Cisco Nexus N3K-C3064PQ-10GX Data Center Switch | 48-Port 10G SFP+ High-Performance Network Switch
The Cisco Nexus N3K‑C3064PQ‑10GX is a powerful enterprise-grade data center switch designed for high-density 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and ultra-low latency networking. Part of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series, this switch delivers 48 × 10G SFP+ ports and 4 × 40G QSFP+ uplink ports, making it ideal for modern cloud infrastructure, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing networks.
With 1.28 Tbps switching capacity and up to 950 million packets per second forwarding rate, the switch ensures line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance across all ports, providing fast, reliable connectivity for mission-critical applications.
Built with a compact 1RU rack-mount design, redundant power supplies, and advanced Cisco NX-OS features, the Cisco Nexus N3K-C3064PQ-10GX is widely used in enterprise data centers, cloud platforms, financial networks, and large IT infrastructures.
Specification Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus N3K-C3064PQ-10GX |
| Brand | Cisco |
| Series | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series |
| Switch Type | Data Center Ethernet Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-Mount |
| Ports | 48 × 10G SFP+ ports |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × QSFP+ (40GbE or 4×10GbE breakout) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.28 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 950 Mpps |
| Maximum MTU | 9216 bytes (Jumbo Frames) |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4096 VLANs |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable |
| Cooling | Fan tray with redundant fans |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 4.4 × 43.9 × 50.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 9.3 kg |
| Application | Data center, cloud networking, enterprise infrastructure |
Cisco Nexus N3K-C3064PQ-10GX Switch Description
The Cisco Nexus N3K-C3064PQ-10GX 10G SFP+ switch is engineered for high-performance top-of-rack (ToR) deployments in modern data centers. It provides 48 high-speed 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports that support both 1GbE and 10GbE connections, allowing flexible connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and network infrastructure.
In addition, the switch features 4 QSFP+ ports, each capable of delivering 40-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks or 4×10GbE breakout connections, enabling scalable aggregation and high-bandwidth connectivity between racks and core network layers.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the device offers advanced networking capabilities such as Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, virtualization support, and automation APIs. These features allow network administrators to manage large-scale infrastructures with improved efficiency and reliability.
The switch also supports advanced security and monitoring features such as ACLs, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, SNMP monitoring, and telemetry, ensuring better network visibility and protection against potential threats.
With its ultra-low latency design and high packet-processing capability, the Cisco Nexus N3K-C3064PQ-10GX is commonly deployed in high-frequency trading networks, big data clusters, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing infrastructures.
Key Features
48 × 10G SFP+ high-speed Ethernet ports
4 × QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports for high-bandwidth connectivity
1.28 Tbps switching capacity for large-scale networks
Up to 950 Mpps packet forwarding performance
Cisco NX-OS operating system with advanced automation features
Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies
Ultra-low latency architecture for data center environments
Where It Can Be Used
Enterprise data centers
Cloud computing infrastructure
Internet service provider (ISP) networks
Financial trading networks
High-performance computing environments
Virtualized server infrastructures
Large enterprise campus networks
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