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Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Nexus 3172PQ Switch

Supported through Feb 28, 2027

The Nexus 3172PQ was a 1RU top of rack switch with 48 SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP+ uplinks used in low latency data center fabrics. Cisco's bulletin lists the Nexus 9300 (N9K-C93180YC-FX3) as the direct replacement, adding MACsec encryption and SyncE timing support. Support contracts on the 3172PQ can no longer be renewed past the milestones below, so customers should plan the swap ahead of the last date of support.

Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Feb 25, 2022
End of Software Maintenance
Feb 25, 2023
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Feb 28, 2027

Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.

Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.

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Tell us what you run and a Cisco Solutions Specialist will map the replacement or support path with TAA-compliant, GPC-payable options. No obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the N3K-C3172PQ-10GE effective Feb 25, 2022. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Feb 28, 2027, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco N3K-C3172PQ-10GE?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Nexus 9300 (N9K-C93180YC-FX3), 48p 1/10/25G, 6p 40/100G, MACsec, SyncE. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.

Can I still get support for the N3K-C3172PQ-10GE?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Feb 28, 2027) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. After LDoS, independent third-party maintenance can extend hardware coverage. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.