• Cisco N3K-C3132C-Z 32x100G QSFP28 Nexus switch with black silver ports
1 1

Cisco

Cisco N3K-C3132C-Z | Nexus 3100 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch, 6.4Tbps, Layer 3

N3K-C3132C-Z

POA
POA
POA
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Description

The Cisco N3K-C3132C-Z Nexus 3132C-Z is a high-performance data centre switch with 32 QSFP28 ports, each supporting 100G, 40G, 50G, 25G, or 10G operation with flexible breakout options. Built on Broadcom Trident3 architecture, this 1RU Layer 3 switch delivers 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 2 Bpps forwarding performance, making it ideal for top-of-rack deployments in software-defined data centres. Running Cisco NX-OS, it provides comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing capabilities with support for BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, and advanced features like Virtual Port Channel (vPC) and 64-way ECMP.

Features

Wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching on all 32 QSFP28 ports
- Broadcom Trident3 ASIC for high-performance packet processing
- Supports 100G, 40G, 50G, 25G, and 10G Ethernet speeds with flexible breakout
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, OSPFv3, IS-IS
- Multicast protocols: PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP v2/v3, MSDP
- VXLAN support for network virtualization and overlay networks
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for Layer 2 multipathing and redundancy
- 64-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) routing for Layer 3 fat-tree designs
- Comprehensive QoS with 8 egress queues, traffic shaping, and priority queuing
- Standard and extended IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, VLAN-based ACLs (VACLs), port-based ACLs (PACLs)
- Security features: Control Plane Policing (CoPP), DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard
- Spanning Tree Protocol: Rapid PVST+, MST, RSTP
- Link aggregation: LACP with up to 64-member port channels
- Jumbo frame support: Up to 9,216 bytes MTU
- Active buffer monitoring for real-time visibility into queue and buffer utilization
- Hot and cold patching, ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), and fast reboot capabilities
- Programmability: Python scripting, Cisco NX-API, JSON/XML APIs, Linux containers
- Power-on Auto Provisioning (POAP) for zero-touch deployment
- Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) for automation and policy enforcement
- Telemetry and streaming analytics for real-time network monitoring

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

View full details

specs-tabs

Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

32x 100G QSFP28 ports (support 100G, 40G, 50G, 25G, 10G speeds)
- Port breakout: up to 128x 25G or 128x 10G ports via 4x25G or 4x10G breakout per QSFP28
- Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 2 Bpps (billion packets per second)
- Switching type: Wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3
- CPU: 4-core processor
- Memory: 16 GB DRAM
- Packet buffer: 32 MB dynamic buffer allocation
- MAC address table: 168,000 entries
- IPv4 unicast routes: 24,000
- IPv4 multicast routes: 4,096
- VLANs: 4,096
- ACL entries: 4,096
- Form factor: 1RU (1 rack unit) fixed configuration
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.7 x 17.3 x 18.5 inches (4.4 x 43.9 x 47 cm)
- Weight: 13.8 lb (6.3 kg)
- Power supplies: Dual redundant hot-swappable (AC or DC options available)
- Cooling: Four hot-swappable fans (3+1 redundancy)
- Airflow options: Forward (port-side exhaust) or reverse (port-side intake)
- Management: CLI, web GUI, SNMP v2/v3, NETCONF, NX-API, Python scripting, POAP
- Operating system: Cisco NX-OS

FAQs

Q: What breakout options are supported on the QSFP28 ports?
A: Each QSFP28 port can operate in native 100G mode, or break out to 4x 25G, 4x 10G, or 2x 50G Gigabit Ethernet modes, providing up to 128x 25G or 128x 10G ports across the switch using breakout cables.

Q: What licensing is required for Layer 3 features?
A: The N3K-C3132C-Z requires the Cisco Nexus Layer 3 LAN Enterprise license (N3K-LAN1K9) to enable advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. The switch runs Cisco NX-OS with feature-based licensing.

Q: Is this switch suitable for spine or leaf deployments?
A: Yes, the Nexus 3132C-Z is designed for both spine and leaf deployments in modern data centre fabrics. Its high-density 100G ports, low latency, and support for VXLAN, EVPN, and Virtual Port Channel (vPC) make it ideal for scalable Clos architectures.

Q: Does the switch support both AC and DC power inputs?
A: Yes, the N3K-C3132C-Z supports dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies available in both AC and DC configurations, and offers forward or reverse airflow options for flexible data centre deployment.

Q: What transceivers are compatible with the QSFP28 ports?
A: The switch supports a wide range of Cisco-qualified QSFP28 and QSFP+ transceivers, including 100GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-SR4, as well as Direct-Attached Copper (DAC) cables and Active Optical Cables (AOC) for short-reach connectivity.

Recently Viewed

  • Request a Quote

    Looking for competitive pricing? Submit a request, and our team will provide a tailored quote that fits your needs.

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Call us Now  

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Contact us