N3K-C3172TQ-10GT - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switch

N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Hardware Identity

N3K-C3172TQ-10GT identifies the Cisco Nexus 3172TQ, a fixed 1-RU 10GBASE-T leaf switch in the Nexus 3100. Cisco documents 48 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports and 6 QSFP+ ports. Optional modules, optics, cables, licenses and support are included only when explicitly itemized.

Non-XL copper refresh plan

Keep this non-XL product distinct from N3K-C3172TQ-XL: receiving must verify the exact PID and installed resources rather than borrowing the XL specification. Map each copper attachment and identify devices that can move to newer 100M/1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T interfaces. The six QSFP+ uplinks require a separate media and breakout plan. Define a staged rack migration with a port-by-port rollback sheet, because replacing forty-eight copper links in one window creates avoidable cabling and negotiation risk.

Acceptance test

Confirm the non-XL chassis label, exercise representative cable lengths and QSFP+ paths, and complete a pilot migration to the documented successor family.

Lifecycle boundary

Cisco's lifecycle notice lists this exact PID and a Nexus 9300 replacement; retain a dated migration and support decision.

Receiving controls

• Match the exact PID, serial, installed modules, airflow and power configuration.
• Record every port personality, optic, cable, breakout and peer relationship.
• Confirm NX-OS or ACI mode, image checksum, license and controller compatibility.
• Attach failure-test evidence and a dated migration decision to the asset record.

Related data-center switch records

• N3K-C3548P-10GX - compare media, port form, expansion and lifecycle.
• N3K-C3172TQ-XL - compare media, port form, expansion and lifecycle.
• N5K-C5672UP - compare media, port form, expansion and lifecycle.

Official Cisco source: Cisco Nexus 3172 Switches Data Sheet.