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N3K-C3132Q-40GX
Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X, 32 QSFP+ ports, low power, latency
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N3K-C3132Q-40GX is a high-performance, fixed-architecture switch designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers. Built with robust hardware and dual redundant power options, it features a high-density port configuration that supports 40G connectivity through QSFP+ interfaces while delivering low latency and high throughput for mission-critical applications.
Engineered for scalability and efficient stacking, the N3K-C3132Q-40GX integrates seamlessly into environments that require rapid data processing and flexible network designs. Its advanced design supports layered routing capabilities, robust switching capacity, and reliable performance for diverse use cases such as storage networking, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
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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.
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 N3K-C3132Q-40GX |  N3K-C3636C-R |  N3K-C3264Q |  N3K-C31108TCV-32T |  N3K-C31128PQ-10GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | N/A | 18 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GE |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | N/A |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GE |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3132Q-40GX | N3K-C3636C-R | N3K-C3264Q | N3K-C31108TCV-32T | N3K-C31128PQ-10GE |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber / Combo | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber |
| Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 4 GB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 40 Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | N/A |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 40 x 40G QSFP+ ports | N/A | 64 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports | 32 fixed Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 350W | 175W | 150 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 3132Q-40GX Switch | Cisco Nexus 3636C-R Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 3264Q Switch | Cisco Nexus N3K-C31108TCV-32T Switch | Cisco Nexus N3K-C31128PQ-10GE Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | N/A | 24 SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 320 Gbps | N/A |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | 640 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Low latency and high performance make this switch perfect for our latency-sensitive applications.
The switch performs consistently under load. It's a reliable choice for high-performance computing environments.
Excellent energy efficiency and predictable performance. It integrates seamlessly into our Nexus infrastructure.
We've seen stable, low-latency performance since deployment. Ideal for data center aggregation layers.
Compact design with impressive throughput. This switch delivers exactly what we needed.
The Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X (SKU N3K-C3132Q-40GX) is a 1RU data center switch offering 32 QSFP+ ports with line-rate 40 Gbps performance, ultra-low latency, and energy-efficient operation.
The Nexus 3132Q-X provides 32 QSFP+ ports, each capable of 40 Gbps native or 4×10 Gbps breakout, for flexible high-density uplink and leaf-spine deployment.
The switch delivers a non-blocking throughput of 2.56 Tbps and supports up to 1.92 billion packets per second (pps) for consistent high-performance forwarding.
Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X achieves sub-microsecond latency (as low as 350 ns) at line rate, ensuring minimal delay for time-sensitive applications.