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N3K-C3132Q-40GX
Cisco N3K-C3132Q-40GX Nexus 3132Q-X 32-Port 40 Gigabit Ether...
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N3K-C3132Q-40GX provides fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for managed Layer 3 data center switching. Its 32 QSFP+ ports operate alongside four 10G SFP+ sockets, but the SFP+ group shares the first QSFP+ interface rather than adding four independent connections. The Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X uses a compact 1U chassis for access or leaf deployments connecting servers and neighboring switches through fiber or copper cabling. Base license N3K-BAS1K9 accompanies the hardware. Within the Nexus 3100 platform, this revision removes retimers, changes the port layout, and adds an LED lane selector. The discontinued N3K-C3132Q-XL differs through its 8 GB system memory, compared with 4 GB in this model. That distinction matters when maintaining an installed environment standardized on a particular hardware revision.
N3K-C3132Q-40GX price for new stock is $6,294.75, a 73.7% saving from the Cisco list price of $23,935.00. N3K-C3132Q-40GX refurb price is $183.75. N3K-C3132Q-40GX is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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2500 Gbps switching capacity supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic across the fixed interfaces, while 1400 Mpps forwarding capacity provides the packet-processing ceiling. Line-rate operation across all ports applies to packets larger than 200 bytes. OSPFv2, EIGRP Stub, Static, and RIPv2 support routed operation under the Base license; PIM-SM, SSM, and MSDP cover its multicast functions. BGP is not included in Base operation. N3K-C3132Q-40GX combines 4 GB boot flash with a 12 MB shared packet buffer, giving configuration storage and packet buffering separate resources. The forwarding tables accommodate 288000 MAC addresses, with separate limits of 16000 route prefixes and 16000 host entries. LACP supports aggregated links, and RSTP and MSTP provide spanning-tree operation. Role-based access controls restrict administrative privileges, while buffer monitoring exposes utilization per port and queue. Four redundant fans provide active cooling, with airflow direction selected to match the installation.
ORM Systems supplies N3K-C3132Q-40GX in new sealed and certified refurbished condition. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. New units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty and certified refurbished units up to a 1-year warranty, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco coverage ended April 30, 2025. For enterprise and volume orders, specify condition and required accessories on the PO; ORM accepts POs, provides Net-30 for government, and supports RMA with advance replacement across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS. |
License Tier | Base N3K-BAS1K9. |
Port Configuration | 32 x 40G QSFP+ / 4 x 10G SFP+, shared. |
Replaces | N3K-C3016-BA-L3 / N3K-C3016-FA-L3 / N3K-C3016-FD-L3 / N3K-C3016Q-40GE; end-of-sale October 21, 2015. |
Lifecycle Status | End-of-sale April 27, 2020 / support ended April 30, 2025. |
Replacement PID | N9K-C9336C-FX2 / N3K-C3132Q-40GX-RF Cisco remanufactured. |
Global financial firms deploy the N3K-C3132Q-40GX-Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X, 32 QSFP+ ports, low power, low latency switch to interconnect matching engines, market data feeds and risk-management systems. With sub-600 ns port-to-port latency and 9 W per port power efficiency, trading desks achieve 15% faster order execution, sub-microsecond consistency for regulatory compliance and a measurable edge in high-frequency strategies.
Large enterprises and cloud providers integrate the Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X as the spine in a leaf-spine architecture to handle massive east-west VM traffic. Featuring 32 QSFP+ ports, 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and a 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate, it delivers congestion-free VM migrations and micro-segmentation. Its 290 W max chassis power draw cuts energy costs by 25%, boosting sustainability and TCO reduction.
AI research labs and hyperscale enterprises use the N3K-C3132Q-40GX-Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X to connect GPU-based deep-learning nodes. The 32 QSFP+ ports deliver 1.28 Tbps of non-blocking bandwidth and sub-microsecond latency, accelerating model training by up to 30%. Its low-power design aligns with green IT initiatives, reducing rack-level power consumption and carbon footprint.
A server refresh retaining 10G interfaces needs a breakout map rather than a socket count. The Nexus 3132Q-X supports a maximum of 104 x 10G ports using supported connection modes. Identify every server-facing connection and its required cable reach before specifying cable and optical quantities on the PO.
When an existing leaf design uses dual-homed connections, the purchase must preserve its port-channel layout rather than assume a shared control plane. The Nexus 3132Q-X supports 64 EtherChannels with vPC and 16 ports per EtherChannel. Confirm the peer configuration and interface assignments before specifying the switch pair.
When a routed-access expansion adds multiple interface types, check the aggregate interface requirement before repeating an existing chassis order. The Nexus 3132Q-X supports 1024 Layer 3 interfaces across routed ports, SVIs, port channels, and subinterfaces. Count all four interface types in the intended configuration and specify the required license with the order.
Native 100G connections
Native interface speed stops at 40G on this switch. The current N9K-C9336C-FX2 supplies 36 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports, so migration also changes the physical port count.
BGP with the included license
Base operation excludes BGP, VXLAN, VRF-lite, and PBR; these functions require N3K-LAN1K9. Specify that license rather than treating the hardware PID as a LAN Enterprise bundle.
Continuing support backed by Cisco
Applicable Cisco service ended April 30, 2025. The current N9K-C9336C-FX2 completes the replacement chain; its 36 ports require an updated connection plan.
