Cisco N3K-C3016Q-40GE Layer 3 Switch

Cisco Nexus N3K-C3016Q-40GE is a Layer 3 switch featuring 16 x 40G QSFP ports for high-density interconnects in data centers and enterprise networks. As part of the Cisco Nexus family, it provides Layer 3 switching to route traffic between VLANs across fast 40G uplinks, supporting scalable, bandwidth-heavy workloads and large interconnects. The model designation N3K-C3016Q-40GE identifies this specific 16-port, 40G-capable configuration, and the unit is listed as Dual AC, indicating two power supplies for power availability in critical deployments. This setup offers flexible deployment options in networks that demand high-speed interconnects while maintaining compatibility with Cisco networking ecosystems and existing Nexus infrastructure, delivering reliable, scalable Layer 3 switching with high-speed 40G connectivity.