• Cisco N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 32-port 40GbE QSFP+ switch
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Cisco N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 | Nexus 3100 32-Port 40GbE Switch, 4x 10G SFP+, Layer 3

N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3

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Description

The Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X is a high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center switch designed for top-of-rack deployments. Featuring 32 QSFP+ ports that support native 40GbE or 4x10GbE breakout mode, this 1RU switch delivers 2.5 Tbps switching capacity and 1.4 billion packets per second forwarding performance. Running Cisco NX-OS with the LAN Enterprise license, it provides comprehensive routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and advanced features like vPC and 64-way ECMP for scalable, resilient data center fabrics.

Features

Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching on all ports at full throughput
- Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology for Layer 2 multipathing without Spanning Tree limitations
- 64-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) routing for scalable Layer 3 designs
- Comprehensive Layer 3 unicast and multicast routing protocol suite
- Enhanced QoS with 8 egress queues, WRR scheduling, and WRED
- Advanced security: IEEE 802.1X, ACLs (4,000 ingress/1,000 egress), DHCP snooping, private VLANs
- Storm control for broadcast, multicast, and unicast traffic
- Flexible port mirroring (SPAN and ERSPAN) for traffic analysis
- LLDP and CDP for network discovery and topology mapping
- LACP support for up to 64 port channels with 16 active links per channel
- Cisco NX-OS operating system with proven stability and automation capabilities
- Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fans (3+1 redundancy)
- Comprehensive management via CLI, web UI, SNMP, DCNM, and programmable APIs
- Support for both fiber and copper cabling (Twinax DAC and optical transceivers)
- Configurable MTU up to 9,216 bytes for optimized data transfer

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

32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports (each supports native 40GbE or 4x10GbE breakout mode)
- 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports (multiplexed with first QSFP+ port)
- Switching capacity: 2.5 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1.4 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- Memory: 4GB RAM, 6GB Flash
- MAC address table: 288,000 entries
- VLAN support: 4,096 VLANs
- Routing table: 16,000 IPv4 prefixes, 8,000 multicast routes
- Jumbo frame support: up to 9,216 bytes
- Form factor: 1RU rack-mountable
- Power: Dual redundant 400W AC power supplies
- Airflow: Forward airflow (port-side exhaust)
- Management: CLI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, DCNM
- Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.7 in (4.4 x 43.9 x 50.0 cm)
- Weight: 20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
- Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the 3132Q and 3132Q-X models?
A: The 3132Q-X is a hardware revision that removes retimers, features a different port layout with LED lane selector, consumes 40W less power than the original 3132Q, and offers increased CPU performance for better management and processing capabilities.

Q: Can the QSFP+ ports operate in 10GbE mode?
A: Yes, each of the 32 QSFP+ ports can operate in native 40GbE mode or breakout to 4x10GbE mode using appropriate breakout cables or transceivers, providing deployment flexibility for mixed-speed environments.

Q: What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported with the LAN Enterprise license?
A: The LAN Enterprise license enables comprehensive Layer 3 routing including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP, HSRP, VRRP, 64-way ECMP, and advanced features like VRF-Lite and policy-based routing.

Q: Is this switch suitable for leaf-spine data center architectures?
A: Absolutely. The Nexus 3132Q-X is designed as a high-density leaf switch for modern data center fabrics, supporting vPC technology for Layer 2 multipathing, 64-way ECMP for Layer 3 fat-tree designs, and line-rate performance on all ports.

Q: What is the significance of the forward airflow (FA) designation?
A: Forward airflow (port-side exhaust) means cool air enters from the front and hot air exhausts from the rear. This is critical for proper rack cooling design and must match your data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle configuration.

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