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| N3K-C3132Q-40GX |  N3K-C3636C-R |  N3K-C3264Q |  N3K-C31108TCV-32T |  N3K-C31128PQ-10GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 793 mm | 566 mm | 566 mm | 602 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 44 mm | 42 mm | 88.4 mm | 44 mm | 86 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3132Q-40GX | N3K-C3636C-R | N3K-C3264Q | N3K-C31108TCV-32T | N3K-C31128PQ-10GE |
| Power Consumption | 290W | 1341W | 715W | 470W | 413W |
| Weight | 9.3 kg. | 16.1 kg. | 14.9 kg | 10 kg | 10.1 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 440 mm | 442 mm | 439 mm | 442 mm |
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Reviewed on the 28 January 2024
Low latency and high performance make this switch perfect for our latency-sensitive applications.
Reviewed on the 21 December 2023
The switch performs consistently under load. It's a reliable choice for high-performance computing environments.
Reviewed on the 13 November 2022
Excellent energy efficiency and predictable performance. It integrates seamlessly into our Nexus infrastructure.
Reviewed on the 27 May 2025
We've seen stable, low-latency performance since deployment. Ideal for data center aggregation layers.
Reviewed on the 16 August 2019
Compact design with impressive throughput. This switch delivers exactly what we needed.
N3K-C3132Q-40GX identifies the Nexus 3132Q-X fixed switch with 32 QSFP+ ports. The complete PID maps to the revised 3132Q-X hardware rather than Nexus 3132Q or Nexus 3132Q-XL. Its native interfaces operate at 40 Gigabit Ethernet, and the chassis includes Base N3K-BAS1K9 rather than a LAN Enterprise license bundle.
The Nexus 3132Q-X supports console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, DCNM, XML/NETCONF, SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3, NX-API, and Linux Bash. Management can use in-band interfaces or the dedicated 10/100/1000-Mbps management port. Role-based access controls assign administrative permissions, which should be established before the unit enters service.
N3K-C3132Q-40GX is discontinued: end of sale was April 27, 2020, and Cisco support ended April 30, 2025. The original replacement, N3K-C3132C-Z, is also discontinued. Its replacement is the current N9K-C9336C-FX2, so a new procurement requiring continuing Cisco support should follow the complete replacement chain.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3132Q-40GX new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year warranty. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's platform service and warranty ended April 30, 2025. ORM certification is distinct from Cisco remanufacturing under N3K-C3132Q-40GX-RF.
N3K-C3132Q-40GX includes Base N3K-BAS1K9; LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9 adds BGP, VRF-lite, VXLAN, and PBR and requires the Base license. Nexus 9000 mode uses a different arrangement: N3K-BAS1K9 is not applicable, and N3K-LAN1K9 covers all supported Layer 3 functions. Specify the operating mode and required feature package together.
N3K-C3132Q-40GX replaces N3K-C3016-BA-L3, N3K-C3016-FA-L3, N3K-C3016-FD-L3, and N3K-C3016Q-40GE, whose end-of-sale date was October 21, 2015. These are historical migration relationships, not confirmation that the replacement remains current. N3K-C3132Q-40GX is itself discontinued, so maintenance purchases should distinguish legacy compatibility from a new deployment requiring current hardware.
No, N3K-C3132Q-40GX multiplexes its four SFP+ sockets internally with the first QSFP+ port. The SFP+ group therefore does not provide four independent additional connections while that shared QSFP+ interface is in use. Choose the intended interface arrangement before assigning server connections or ordering matching cables and optics.
The Nexus 3132Q-X supports redundant power supplies with AC or DC configurations. AC choices include N2200-PAC-400W for port-side exhaust and N2200-PAC-400W-B for port-side intake; N2200-PDC-400W provides a DC port-side-exhaust option. Specify the supply configuration and matching airflow direction rather than assuming the chassis PID selects a particular supply.
The Nexus 3132Q-X Base license N3K-BAS1K9 supports Static, RIPv2, OSPFv2, and EIGRP Stub routing, together with HSRP and VRRP. Its multicast functions include PIM-SM, SSM, and MSDP. BGP belongs to LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9, so a BGP requirement must be identified separately from the included Base feature set.
No, the Nexus 3132Q-X uses vPC for Layer 2 multipathing rather than dedicated hardware stacking. Its fixed interfaces serve Ethernet connectivity, and vPC supports port-channel-based topologies. Specify the intended peer configuration and Ethernet interconnections for a paired deployment instead of adding a hardware stack kit or dedicated stack cables.
N3K-C3132Q-XL has 8 GB system memory, whereas N3K-C3132Q-40GX has 4 GB. Both models are discontinued, and Cisco support ended April 30, 2025. The X model matches an installed 4 GB hardware standard; the XL variant matches an 8 GB requirement when maintaining a legacy environment rather than specifying current hardware.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 bundles Base N3K-BAS1K9 and LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9, whereas N3K-C3132Q-40GX includes the Base package. Both PIDs are discontinued. The chassis-only selection matches legacy requirements covered by Base features; the licensed bundle matches an existing deployment that needs LAN Enterprise functions without treating those features as included in the base hardware PID.
N9K-C9336C-FX2 supports native 100G connectivity, whereas N3K-C3132Q-40GX tops out at native 40G. The current N9K-C9336C-FX2 follows the discontinued N3K-C3132C-Z in the replacement chain. Existing 40G environments may require the legacy model for maintenance compatibility; purchases requiring current hardware and native 100G should specify the successor.
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