• Cisco N3K-C3132Q-V switch with 32x40G QSFP+ ports
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Cisco N3K-C3132Q-V | Nexus 3100-V 32-Port 40G QSFP+ Switch, 4x 10G SFP+, Layer 3

N3K-C3132Q-V

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Description

The Cisco Nexus 3132Q-V is a high-density 40-Gigabit data center switch delivering wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance in a compact 1RU form factor. Featuring 32 QSFP+ ports supporting native 40GbE or breakout to 4x10GbE per port, plus 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks, this switch is ideal for top-of-rack deployments in cloud, service provider, and high-performance computing environments. Running Cisco NX-OS, the 3132Q-V provides comprehensive routing protocols, VXLAN support, and ultra-low latency for demanding data center applications.

Features

Wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with line-rate performance on all ports
- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) support with hardware-based encapsulation/decapsulation
- Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) for multi-tenant overlay networks
- Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology for Layer 2 multipathing and active-active topologies
- Comprehensive routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP
- Redundancy protocols: HSRP, VRRP for high availability
- Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) routing for load balancing
- Advanced security: ACLs (16,000 ingress / 1,000 egress entries), DHCP snooping, storm control
- Quality of Service (QoS) with granular traffic prioritization
- Spanning Tree protocols: RSTP (512 instances), MSTP (64 instances)
- IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for accurate clock synchronization
- Power-on Auto Provisioning (POAP) for zero-touch deployment
- Python scripting and Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) for automation
- Advanced buffer monitoring with real-time per-port and per-queue visibility
- Ethanalyzer built-in packet analyzer based on Wireshark
- Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan modules
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
- Comprehensive management: CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Syslog, RMON, Telnet, DCNM integration

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

32x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports (each port supports native 40G or 4x10G breakout mode)
- 4x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports (multiplexed with first QSFP port)
- Maximum configuration: up to 104x 10G ports
- Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps full-duplex
- Forwarding rate: 1.4 billion packets per second (bpps)
- System memory: 16 GB DRAM
- Flash memory: 2 GB
- Packet buffer: 16 MB
- Form factor: 1 Rack Unit (1RU), 1.7" H x 17.3" W x 19.7" D
- Weight: 21.50 lbs (9.75 kg)
- Latency: Ultra-low ~650 nanoseconds
- MAC address table: 288,000 entries
- VLANs supported: 4,096
- Management interfaces: 1x 1000Base-T RJ-45, 1x RS-232 console, 1x USB
- Power supply: Redundant hot-swappable AC or DC PSUs (sold separately)
- Airflow options: Forward airflow (port-side exhaust) or reverse airflow (port-side intake)
- Operating system: Cisco NX-OS Software
- Standards compliance: IEEE 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.3ae, 802.1s, 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP)

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the 3132Q-V and standard 3132Q models?
A: The 3132Q-V is part of the Nexus 3100-V platform, which adds VXLAN optimizations and enhanced programmability features ideal for overlay network deployments. It includes 4 dedicated SFP+ ports multiplexed with the first QSFP port, offering flexible 10G/40G connectivity options for spine-leaf architectures.

Q: Can each QSFP+ port be used as four separate 10G ports?
A: Yes, each of the 32 QSFP+ ports can operate in native 40 Gigabit Ethernet mode or be broken out into 4x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports using breakout cables or compatible transceivers. This allows up to 104 total 10G ports when combined with the 4 dedicated SFP+ ports.

Q: What Layer 3 features are supported and do they require licensing?
A: The switch supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, HSRP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, and policy-based routing. Layer 3 functionality requires the N3K-BAS1K9 base license and N3K-LAN1K9 LAN Enterprise license for advanced routing protocols and features.

Q: Is this switch suitable for VXLAN overlay networks?
A: Yes, the Nexus 3132Q-V is specifically optimized for VXLAN deployments and supports Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) for scalable multi-tenant data center fabrics. It provides hardware-based VXLAN encapsulation and decapsulation with wire-rate performance.

Q: What automation and programmability features are included?
A: The switch includes Power-on Auto Provisioning (POAP) for zero-touch deployment, Python scripting support, Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) for automation, and comprehensive APIs. It also supports DevOps toolsets and integrates with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for centralized management.

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