Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX — Nexus 3064-X 48-Port SFP+ 10G + 4x QSFP+ Switch, 1RU
Technical Identity
The Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX is the Cisco Nexus 3064-X, a 1RU Layer 2/Layer 3 data center switch with 48 SFP+ 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports. It runs Cisco NX-OS and targets low-latency 10G top-of-rack and aggregation roles. Cisco's last day to order this model was April 28, 2017 (end-of-sale); Cisco's suggested migration path was the Nexus 3172PQ. Condition: Refurbished. Note on stock labels: our stock includes a unit with PID label N3K-C3064PQ-10GX V01 and a unit whose chassis marking reads MEXUS3064-X (a worn/degraded print of the NEXUS 3064-X chassis marking) — both are the same switch model; this listing covers both label variants.
Specifications
- Brand: Cisco
- Model / MPN: N3K-C3064PQ-10GX (Nexus 3064-X)
- Series: Cisco Nexus 3000
- Product type: Fixed data center Ethernet switch (Layer 2/3)
- Ports: 48x SFP+ 1/10GbE + 4x QSFP+ 40GbE
- Breakout: QSFP+ uplinks can operate in 4x10G mode (up to 64 usable 10G ports)
- Operating system: Cisco NX-OS
- Form factor: 1RU, rack-mountable
- Power / airflow: dual PSU bays; airflow direction depends on installed fan/PSU modules — verify per unit
- Lifecycle: end-of-sale (last order date April 28, 2017, per Cisco EoL bulletin); support milestones have lapsed — plan for self-maintenance or third-party support
- Stock labels: N3K-C3064PQ-10GX V01 and MEXUS3064-X (worn NEXUS 3064-X marking) — same model
- Condition: Refurbished
Engineering Context
The Nexus 3064-X was an enhanced revision of the widely deployed Nexus 3064, aimed at low-latency 10G server access with 40G uplinks. Its 48x SFP+ / 4x QSFP+ layout is the classic top-of-rack format: servers on the 10G ports, spine or aggregation on the 40G uplinks. It remains a practical refurbished choice for labs and cost-sensitive 10G access layers where standalone NX-OS operation is acceptable.
Use Cases
- 10G top-of-rack access with 40G uplinks to aggregation or spine
- Lab, staging, and certification environments running NX-OS
- Cost-controlled expansion or sparing of existing Nexus 3064/3064-X estates
- 1G/10G mixed server connectivity on SFP/SFP+ optics
What This Is NOT
- NOT a 25G/100G platform. Host ports are SFP+ 1/10G and uplinks are QSFP+ 40G — SFP28/QSFP28 speeds are not supported.
- NOT the original Nexus 3064 (N3K-C3064PQ-10GE). The -10GX is the enhanced 3064-X revision, a distinct PID.
- NOT the Nexus 3064-T. This is the SFP+ fiber/DAC version, not the 10GBASE-T copper version.
- NOT an ACI-capable Nexus 9000. Nexus 3000 hardware runs standalone NX-OS only.
- NOT a currently supported Cisco product. End-of-sale April 2017; vendor support milestones have lapsed.
- NOT supplied with optics, cables, rail kits, or software support entitlements unless explicitly stated.
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
- Optics/cabling: SFP/SFP+ 1/10G transceivers and DAC/AOC on host ports, QSFP+ 40G optics and 4x10G breakout on uplinks, per Cisco's optics compatibility matrix.
- Software: final supported NX-OS releases per Cisco documentation for the Nexus 3064-X; no new software releases are produced for this platform.
- Airflow/power: confirm intake vs. exhaust orientation of installed fan/PSU modules against your aisle design.
- Pre-deployment verification: confirm NX-OS image, optics support, and breakout configuration before production use; verify the exact hardware revision against the unit label.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the Cisco N3K-C3064PQ-10GX?
It is the Cisco Nexus 3064-X: a 1RU NX-OS data center switch with 48x SFP+ 1/10GbE host ports and 4x QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports.
Q. Does the N3K-C3064PQ-10GX support 25G or 100G?
No. It is a 1/10G + 40G platform. SFP28 25G and QSFP28 100G operation are not supported on Nexus 3064-X hardware.
Q. Can the QSFP+ uplinks break out to 10G?
Yes. The four QSFP+ 40G uplinks support 4x10G breakout operation, giving up to 64 usable 10G ports.
Q. What does the MEXUS3064-X label on one unit mean?
It is a worn/degraded print of the NEXUS 3064-X chassis marking — the letter N appears as M. The hardware is a standard Cisco Nexus 3064-X; the PID is N3K-C3064PQ-10GX. This listing merges both label variants.
Q. What is the lifecycle status of the Nexus 3064-X?
Cisco's last day to order was April 28, 2017, and support milestones have lapsed. Refurbished units are typically operated under self-maintenance or third-party support.
Q. What condition is supplied by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
Refurbished. Each unit is inspected and tested where test topology is available, cleaned, and shipped in professional protective packaging from EU stock.
Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every N3K-C3064PQ-10GX unit ships with: (1) functional verification where test topology is available, (2) configuration wipe and inspection, (3) full cosmetic check, (4) professional protective packaging, (5) global B2B shipping from EU stock, (6) technical consultation for data center network design at no extra cost.
Condition: Refurbished. No optics, cables, rails, software licenses, or vendor support entitlements are included unless explicitly stated.
