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

N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3

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Description

The Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X is a high-performance, 1RU data center switch delivering 2.5 Tbps switching capacity with 32 QSFP+ ports, each supporting native 40GbE or 4x10GbE mode. Designed for leaf-spine architectures, this DC-powered model features forward airflow cooling and includes Base and LAN Enterprise licenses for comprehensive Layer 2/3 functionality. Ideal for cost-effective, power-efficient top-of-rack deployments in modern data centers requiring line-rate performance and flexible connectivity.

Features

Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching on all ports
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for Layer 2 multipathing and elimination of Spanning Tree Protocol
- 64-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) routing for Layer 3 fat-tree designs
- Comprehensive Layer 3 routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP
- VRF-lite support for network segmentation
- Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
- Comprehensive security: ACLs (4,000 ingress, 1,000 egress), DHCP snooping, storm control, PVLAN
- Advanced QoS with flexible queuing and scheduling
- Support for VXLAN overlay networks
- Cisco NX-OS operating system with proven data center features
- DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) support
- Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans
- Industry-leading low latency for high-frequency trading and storage environments
- SNMP, CLI, REST API management capabilities
- NetFlow for traffic analysis and monitoring
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and IEEE 802.1ad Q-in-Q
- Port mirroring (SPAN and ERSPAN) for traffic 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.

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Technical Specifications

32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports (each supports native 40GbE or 4x 10GbE 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: 4 GB RAM, 6 GB Flash
- MAC address table: Up to 288,000 entries
- VLANs: 4,096 supported
- Routing table: 16,000 prefixes and host entries
- Jumbo frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
- Form factor: 1RU rackmount
- Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.7 in (4.4 x 43.9 x 50.0 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
- Power: Dual redundant DC power supplies (400W)
- DC input: -40 to -72 VDC
- Airflow: Forward airflow (port-side exhaust)
- Cooling: Redundant (3+1) hot-swappable fans
- Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
- Management: 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 1x RS-232 console, 1x USB
- OS: Cisco NX-OS Software
- License: Base + LAN Enterprise (N3K-LAN1K9) included

FAQs

Q: What licenses are included with the N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3?
A: This bundle includes both Base and LAN Enterprise licenses (N3K-LAN1K9), providing full Layer 2 functionality plus advanced Layer 3 features including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF-lite, and multicast routing protocols.

Q: Can the QSFP+ ports operate in 10 Gigabit Ethernet mode?
A: Yes, each of the 32 QSFP+ ports can operate in native 40GbE mode or be broken out into 4x 10GbE mode using QSFP-to-SFP+ breakout cables, providing flexible deployment options for mixed 10G/40G environments.

Q: What is the difference between forward and reverse airflow models?
A: The FD model features forward airflow (port-side exhaust), where air enters through the fan tray and power supplies and exits through the ports. This is ideal for cold-aisle containment designs. Reverse airflow models (BD) have port-side intake for hot-aisle containment.

Q: Is this switch suitable for leaf-spine data center architectures?
A: Yes, the Nexus 3132Q-X is specifically designed as a high-performance leaf or access switch for data center deployments. It supports Virtual Port Channel (vPC) and 64-way ECMP for Layer 3 fat-tree designs, making it ideal for modern spine-leaf topologies.

Q: What power supply options are compatible with this model?
A: This model requires DC power supplies. It supports dual redundant 400W DC PSUs with -40 to -72 VDC input. The switch features hot-swappable power supplies for high availability.

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