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Fiber Access Switching for Data Center Leaf Connections

N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 is a managed Layer 3 data center switch with fixed fiber interfaces, AC power and port-side intake airflow. The bundle includes Base and LAN Enterprise licenses. Cisco Nexus 3132Q provides 32 QSFP+ interfaces and four SFP+ interfaces; the SFP+ connections share the first QSFP+ interface rather than adding independent capacity.

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Technical Details

N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 runs NX-OS and supports CLI, programmatic and centralized management. Its fixed interfaces support native 40G operation or 10G breakout, with 104 logical 10G connections as the stated maximum. Reserve the shared interface group when planning native SFP+ connections.

Ordering

ORM Systems offers N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 new sealed and certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, including optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, rated-speed port linking and clean boot; firmware is verified and configuration is wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity and destination on the purchase order; returns cover 30 days on every condition, and terms apply. POs are accepted, government orders qualify for Net-30, and RMA includes advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA coverage in the UK, EU, US and MEA for enterprise and volume orders.

Buying Notes

Buying NotesKey Specs

Replacement chain requires attention

Lifecycle refresh orders should specify N9K-C9336C-FX2 rather than the discontinued N3K-C3132Q-XL or N3K-C3132C-Z intermediate replacements. Original Nexus 3132Q hardware sales ended October 20, 2016.

Key Specs

Key SpecsKey Spec Values

Operating System

NX-OS

License Tier

Base / LAN Enterprise

Max Power Draw

340W

Lifecycle Status

Cisco support ended October 31, 2021

Replacement PID

N9K-C9336C-FX2, current replacement-chain endpoint

N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number
N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3
Brand
Cisco
Series
Nexus 3132Q
Use Case
Data Center
Management Type
Managed
Software Image
NX-OS
Layer
Layer 3
Routing Protocols
Static / RIPv2 / OSPFv2 / EIGRP Stub / BGP / PIM-SM / SSM / MSDP
Ethernet Technology
40 Gigabit Ethernet
RJ-45 Access Port Count
0
Power Input
Internal AC PSU
SFP+ Ports
4 x 10GbE
QSFP Ports
32 x 40GbE
Uplink Type
Fixed
Uplink Speed Class
40G
PoE Support
Non-PoE
Switching Capacity
2500 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
1400 Mpps
MAC Table Size
288000 Entries
IPv4 Route Scale
16000 Prefixes / 16000 Host Entries
Memory
4 GB
Flash Memory
4 GB
Form Factor
Desktop
Input Voltage
100-240V AC
Power Consumption
340W
Redundant PSU
Yes
Cooling
4 redundant fans
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C
Cisco Warranty
Ended October 31, 2021
Certifications
UL 60950-1 / IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1
Height
44 mm
Width
439 mm
Depth
505 mm
Weight
9.3 kg

Best For

Lifecycle Refresh

When a refresh starts from an installed Nexus 3132Q, separate replacement compatibility from continued manufacturer support. Original hardware support ended October 31, 2021. Follow the replacement chain through the discontinued intermediate models and specify the current N9K-C9336C-FX2 configuration before releasing the purchase order.

Sparing and RMA

When procurement needs a condition-matched spare, distinguish new sealed equipment from certified refurbished stock rather than treating both as interchangeable order lines. ORM's refurbished managed units are inspected, bench-tested, firmware verified and wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity and destination region on the purchase order.

Not Suitable If

100G Ethernet fabric connections

Native interfaces stop at 40G. N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides 36 40/100G QSFP28 interfaces, so moving to the current replacement-chain endpoint also changes the interface count.

Active manufacturer support coverage

Cisco service for Nexus 3132Q ended October 31, 2021. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current replacement-chain endpoint for a purchase requiring an actively sold model.

Product Comparison Table

Cisco N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 Nexus 3132Q 32-Port 40 Gigabit Switch, Fixed QSFP+ Interfaces, LAN EnterpriseN3K-C3132Q-BA-L3Nexus 31108TC-V, 48 10Gbase-T RJ-45 and 6 QSFP28 portsN3K-C31108TC-VNexus 3132Q 32 x QSFP+ and 4 SFP+ portsN3K-C3132Q-40GECisco N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 Nexus 3132Q-X 32-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, LAN EnterpriseN3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3
Depth505 mm566 mm505 mm505 mm
Ethernet Technology40 Gigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet40 Gigabit Ethernet40 Gigabit Ethernet
Flash Memory4 GB64 GB4 GB4 GB
Form FactorDesktopRack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1U
Height44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Manufacturer Part NumberN3K-C3132Q-BA-L3N3K-C31108TC-VN3K-C3132Q-40GEN3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3
Memory4 GB16 GB4 GB4 GB
Power Consumption340W470W340W290W
Switching Capacity2500 Gbps2160 Gbps2500 Gbps2500 Gbps
Weight9.3 kg10 kg9.3 kg9.3 kg
Width439 mm439 mm439 mm439 mm

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Questions & Answers

What does N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 mean?

N3K-C3132Q identifies Nexus 3132Q hardware; BA specifies AC power with reversed, port-side intake airflow; L3 identifies the Base and LAN Enterprise license bundle.

How is N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 managed?

N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 supports console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, XML over NETCONF, NX-API, Linux Bash, SNMP and Cisco DCNM management.

Is N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 discontinued?

N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 belongs to the discontinued Nexus 3132Q family. Hardware sales ended October 20, 2016, and Cisco support ended October 31, 2021.

What condition and warranty does ORM Systems offer for N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3?

ORM Systems offers N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 new sealed or certified refurbished. New units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty; certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year. Returns cover 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco warranty support ended October 31, 2021.

Which licenses are included with N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3?

N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 includes Base N3K-BAS1K9 and LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9 licenses.

What is the current replacement for Nexus 3132Q?

N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current replacement-chain endpoint for Nexus 3132Q. N3K-C3132Q-XL and its subsequent replacement N3K-C3132C-Z are both discontinued, so neither should be presented as the current successor.

What is the difference between N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 and N9K-C9336C-FX2?

N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides 36 40/100G QSFP28 interfaces and remains available to order. N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 is discontinued and uses 40G QSFP+ interfaces. The former suits a current 100G refresh; the latter is a legacy configuration.

Can Cisco support be renewed for Nexus 3132Q?

No, Cisco support for Nexus 3132Q cannot continue beyond October 31, 2021. The final service-contract renewal milestone was January 15, 2021, and the last date of support has already passed.

Does new sealed condition restore Cisco support for N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3?

No, new sealed condition does not restore Cisco support for N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3. The Nexus 3132Q hardware support deadline was October 31, 2021, regardless of whether an individual unit was deployed before that date.

What tests are performed on certified refurbished N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 units?

Certified refurbished N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed linking on every port, optics bay recognition, PSU status, fan status and clean boot. Managed units are also firmware verified and wiped to factory default.