Cisco 3164PQ-10GX Nexus

Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GE Overview

The Cisco 3164PQ-10GX is a high-performance, dense, and energy-efficient switch designed for data center and enterprise network environments. Part of the Cisco 3164PQ-10GX 3100 Series, it provides flexible and scalable connectivity options, primarily designed for applications that require low-latency, high-throughput, and high-density switching.

• Port Configuration:
  • 64 fixed ports of 40-Gbps QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus).
  • 10-Gbps support: With appropriate QSFP+ to SFP+ adapters, each 40-Gbps port can be broken out into 4x 10-Gbps ports, providing a maximum of 256 10-Gbps connections.
• Uplink Options:
  • Supports both 10-Gbps and 40-Gbps uplinks, offering flexibility for various network topologies and scaling options.
• High-Performance:
  • Offers 5.12 Tbps of switching capacity with a forwarding rate of 3.8 bpps(billion packets per second), making it suitable for demanding workloads like cloud services, big data, and virtualization.
• Low Latency:
  • Provides ultra-low-latency forwarding, critical for performance-sensitive environments such as financial trading platforms and real-time applications.
• NX-OS Software:
  • The switch runs on Cisco NX-OS, a robust operating system that offers high availability and programmability, supporting both traditional and modern data center operations.
• Energy Efficiency:
  • Cisco Nexus 3164PQ incorporates energy-efficient technologies, reducing operational costs and the environmental impact.
• Form Factor:
  • The switch is compact with a 2RU (Rack Unit) form factor, ideal for high-density deployments where space is a premium.
• VLAN and Security:
  • Supports a wide range of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including VLAN tagging, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Quality of Service (QoS).
  • Includes security features like port security, DHCP snooping, and IP source guard, enhancing protection in data center networks.
• High-Availability:
  • Features such as In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU) and redundant hot-swappable power supplies make the switch highly available with minimal downtime.

Application

• Suitable for data center interconnects, cloud computing environments, and high-performance computing setups.
• Ideal for enterprises looking to optimize their network infrastructure for high-speed data transfer and connectivity.

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