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N3K-C3132-BD-L3
Cisco N3K-C3132-BD-L3 Nexus 3132Q 32-Port 40 Gigabit Etherne...
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N3K-C3132-BD-L3 is a DC-powered Layer 3 data center switch with port-side intake airflow, 32 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ cages. The Cisco Nexus 3132Q belongs to the Nexus 3100 platform and uses a fixed 1U chassis for access or leaf connectivity in server networks. LAN Enterprise licensing distinguishes this bundle from hardware carrying only the base software feature set. Network-facing connections use pluggable optical or direct-attach interfaces rather than RJ-45 access ports, and the switch does not supply endpoint PoE. The discontinued N3K-C3132-BA-L3 is the AC-powered sibling with the same port-side intake arrangement. Specify the DC bundle when rack power distribution and airflow direction must remain aligned with an existing installation.
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2500 Gbps switching capacity supports the fixed-port fabric, while 1400 Mpps forwarding handles Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet processing. BGP, OSPFv2, RIPv2, static routing and EIGRP Stub provide unicast routing choices; PIM-SM, SSM and MSDP address multicast requirements. A 12 MB shared buffer pool provides queueing resources, with LACP and vPC available for link aggregation designs. N3K-C3132-BD-L3 carries 4 GB of DRAM and 4 GB of boot flash for NX-OS operation and image storage. MAC learning supports 288000 entries, while separate routing resources accommodate 16000 prefixes and 16000 host entries. Administration can use SSHv2 or the serial console, while SNMP, NETCONF and NX-API support monitoring and automation. Native 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is absent. The 340W maximum power figure, rather than the 210W typical operating figure, sets the equipment allocation for DC power planning; the typical value should not be treated as the upper bound.
Order N3K-C3132-BD-L3 new sealed or certified refurbished, and specify the required condition and quantity on the purchase order. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot and optics bay recognition; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco service ended October 31, 2021. For enterprise and volume orders, PO is accepted, government Net-30 and RMA with advance replacement are available across UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | LAN Enterprise |
Port Configuration | 32 x 40G QSFP+ / 4 x 10G SFP+ shared |
Max Power Draw | 340W |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended October 31, 2021 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C9336C-FX2 |
When server connections must remain at 10G while aggregation uses QSFP+ connectivity, breakout configurations support a maximum of 104 x 10G interfaces. The interface plan must distinguish native connections from split connections rather than assume unrestricted breakout across every port. Confirm the required operating modes and connector assignments before finalizing the purchase order.
When a routed fabric needs additional leaf capacity, 64-way ECMP and a total of 1024 Layer 3 interfaces define the relevant expansion limits. Routed physical interfaces, SVIs, port channels and subinterfaces share that interface total. Count the planned routed objects and equal-cost paths before specifying the purchase quantity.
When a staging environment must reproduce segmented configurations, the switch supports 4096 VLANs and configuration rollback. Role-based access control separates operator permissions while changes are rehearsed. Specify the required VLAN inventory, administrator roles and recovery procedure on the staging acceptance checklist before issuing the purchase order.
Native 100G network connections
Native Ethernet connections stop at 40G. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current migration endpoint with 36 x 40/100G ports, changing both connection speed and port density.
Ongoing Cisco hardware service
Cisco service ended on October 31, 2021 for Nexus 3132Q hardware. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current migration endpoint when continuing manufacturer support is a purchase requirement.
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| N3K-C3132-BD-L3 |  N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD |  N3K-C31108PC-V |  N3K-C3132Q-40GX |  N3K-C3172TQ-XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 432 mm | 566 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB | 64 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3132-BD-L3 | N3K-C3172PQ-XL-4BD | N3K-C31108PC-V | N3K-C3132Q-40GX | N3K-C3172TQ-XL |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Power Consumption | 340W | 293W | 360W | 290W | 440W |
| Switching Capacity | 2500 Gbps | 1400 Gbps | 2160 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 1400 Gbps |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 8.4 kg | 9.7 kg | 9.3 kg. | 10 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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N3K-C3132-BD-L3 identifies a Nexus 3132Q bundle with port-side intake airflow, DC power and LAN Enterprise licensing. N3K identifies the Nexus 3000 family, C3132 identifies the 3132Q model, B identifies reversed airflow, D identifies DC power, and L3 identifies the LAN Enterprise software bundle rather than another hardware generation.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 is managed through the console or remote CLI using SSHv2 or Telnet, with in-band and dedicated Ethernet management access. Cisco DCNM, SNMP v1/v2/v3, XML over NETCONF, Cisco NX-API and Linux Bash provide additional administration or automation paths. Select the interfaces permitted by the site's management policy.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 belongs to the discontinued Nexus 3132Q family, whose end-of-sale date was October 20, 2016 and last date of support was October 31, 2021. Cisco service has ended. The migration chain passes through discontinued N3K-C3132Q-XL and N3K-C3132C-Z hardware and ends at N9K-C9336C-FX2.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3132-BD-L3 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units. Returns are accepted for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's hardware warranty and service eligibility ended on October 31, 2021.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 includes LAN Enterprise licensing for NX-OS. N3K-BAS1K9 provides the base feature set, while N3K-LAN1K9 requires that base entitlement and adds BGP, VRF-lite, VXLAN and PBR. The LAN Enterprise bundle must not be confused with a chassis ordered with only the default base features.
Nexus 3132Q provides 32 native 40G QSFP+ interfaces, with four 10G SFP+ cages sharing connectivity with the first QSFP+ interface. Those SFP+ cages do not create 36 independent native interfaces. QSFP+ connections can operate at 40G or in 4 x 10G mode, subject to a maximum of 104 x 10G interfaces.
Yes, N3K-C3132-BD-L3 supports Layer 3 routing with its LAN Enterprise bundle, including BGP, OSPFv2, RIPv2, static routing and EIGRP Stub. Multicast support includes PIM-SM, SSM and MSDP. N3K-LAN1K9 also enables VRF-lite and PBR; routing features must match the installed software entitlements on the purchased unit.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 has a 340W maximum power figure and 210W typical operating power for the Nexus 3132Q hardware. The DC input range is -72 to -40V DC. Use the maximum figure for equipment power allocation rather than treating the typical operating figure as an upper limit.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 uses a 1U fixed chassis measuring 44 mm high, 439 mm wide and 505 mm deep, with a listed weight of 9.3 kg. Allow for the switch body and connection clearance when planning the cabinet. Port-side intake airflow must face the appropriate cold-air side.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 uses DC power, whereas N3K-C3132-BA-L3 uses AC power; both use port-side intake airflow and LAN Enterprise licensing. Both are discontinued Nexus 3132Q bundles. The DC bundle suits maintenance purchases for an existing DC-fed rack, while the AC bundle matches an existing AC-powered installation.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 draws cooling air through the port side, whereas N3K-C3132-FD-L3 exhausts air through the port side. Both are discontinued DC-powered Nexus 3132Q LAN Enterprise bundles. The intake version suits an existing rack presenting cold air to the ports; the exhaust version matches the opposite airflow arrangement.
N3K-C3132-BD-L3 stops at native 40G connectivity, whereas N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides native 40/100G QSFP28 connections. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current endpoint of the replacement chain. The older bundle serves existing 40G maintenance requirements; the successor addresses purchases requiring native 100G connections rather than another discontinued 40G unit.
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