Name: N3K-C3064PQ-10GE Cisco Nexus 3000 Series C3064 48 x SFP+ Ports 10GBase-X + 4 x QSFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N3K-C3064PQ-10GE
Price: 449.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series C3064 combines a high port density of 10G SFP+ connections with 40G QSFP+ uplinks, making it suitable for data centers that demand fast and reliable Ethernet switching. It fits into rack setups and supports advanced network routing, positioning it well for enterprises aiming to optimize server connectivity and traffic flow.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N3K-C3064PQ-10GE
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10 Gbps,40 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	952.3 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4096
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SSH,Telnet,SNMP,HTTP/HTTPS
Security Features	RADIUS,TACACS+,802.1X,ACLs,SSH
Management Type	CLI (NX-OS),Web-based,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,SNMP,HTTP,HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Yes

Power & Cooling
Fans	3 (hot-swappable, front-to-back)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series C3064 switch is built for high-performance data center networking, providing a mix of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports. It is often found in environments requiring low latency and high throughput, such as enterprise networks and server farms. Engineers and network administrators benefit from its Layer 3 capabilities, allowing advanced routing and traffic management directly within the switch. Its rack-mountable form factor helps integrate seamlessly into existing data center racks. Key Features Dense 48-port 10G SFP+ configuration for server connectivity Four QSFP+ ports supporting 40G aggregation or stacking Layer 3 routing protocols enable flexible network design Compact rack-mount chassis fits standard 19-inch racks Supports low latency and high throughput for performance-critical applications This switch is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers, where it connects large numbers of servers and aggregates traffic efficiently. Its routing flexibility means it can serve both as a core switch or part of a leaf-spine architecture. Users see benefits in reduced network complexity and improved overall traffic handling.

Use Cases
The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series C3064 switch is commonly deployed in medium to large-scale data centers and enterprise environments requiring high-throughput and low-latency network connectivity. It is particularly beneficial for IT teams managing virtualized server farms, storage networking, and complex Layer 3 routing architectures. How It's Used: Aggregating server connections in hyper-converged data centers to support virtual machine traffic and east-west data flows. Providing 40Gbps uplinks for spine-leaf architectures in cloud service providers to optimize bandwidth and reduce bottlenecks. Enabling high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity in enterprise storage clusters with low latency requirements. Supporting campus core or distribution layers in large enterprise networks to facilitate inter-VLAN routing and advanced policy enforcement. Facilitating multi-tenant environments by segmenting traffic with Layer 3 routing for improved security and traffic management. This switch supports operational efficiency by consolidating high-density 10G and 40G ports into a compact rack-mount form factor, enabling scalable network growth without significant infrastructure changes. Its Layer 3 capabilities enhance routing performance, making it suitable for evolving enterprise and data center topologies.