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N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3
Cisco N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 Nexus 3132Q-X 32-Port 40 Gigabit Et...
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N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 combines port-side intake airflow with 32 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports in a managed Layer 3 data center switch. NX-OS with LAN Enterprise licensing supports routed access and leaf configurations. Four native 10G SFP+ interfaces complement the fixed fiber connectivity of the Cisco Nexus 3132Q-X, rather than relying on an add-in uplink card. The 1U chassis uses four fans in a 3+1 redundancy arrangement. Fiber and copper QSFP+ cabling are supported, but the RJ-45 interface serves management rather than endpoint access; PoE is unavailable. N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 is the discontinued port-side exhaust variant, differing in airflow direction while retaining the AC-powered licensed-bundle configuration.
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2500 Gbps switching capacity accommodates Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic across the fixed interfaces, while 1400 Mpps forwarding defines the packet-processing ceiling. BGP, OSPFv2, RIPv2, EIGRP Stub, PIM-SM, SSM, and MSDP support unicast and multicast configurations; HSRP and VRRP cover first-hop redundancy. N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 has 4 GB DRAM and 4 GB boot flash for the running software environment and local image storage. A 12 MB shared buffer serves traffic queues, with per-port and per-queue monitoring available for burst analysis. The hardware supports 288000 MAC addresses and 16000 routing prefixes, with a separate allowance for 16000 host entries. LACP, RSTP, and MSTP support link aggregation and loop-control configurations, while jumbo frames reach 9216 bytes. Management paths on this Cisco Nexus 3100 platform switch include console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, XML over NETCONF, NX-API, SNMP versions 1 through 3, Linux Bash, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager.
Order N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 new sealed or certified refurbished, specifying quantity and condition on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. ORM warranty is up to 3-year extended for new units or up to 1 year for certified refurbished units; Cisco warranty service ended April 30, 2025. Both conditions carry 30-day returns, terms apply; enterprise and volume orders accept PO purchasing, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement.
| 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 | 290W |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended April 30, 2025 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C9336C-FX2 via discontinued N3K-C3132C-Z |
When a server row needs multiple 10G connections rather than native 40G links, Nexus 3132Q-X supports four-way QSFP+ breakout, with a maximum of 104 x 10G interfaces. Map the intended port modes and cable terminations, then specify the breakout connections and interface allocation before the PO.
When extending a routed leaf fabric, Nexus 3132Q-X supports 64-way ECMP and 1024 Layer 3 interfaces across routed ports, SVIs, port channels, and subinterfaces. Count the interfaces required by the intended topology and confirm the installed software configuration before specifying the routed-access build on the PO.
When preparing several switches before release to a data center, Nexus 3132Q-X supports Power-On Auto Provisioning and Python scripting for provisioning workflows. Embedded Event Manager can automate local actions, while configuration rollback supports staging checks. Specify the software release, provisioning files, and configuration acceptance checks before submitting the PO.
Native 100G fabric connections
Native interfaces on N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 stop at 40G. N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides 36 x 40/100G ports, increasing the port count while adding native 100G connectivity.
Active Cisco hardware support
Cisco service for N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 ended April 30, 2025. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current successor, with 36 x 40/100G ports rather than the older configuration.
Direct RJ-45 endpoint connections
N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 has no RJ-45 access ports; the RJ-45 interface serves management only. Native endpoint connections use QSFP+ or SFP+ interfaces, not direct copper Ethernet access.
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| N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 |  N3K-C3132Q-XL |  N3K-C31108TC-V |  N3K-C3132Q-40GE |  N3K-C3132Q-V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 505 mm | 566 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 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-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 | N3K-C3132Q-XL | N3K-C31108TC-V | N3K-C3132Q-40GE | N3K-C3132Q-V |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 290W | 290W | 470W | 340W | 290W |
| Switching Capacity | 2500 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2160 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2560 Gbps |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 9.3 kg | 10 kg | 9.3 kg | 8.5 kg. |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 identifies the Nexus 3132Q-X AC bundle with reversed port-side intake airflow and Base plus LAN Enterprise licenses. N3K-C3132Q-X is the model designation; B selects reversed airflow, A selects AC power, and L3 selects the Base and LAN Enterprise licensed bundle.
N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 is managed through console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, Cisco Data Center Network Manager, XML over NETCONF, NX-API, SNMP versions 1 through 3, and Linux Bash. In-band access and the dedicated management interface are available. Role-based access control limits operations according to assigned administrator roles.
Yes, N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 is discontinued: end of sale was April 27, 2020, and Cisco support ended April 30, 2025. Cisco vulnerability and security support also ended April 30, 2025. Orders should be evaluated as purchases without active Cisco hardware support or ongoing Cisco security remedies.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units. Returns are available for 30 days in either condition; terms apply. Cisco hardware warranty service ended April 30, 2025.
N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 includes the Base license N3K-BAS1K9 and LAN Enterprise license N3K-LAN1K9. LAN Enterprise adds BGP, VRF-lite, VXLAN, and PBR to the Base functions. In Nexus 9000 mode, N3K-LAN1K9 covers supported Layer 3 functions; N3K-BAS1K9 does not apply in that mode.
Nexus 3132Q-X provides 32 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports and four native 10G SFP+ ports. The four SFP+ interfaces share internal connectivity with the first QSFP+ interface, so they are not four additional independent interfaces. QSFP+ ports support native 40G or four-way 10G breakout, with a maximum of 104 x 10G interfaces.
The Nexus 3132Q-X LAN Enterprise bundle supports Static, RIPv2, OSPFv2, EIGRP Stub, BGP, PBR, HSRP, VRRP, PIM-SM, SSM, and MSDP. Hardware capacity includes 16000 routing prefixes and 16000 host entries as distinct limits. Configure the required routing features and verify the software release before assigning the route budget.
290W is the maximum power draw of N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3, while typical operating power is 170W. Allocate cabinet electrical capacity against the maximum rather than treating typical operation as a ceiling. The AC input range is 100-240V; verify the installation's power feeds before placing the order.
Yes, Nexus 3132Q-X supports vPC for Layer 2 multipathing. A vPC configuration supports 64 EtherChannels, with 16 ports per EtherChannel. The Base feature set includes LACP, RSTP, and MSTP, so port-channel and spanning-tree configuration remain part of the network build. Specify link membership before ordering interconnect cabling.
N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 takes in air at the ports, while N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 exhausts air at the ports. Both variants are discontinued, with Cisco support ended April 30, 2025. The intake version matches cabinets requiring port-side air entry; the exhaust version matches existing installations requiring the opposite airflow direction.
N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 uses AC power, while N3K-C3132Q-X-BD-L3 uses DC power. Both are port-side intake bundles with Base and LAN Enterprise licenses, and both are discontinued. The AC version matches AC-fed cabinets; the DC version is a power-input match for existing DC-fed installations, not a current-generation alternative.
N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides 36 native 40/100G QSFP28 ports, where N3K-C3132Q-X-BA-L3 provides 32 native 40G QSFP+ ports. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current successor in the replacement chain; intermediate N3K-C3132C-Z is discontinued. The older switch matches existing 40G builds, while the successor fits requirements for native 100G connections.
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