Nexus 3000 C3164Q-40GE Switch Overview

The N3K-C3164Q-40GE is part of the Cisco Nexus 3164Q series, offering 64 QSFP+ Ports in a 2 RU form factor. The Cisco Nexus 3164Q Switch is an ultra-high-density, power-efficient 10/40-Gbps switch designed specifically for the data center. This compact, two-rack-unit (2RU) model provides wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching across all ports, ensuring optimal performance for high-demand applications. Running the enhanced version of Cisco NX-OS Software, which also supports Nexus 9000 series switches, it offers a comprehensive suite of features that simplify image management. The Nexus 3164Q enables rich programmability, making it ideal for organizations running today’s applications and preparing for evolving needs in big data, cloud, and virtualization environments. With 3.8 bpps forwarding and an impressive 5.12 Tbps switching capacity, the Nexus 3164Q is built to handle demanding data center environments. Shop Cisco Switch models like the N3K-3164Q-40GE to benefit from 64 QSFP+ Ports, up to 40G Uplinks, and enhanced Layer2 and Layer3 functionality, making it the perfect choice for your Cisco Data Center Switch needs.

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Wire-rate Layer 2 and 3 switching on all ports,?with up to 6.4 terabits per second (Tbps) and up to 3.3 billion packets per second (bpps)
Robust programmability,?with support for Cisco NX-API, Linux containers, XML and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) APIs, the OpenStack plug-in, Python, and Puppet and Chef configuration and automation tools
High performance and scalability with a four-core CPU, 8 GB of DRAM, and 16 Mb of dynamic buffer allocation, making the switch excellent for massively scalable data centers and big data applications
Flexibility
(1) The QSFP28 port can be configured to work as 4 x 25-Gbps ports, offering deployment flexibility, with up to a maximum of 128 x 25-Gbps ports.
(2) Both fiber and copper cabling solutions are available for 10-, 25-, 40-, 50-, and 100-Gbps connectivity, including active optical cable (AOC) and direct-attached cable (DAC).
High availability
(1) Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology provides Layer 2 multipathing through the elimination of the Spanning Tree Protocol. It also enables fully utilized bisectional bandwidth and simplified Layer 2 logical topologies without the need to change the existing management and deployment models.
(2) The 64-way equal-cost multipath (ECMP) routing enables the use of Layer 3 fat-tree designs. This feature allows organizations to prevent network bottlenecks, increase resiliency, and add capacity with little network disruption.
(3) Advanced reboot capabilities include hot and cold patching and fast reboot capabilities.
(4) The switch uses hot-swappable power-supply units (PSUs) and fans.
Purpose-built NX-OS operating system with comprehensive, proven innovations
(1) Power-on auto-provisioning (POAP) enables touchless bootup and configuration of the switch, drastically reducing provisioning time.
(2) Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) and Python scripting enable automation and remote operations in the data center.
(3) Advanced buffer monitoring reports real-time buffer utilization per port and per queue, which allows organizations to monitor traffic bursts and application traffic patterns.
(4) EtherAnalyzer is a built-in packet analyzer for monitoring and troubleshooting control-plane traffic and is based on the popular Wireshark open-source network protocol analyzer.
(5) Complete Layer 3 unicast and multicast routing protocol suites are supported, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), Protocol Independent Multicast sparse mode (PIM-SM), Source-Specific Multicast (SSM), and Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP).

Specifications

N3K-C3164Q-40GE
Physical	· 2 RU fixed form-factor switch· 64 QSFP+ ports; each supports native 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet modes · 2 redundant power supplies · 3+1 redundant fans · Management, console, and USB flash-memory ports
Performance	· 5.12 Tbps switching capacity · Forwarding rate up to 3.8 bpps · Line-rate traffic throughput (both Layer 2 and 3) on all ports · Configurable maximum transmission units (MTUs) of up to 9216 bytes (jumbo frames)
Hardware tables and scalability	Number of VLANS	MSTP: 4096
	Number of spanning-tree instances	MSTP: 64 RPVST+: 507
	Number of access control list (ACL) entries	4000 to 16000 ingress1000 to 4000 egress
	Routing table	Maximum number of longest prefix match (LPM) routes 128,000Maximum number of IP host entries 120,000Maximum number of MAC address entries 96,000
	Number of EtherChannels	256
	Number of ports per EtherChannel	32
	Buffer size	48 MB shared
	System memory	16 GB
Power	Frequency	50 to 60 Hz
	Power supply types	AC
	Typical operating power	803 Watts (W) with SR4 optics at 100% load; 2 PSUs
	Maximum power	1100 Watts (W)
	AC PSUs · Input voltage · Frequency · Efficiency	· 200 to 240 VAC · 50 to 60 Hz · 93% at 220V
	Typical heat dissipation	2739 BTU/hr (with SR4 optics at 100% load)
	Maximum heat dissipation	3753 BTU/hr
Cooling	Port-side intake and port-side exhaust optionsPort-side intake: YesPort-side exhaust: Post FCS
Dimensions	3.48 x 17.41 x 22.32in. (88.4 x 442 x 566 mm)
Environment	Weight	37 lb (16.8kg)
	Operating temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
	Storage temperature	-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
	Operating relative humidity	· 10 to 85% noncondensing · Up to 5 days at maximum (85%) humidity Recommend ASHRAE data center environment
	Storage relative humidity	5% to 95% noncondensing
	Altitude	0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3000m)

