The Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T switch offers 32 ports of 10Gb copper connectivity and six QSFP+ 40Gb uplinks, supporting high-bandwidth applications. It delivers up to a switching capacity of 1.4 Tbps and a forwarding rate of one billion packets per second (Bpps).

The device is built with scalability in mind, featuring a MAC address table size that supports up to 288,000 entries for robust network growth. Designed for efficient cooling mechanisms, it uses front-to-back airflow configurations suitable for modern data centers focusing on temperature management strategies. This Layer-based solution provides reliable performance at both access and aggregation layers within IT infrastructures requiring low-latency functionality or enhanced throughput capabilities.

Cisco N3K-C3172TQ-32T : Nexus 3172TQ, 32 10GBase-T RJ45 and 6 QSFP+ ports. Each QSFP+ port can support 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet or 40 Gigabit Ethernet. Front-to-Back Airflow (Port Side Intake/ Reversed Airflow).