Cisco Nexus N3K-3064PQ-10GX 48-Port 10G SFP+ Managed Switch

Cisco Nexus N3K-3064PQ-10GX 48-Port 10G SFP Switch

Product Description



The Cisco Nexus N3K-3064PQ-10GX is a high-performance data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series, designed for ultra-low latency and high-density 10G networking environments. It features 48 × 10G SFP+ ports and 4 × 40G QSFP+ uplink ports, making it ideal for enterprise data centers, ISP backbone networks, and cloud infrastructures. Running on Cisco NX-OS, this switch delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, high throughput, and enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical networking.

Key Features & Specifications

• Speed: 10Gbps SFP+ + 40Gbps QSFP+ uplinks
• Ports:
  • 48 × 10G SFP+ Ports
  • 4 × 40G QSFP+ Ports (supports breakout to 4 × 10G)
• Switching Capacity: Up to 1.28Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 950Mpps
• MAC Address Table: Up to 128K entries
• CPU/RAM: Enterprise-grade Cisco Nexus architecture
• Switching Type: Layer 2 / Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Additional Features:
  • Cisco NX-OS operating system
  • Ultra-low latency switching for data centers
  • VLAN, QoS, ACL, OSPF, and advanced routing support
  • Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
  • Dual hot-swappable power supplies
  • 1U rack-mountable compact chassis
  • Redundant cooling fan architecture

Performance & Use Case

Ideal for:

• Enterprise data centers
• Cloud computing environments
• ISP backbone and aggregation networks
• High-performance server and storage networking

Handles:

• Ultra-fast 10G/40G data traffic
• Low-latency virtualization environments
• High-density fiber aggregation
• Continuous 24/7 mission-critical operation

⚠️ Not recommended for:

• Small office or home networking
• Basic Gigabit Ethernet deployments
• Users without advanced networking knowledge

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

• 48 × 10G SFP+ high-density ports
• 4 × 40G QSFP+ uplinks for backbone scalability
• Ultra-low latency enterprise performance
• Advanced Layer 2 & Layer 3 capabilities
• Reliable Cisco NX-OS platform

❌ Cons

• Requires expert-level configuration knowledge
• High power consumption compared to SMB switches
• Expensive for standard business use

Summary

The Cisco Nexus N3K-3064PQ-10GX is a powerful enterprise-grade 10G data center switch designed for high-performance networking environments. With ultra-low latency, massive switching capacity, and advanced Cisco NX-OS features, it is an excellent choice for data centers, ISPs, and organizations requiring scalable and reliable high-speed network infrastructure.

Contact Information

• Phone: 01877-778074, 01877-778075
• Email: centurycomputers534@yahoo.com
• Address: Century Computers is located at 1103/B, Level-11, Multiplan Center, New Elephant Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.