Recommended Elements

Model	Description
QSFP-40G-SR-BD	Cisco QSFP40G BiDi Short-reach Transceiver
QSFP-H40G-AOC1M	QSFP 40G Active Optical Cable 1m
QSFP-H40G-AOC2M	QSFP 40G Active Optical Cable 2m
QSFP-H40G-AOC3M	QSFP 40G Active Optical Cable 3m
QSFP-H40G-AOC5M	QSFP 40G Active Optical Cable 5m
QSFP-H40G-AOC7M	QSFP 40G Active Optical Cable 7m
QSFP-H40G-AOC10M	QSFP 40G Active Optical Cable 10m
QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10Gbps Active Optical Cable 1m
QSFP-4X10G-AOC2M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10Gbps Active Optical Cable 2m
QSFP-4X10G-AOC3M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10Gbps Active Optical Cable 3m
QSFP-4X10G-AOC5M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10Gbps Active Optical Cable 5m
QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10Gbps Active Optical Cable 7m
QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10Gbps Active Optical Cable 10m
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10-Gbps passive copper splitter cable, 5m
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU3M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10-Gbps passive copper splitter cable, 3m
QSFP-4SFP10G-CU1M	QSFP to 4 x SFP 10-Gbps passive copper splitter cable, 1m
QSFP-H40G-CU3M	40GBASE-CR4 passive copper cable, 3m
QSFP-H40G-CU1M	40GBASE-CR4 passive copper cable, 1m
QSFP-40G-SR4	40GBASE-SR4 QSFP transceiver module with MPO connector
QSFP-40G-CSR4	40GBASE-CSR4 QSFP+ transceiver module for MMF, MPO/MTP connector, 300m reach with OM3 fiber
QSFP-40GE-LR4	40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ transceiver module for SMF, 4 CWDM lanes in 1310nm window Muxed inside module, duplex LC connector, 10km reach
N9K-C9300-FAN3	Nexus 9300 Fan Module, Port side intake, Spare
N9K-PAC-1200W	Nexus 3164 1200W AC Power Supply, Port side intake
L-N3K-LAN1K9=	Nexus 3000 LAN Enterprise License, eDelivery

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Product Code	N3K-C3132Q-40GE	N3K-C3164Q-40GE
Ports	32 QSFP+ ports; each supports native 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet modes	64 QSFP+ ports; each supports native 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet modes
Physical dimensions (H x W x D)	1.72 x 17.3 x 19.7 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 50.5 cm)	3.48 x 17.41 x 22.32in. (88.4 x 442 x 566 mm)
Switching capacity	2.5 Tbps	5.12 Tbps
Forwarding rate	up to 1.4 bpps	up to 3.8 bpps
Number of VLANS	4096	MSTP: 4096
Number of spanning-tree instances	· RSTP: 512 · MSTP: 64	MSTP: 64 RPVST+: 507
Number of EtherChannels	64 (with vPC)	256
Number of ports per EtherChannel	16	32
Buffer size	12 MB shared	48 MB shared
System memory	4 GB	16 GB
Frequency	50 to 60 Hz	50 to 60 Hz
Power supply types	· AC (forward and reversed airflow) · DC (forward and reversed airflow)	AC
Typical operating power	210W	803 Watts (W) with SR4 optics at 100% load; 2 PSUs
Maximum power	340W	1100 Watts (W)
Weight	21.5 lb (9.3 kg)	37 lb (16.8kg)

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