N3K-C3172TQ-XL - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switch

N3K-C3172TQ-XL Hardware Identity

N3K-C3172TQ-XL identifies the Cisco Nexus 3172TQ-XL, a fixed 1-RU copper leaf switch with extended memory in the Nexus 3100-XL. Cisco documents 48 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports and 6 QSFP+ ports; Cisco documents 8 GB RAM and a dual-core 2.5 GHz x86 CPU for the XL model. Optional modules, optics, cables, licenses and support are included only when explicitly itemized.

Extended-memory copper leaf inventory

Create a register for all forty-eight RJ-45 server links with negotiated speed, cable category, length and rack destination. The six QSFP+ ports can operate as 40G or 4x10G, so breakout ownership and oversubscription must be explicit. Record why the XL memory/CPU variant is required by the intended route, table or automation scale. During replacement planning, account for copper multi-rate behavior on the proposed successor rather than assuming every existing 10GBASE-T cable and peer will negotiate identically.

Acceptance test

Test 1G and 10G copper links, a 40G uplink and a 4x10G breakout, then verify airflow, redundant power and the approved NX-OS train.

Lifecycle boundary

Cisco has announced end of sale for this platform; confirm the published support milestone and its N9K-C93108TC-FX3P migration option.

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.

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• N3K-C3548P-10GX - compare media, port form, expansion and lifecycle.
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Official Cisco source: Cisco Nexus 3000 Hardware Installation Guide.