• Cisco N3K-C3132Q-X-BD-L3 32x40G QSFP+ switch with sleek silver finish
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Cisco N3K-C3132Q-X-BD-L3 | Nexus 3100 32-Port 40G QSFP+ Switch, 2.5Tbps, Layer 3

N3K-C3132Q-X-BD-L3

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Description

The Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X is a high-performance data center switch featuring 32 QSFP+ ports delivering 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. Built on a compact 1RU form factor, this switch offers 2.5 Tbps switching capacity and 1.4 billion packets per second forwarding rate, making it ideal for spine-and-leaf architectures and top-of-rack deployments. The N3K-C3132Q-X-BD-L3 variant features DC power supplies with reversed airflow for port-side intake cooling and includes Base and LAN Enterprise licenses for comprehensive routing functionality.

Features

Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching on all ports
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) technology for Layer 2 multipathing
- 64-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) routing for Layer 3 fat-tree designs
- Comprehensive Layer 2 features: VLANs, STP, RSTP (512 instances), MSTP (64 instances)
- Advanced Layer 3 unicast routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, static routing, VRF-lite
- Layer 3 multicast: PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP
- High availability: HSRP, VRRP, dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies
- Security features: AAA, ACLs, DHCP snooping, storm control, Private VLANs
- Quality of Service (QoS): Classification, marking, queuing, and policing
- Management protocols: SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSH-2, CLI, DCNM support
- Hot-swappable redundant fans (3+1 configuration)
- Cisco NX-OS operating system with comprehensive feature set
- VXLAN support for network virtualization
- Policy-based routing (PBR) for traffic engineering
- Flexible cabling: supports fiber and copper QSFP+ transceivers and DAC cables

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.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

32 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports (each port supports native 40GbE or 4 x 10GbE mode)
- 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports (multiplexed with first QSFP+ port)
- Switching capacity: 2.5 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1.4 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- Memory: 4 GB DDR3 RAM
- Flash: 6 GB
- Processor: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Intel CPU with enhanced performance
- MAC address table: 288,000 entries
- VLANs: 4,096
- Jumbo frame support: 9,216 bytes
- Routing table: 16,000 prefix entries
- ACL entries: 4,000 ingress, 1,000 egress
- Power supplies: Dual redundant hot-pluggable DC power supplies (400W each)
- Airflow: Reversed (port-side intake)
- Typical power consumption: 210W
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches (4.37 x 43.94 x 57.15 cm)
- Form factor: 1RU rack-mountable
- Management: 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RS-232 console, USB
- Operating system: Cisco NX-OS Software
- Included licenses: Base (N3K-BAS1K9) and LAN Enterprise (N3K-LAN1K9)

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the 3132Q and 3132Q-X models?
A: The 3132Q-X is an enhanced hardware revision with improved CPU performance, removal of retimers for better signal integrity, different port layout with LED lane selector, and 40W lower power consumption compared to the original 3132Q.

Q: Can the QSFP+ ports operate in 10 Gigabit Ethernet mode?
A: Yes, each of the 32 QSFP+ ports can operate in either native 40 Gigabit Ethernet mode or 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet mode using QSFP-to-SFP+ breakout cables, providing deployment flexibility.

Q: What routing protocols are supported with the LAN Enterprise license?
A: The LAN Enterprise license enables advanced Layer 3 routing including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, HSRP, VRRP, VRF-lite, and policy-based routing (PBR).

Q: What is the reversed airflow configuration for?
A: The reversed airflow (port-side intake) design allows air to enter from the port side and exhaust from the power supply side, which is required in specific data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations to maintain proper cooling efficiency.

Q: Is this switch suitable for spine-and-leaf data center architectures?
A: Yes, the Nexus 3132Q-X is specifically designed for modern data center deployments as a spine switch or top-of-rack leaf switch, supporting features like Virtual Port Channel (vPC) and 64-way ECMP for Layer 3 fabric designs.

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