N3K-C3164Q-40GE - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch
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N3K-C3164Q-40GE Overview
N3K-C3164Q-40GE 64-Port QSFP+ Switch
N3K-C3164Q-40GE is the exact Cisco Nexus 3164Q chassis PID: a 2RU fixed switch with 64 QSFP+ ports. Each front-panel port can operate as native 40GbE or four 10GbE lanes with a supported breakout assembly, providing a maximum logical density of 256 10GbE interfaces when the deployed NX-OS, optics and design support that mode.
Performance and buffer identity
Cisco specifies up to 5.12Tbps switching capacity, 3.8 billion packets per second and a 48MB shared buffer, with line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding. These figures identify the platform; actual application behavior still depends on packet size, traffic pattern, features and the installed NX-OS release.
Airflow and power BOM
The ordering table associates this PID with N9K-C9300-FAN3 port-side-intake fan modules and N9K-PAC-1200W power supplies. Verify that every fan and power supply has one consistent airflow direction, confirm the quantity and cord type, and match the rack's cold-aisle/hot-aisle layout before installation.
Lifecycle is the primary procurement risk
Cisco lists end of sale as 31 October 2019 and end of support as 31 October 2024. This means a working secondary-market unit is no longer covered by normal Cisco product support. Require a documented spare strategy, approved NX-OS image source, vulnerability exposure review and migration plan; Cisco's EOL notice points to the newer N3K-C3264C-E as the replacement for this PID.
Do not substitute 3264Q by name
N3K-C3264Q also has 64 QSFP+ ports but differs in buffer, auxiliary SFP+ ports, power families, airflow options and lifecycle. Treat configuration backups, optics, breakout maps and automation as items to validate rather than assuming a like-for-like replacement.
Acceptance evidence
Record PID, serial, NX-OS version, license, 64-port diagnostics, breakout configuration, optics/DAC PIDs, fan and PSU airflow, temperature and error counters. Confirm the approved rollback image and test management, console and USB access before the switch enters service.
Official evidence: Cisco Nexus 3164Q exact data sheet, Cisco N3K-C3164Q-40GE lifecycle record and Cisco Nexus 3164Q end-of-life notice.
N3K-C3164Q-40GE Specification
| Exact model / SKU | N3K-C3164Q-40GE |
| Exact PID | N3K-C3164Q-40GE |
| Form factor | 2RU fixed switch |
| Data ports | 64 x QSFP+; native 40GbE or 4 x 10GbE breakout per supported port |
| Maximum logical 10GbE density | Up to 256 with qualified breakout design |
| Performance reference | 5.12Tbps / 3.8bpps |
| Buffer | 48MB shared |
| Ordering power/airflow reference | N9K-PAC-1200W and port-side-intake N9K-C9300-FAN3; verify delivered BOM |
| Cisco lifecycle | End of sale 2019-10-31; end of support 2024-10-31 |
| Acceptance | PID/serial, NX-OS/license, optics and breakouts, 64-port test, airflow, PSUs, thermal/errors and migration plan |
| Source match | N3K-C3164Q-40GE: exact exact 3164Q 64-QSFP+ breakout density, 48MB buffer, airflow BOM and completed support lifecycle verified |
| Official manufacturer reference | Cisco official Nexus 3000 exact-model documentation |
N3K-C3164Q-40GE Warranty
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N3K-C3164Q-40GE FAQ
What is N3K-C3164Q-40GE?
N3K-C3164Q-40GE - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series 64 QSFP+ ports, 2RU switch is a CISCO Nexus 3000 Series Switches product supplied by YYST Global for enterprise IT procurement and infrastructure projects.
What interfaces and ports does N3K-C3164Q-40GE provide?
For N3K-C3164Q-40GE, the manufacturer specification lists data ports as 64 x QSFP+; native 40GbE or 4 x 10GbE breakout per supported port.
What are the power requirements for N3K-C3164Q-40GE?
For N3K-C3164Q-40GE, the manufacturer specification lists ordering power/airflow reference as N9K-PAC-1200W and port-side-intake N9K-C9300-FAN3; verify delivered BOM.
Is N3K-C3164Q-40GE available from YYST Global?
Contact YYST Global to confirm availability for N3K-C3164Q-40GE, the required quantity, exact configuration, delivery destination and current lead time before ordering. A product listing does not confirm current inventory.
What is the price of N3K-C3164Q-40GE?
The current reference price for N3K-C3164Q-40GE is US$ 12,656.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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