Cisco Nexus 3172TQ 48 10GBASE-T, 6 QSFP Ports | Data Center Switch

Support dense server connectivity and fast uplink aggregation with a switch designed for data center access layers that need both copper flexibility and high-speed fabric connections. The Cisco Nexus 3172TQ combines 48 10GBASE-T ports for direct server attachment with 6 QSFP ports for upstream or inter-switch links, helping teams simplify top-of-rack deployments while preserving headroom for growth. This configuration fits environments where 10GBASE-T remains the right choice for broad compatibility, yet uplink capacity still matters for storage traffic, virtualization clusters, and east-west workloads. By pairing copper access with QSFP uplinks, the platform reduces the need to choose between port density and aggregation bandwidth. That balance makes it a strong fit for refresh projects, mixed-vendor transitions, and data center segments that need predictable connectivity without unnecessary complexity. For procurement teams, the value is in the port mix: enough 10GBASE-T interfaces to serve a rack of servers, plus QSFP ports to keep the fabric from becoming the bottleneck. It is the kind of switch selected when uptime, port economics, and deployment consistency matter more than marketing claims.