N3K-C3264C-E - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series

N3K-C3264C-E Hardware Identity

N3K-C3264C-E is the order identifier for the Cisco Nexus 3264C-E, a fixed 2-RU data-center switch in the Nexus 3000 Series. Cisco documents 64 QSFP28 ports documented for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet operation. Optics, cables, licenses and modular components are included only when itemized in the quote.

Dense 100G fabric inventory

Map all sixty-four lanes to spine, leaf, interconnect or reserved roles before ordering optics. A port-count claim does not define breakout capability, cable reach or the supported transceiver matrix. Record each peer's speed, media, connector, distance and redundancy domain, then calculate simultaneous power demand for the chosen modules. Cisco notes conditions on 930W DC redundancy for certain optics and temperature combinations, so the received power design must be validated against the actual optical bill rather than a generic dual-supply statement.

Acceptance test

Populate representative ports across the chassis, verify lane and breakout policy, test a fabric-link failure, and preserve optical diagnostics plus the tested NX-OS image.

Software and lifecycle control

Check current NX-OS support, optics qualification and the power-supply limitations documented for the selected optics and ambient temperature.

Quote checks

• Match the chassis PID, serial, airflow and power option to the received unit.
• List every transceiver, cable, breakout, license and support entitlement separately.
• Record the approved NX-OS or ACI mode, image checksum and rollback path.
• Preserve the port map, peer ownership and failure-test evidence with the asset.

Related Cisco data-center switch records

• N3K-C3132Q-40GE - compare port form, operating role and lifecycle.
• N3K-C31108TC-V - compare port form, operating role and lifecycle.
• N3K-C3524P-XL - compare port form, operating role and lifecycle.

Official source: Cisco Nexus 3264C-E Switch Data Sheet.