-Gbps uplink connectivity in a single 1RU chassis for dense server environments.
1G-to-10G Copper Migration
The 48 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports allow organizations to migrate servers from 1-Gbps to 10-Gbps speeds while reusing existing copper cabling infrastructure, significantly reducing migration costs.
Layer 3 Fat-Tree and Spine-Leaf Architectures
With 64-way ECMP support, the switch enables Layer 3 fat-tree designs that prevent bottlenecks and improve resiliency — a natural fit for modern spine-leaf data center fabrics.
Redundant Fabric with vPC
Virtual port-channel technology eliminates Spanning Tree Protocol dependency and enables fully utilized bisectional bandwidth, making this switch well-suited for high-availability dual-homed server designs.
TAP and SPAN Aggregation
Using Cisco Nexus Data Broker and the Cisco Plug-in for OpenFlow, the 3172TQ can serve as a scalable, programmable TAP or SPAN aggregation switch, replacing traditional purpose-built matrix switches.
Budget-Conscious Enterprise Refresh
At a fraction of the new-hardware cost, this professionally tested refurbished unit lets enterprise IT teams expand or refresh 10GBase-T switching capacity while preserving capital budget.
What's Included
1 x Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Nexus 3172TQ Switch
Power cable(s) per unit shipped
Rack mount ears
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
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
The switch is compatible with standard QSFP+ transceivers and copper Twinax cables for 40-Gbps uplinks, and supports QSFP-to-4xSFP+ breakout cables for 10-Gbps upstream connectivity.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT is a member of the Cisco Nexus 3100 platform and runs Cisco NX-OS Software Release 6.0(2)U2(1) and later.
✓
NX-OS interoperates with any networking operating system, including Cisco IOS Software, that conforms to standard networking protocols.
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. Each of the 6 QSFP+ ports supports either native 40 Gigabit Ethernet or breakout mode as 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet, giving you flexible uplink options depending on your infrastructure.
Yes. The switch requires one AC or DC power supply for operation and provides a second power supply slot for hot-swappable redundancy. Both AC and DC input types are supported.
The Nexus 3172TQ runs Cisco NX-OS, supported from Release 6.0(2)U2(1) onward. Please note that Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the N3K-C3172TQ in October 2021; WhaleyComm recommends confirming your NX-OS version requirements with your team before deployment. Our engineering team is available at +1 214 607-4800 to assist.
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-C3172TQ-10GT Refurbished 1RU 48-Port 10GBase-T Switch
$395.00
Cisco
Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Refurbished 1RU 48-Port 10GBase-T Switch
MPN: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
$395.00
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