C1-N3K-C3164Q, HKShanhai Group Limited Nexus 3164 Switch, 64xQSFP+ Ports/2RU

The HKShanhai Group Limited C1-N3K-C3164Q is an advanced enterprise-grade switch purpose-built for demanding data center and cloud environments. As a high-density spine switch, it is optimized to efficiently handle modern leaf-spine network architectures, delivering robust scalability and high throughput crucial for growing digital infrastructure. The C1-N3K-C3164Q comes equipped with 64 native QSFP+ ports, supporting both 40G and breakout to 4×10G or 4×25G speeds, enabling maximum flexibility in high-bandwidth deployments. With a powerful 5.12 Tbps switching capacity and ultra-low latency below 1 microsecond, it maintains consistent, high-speed packet processing needed for time-sensitive workloads. VXLAN support ensures advanced network virtualization and segmentation, meeting the needs of multi-tenant environments and improving security and network efficiency. Redundant power supplies and fans provide resilient operations, while comprehensive protocol support, including BGP and OSPF, empowers network architects to design flexible, future-proof fabrics. Designed to be managed via CLI, SNMPv3, RESTCONF, or NETCONF, the C1-N3K-C3164Q fits seamlessly into diverse network management workflows. Its robust compliance and proven MTBF of 350,000 hours make it an ideal choice for businesses aiming to ensure service continuity across enterprise, cloud, and high-performance compute scenarios. Whether serving distribution and aggregation in large-scale networks or enabling agile cloud data center deployments, this switch sets the benchmark for scalable, manageable, and resilient next-generation networking.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-N3K-C3164Q	C1-N9K-C93180YC-EX	C1-N7010-B2S2-R	C1-N5672UP4FEX10GT
Brand	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited
Port Configuration	64 × QSFP+ (40G capable, breakout to 4×10G or 4×25G)	48 x 10/25G SFP+ auto-negotiating ports, 6 x 100G QSFP28 ports (breakout capable to 4x25G or 4x10G)	Up to 512 1/10/40 GbE interfaces	48 × 1/10G SFP+ ports
Switching Capacity	5.12 Tbps	3.6 Tbps (full duplex)	n/a	1.44 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	2.38 Bpps	2.6 Bpps	n/a	1080 Mpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	No	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a