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N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3
Cisco N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 Nexus 3132Q-X 32-Port 40 Gigabit Sw...
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N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 combines DC power and port-side exhaust airflow in a managed Layer 3 data center switch. The Nexus 3132Q-X supplies 32 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports and four 10G SFP+ ports, with the SFP+ interfaces sharing connectivity with the first QSFP+ port rather than adding four independent connections. The fixed-port architecture requires no removable uplink card. This Nexus 3100 configuration includes Base and LAN Enterprise licenses for switched and routed access or leaf deployments. Its discontinued sibling N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 uses AC power instead of DC while retaining port-side exhaust airflow. Specify the power variant against the site's electrical feed, not just the chassis family.
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2500 Gbps switching capacity supports the fixed Ethernet interfaces, while 1400 Mpps is the maximum forwarding rate. 290W maximum power consumption is the figure to reserve in the equipment power allocation; typical operating consumption is 170W. A shared 12 MB packet buffer accommodates traffic across the ports, and jumbo frames can reach 9216 bytes. N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 provides rear-mounted Ethernet management, serial console and USB connections, separating administrative access from the fiber interfaces. NX-OS supports SSHv2, Telnet, SNMP, NETCONF, NX-API, Linux Bash and DCNM management. LACP, RSTP, MSTP and vPC support switched topologies, while the bundled LAN Enterprise license adds BGP, VRF-lite and PBR to the Base feature set. The four redundant fans operate with port-side exhaust airflow, which must match the installed power supplies.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 is available from ORM Systems in new sealed and certified refurbished condition; specify the condition, quantity and required connection media on the purchase order. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. New units receive up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty, certified refurbished units up to 1 year, and every condition includes 30-day returns with terms applying. PO orders are accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA with advance replacement is offered across UK, EU, US and MEA for enterprise and volume orders.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
License Tier | Base / 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, current successor |
An existing routed fabric needs additional interface capacity without changing its configuration conventions. The switch supports 1024 Layer 3 interfaces across routed ports, switch virtual interfaces, port channels and subinterfaces, plus 64-way ECMP. Check the combined interface requirement and routing design before specifying the unit on the purchase order.
A deployment needs individual 10G connections rather than native 40G links. QSFP+ interfaces support four-lane 10G operation, with a switch maximum of 104 10G ports. Prepare the connection schedule around that ceiling, then specify compatible breakout media, far-end interfaces and required quantities before issuing the purchase order.
A staging team needs repeatable configuration preparation before equipment is released to installation staff. NX-OS supports Power-On Auto Provisioning, Embedded Event Manager and Python scripting. Define the staging configuration, provisioning inputs and acceptance checks in advance, then include the required management connections and condition on the purchase order.
Native 100G Ethernet connections
Native ports stop at 40G. The current successor N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides 36 ports supporting 40G and 100G, changing both speed capability and port density.
Direct mains AC power
The DC bundle requires a -40 to -72V DC feed, not direct mains AC. Specify an AC-powered configuration when utility AC is the required input.
Copper access with endpoint power
The fixed access interfaces are fiber cages rather than powered copper ports. The Ethernet management connection is not a substitute for RJ-45 endpoint access.
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| N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 | N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 |  N3K-C3132Q-V |  N3K-C3132Q-40GE |  N3K-C31108PC-V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm | 566 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 64 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop | 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-FD-L3 | N3K-C3132Q-BA-L3 | N3K-C3132Q-V | N3K-C3132Q-40GE | N3K-C31108PC-V |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 290W | 340W | 290W | 340W | 360W |
| Switching Capacity | 2500 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2160 Gbps |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 9.3 kg | 8.5 kg. | 9.3 kg | 9.7 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 identifies a Nexus 3132Q-X bundle: F denotes forward airflow with port-side exhaust, D denotes DC power, and L3 identifies the Base and LAN Enterprise license bundle. These configuration segments distinguish the electrical feed, airflow direction and included licensing rather than a separate port-count variant.
Nexus 3132Q-X management includes console CLI, SSHv2, Telnet, DCNM, SNMP versions 1, 2 and 3, NETCONF, NX-API and Linux Bash. Administrative access can use the dedicated Ethernet management connection or in-band interfaces. Include the required console or management connection in the installation plan rather than assuming a fiber access port is required.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 is past Cisco support: sales ended April 27, 2020, and the last date of support was April 30, 2025. N3K-C3132C-Z was the original replacement, but that model is also discontinued. The forward replacement chain ends at the currently available N9K-C9336C-FX2.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished with ORM warranty coverage: new units receive up to a 3-year extended warranty, and refurbished units up to 1 year. Returns are accepted for 30 days in every condition; terms apply. Cisco hardware warranty and service coverage ended April 30, 2025.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 includes the Base N3K-BAS1K9 and LAN Enterprise N3K-LAN1K9 license bundle. LAN Enterprise requires Base and adds BGP, VRF-lite, VXLAN and PBR. Confirm both entitlements with the supplied unit, particularly when comparing a licensed bundle with a chassis-only quotation or an existing inventory replacement.
No, Nexus 3132Q-X has four SFP+ interfaces internally multiplexed with the first QSFP+ port, so those cages are not four additional independent connections. Select the interface arrangement before ordering media. A connection schedule that treats every physical cage as simultaneously independent would overstate the available connectivity.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 requires -40 to -72V DC input and uses port-side exhaust airflow. The DC designation distinguishes this bundle from the AC-powered configuration. Confirm the site's DC feed and match the installed power-supply airflow to the fan airflow before accepting the unit for installation.
Yes, Nexus 3132Q-X QSFP+ ports support four-lane 10G operation, with a maximum of 104 10G ports across the switch. That ceiling is not the physical cage count. Specify breakout media against the intended interface arrangement and far-end connections before converting a native 40G connection plan to 10G.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 has a published maximum power consumption of 290W and typical operating consumption of 170W. Reserve the maximum figure when allocating equipment power rather than substituting the rating of a compatible supply. Check the electrical allocation separately from the switch's switching-capacity and forwarding-rate figures.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 uses DC power, while N3K-C3132Q-X-FA-L3 uses AC power; both bundles specify port-side exhaust airflow. Both are discontinued and past Cisco support. The DC version matches an existing DC-fed installation, while the AC version identifies the corresponding legacy configuration for an AC-fed installation.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 specifies port-side exhaust airflow, while N3K-C3132Q-X-BD-L3 specifies port-side intake airflow; both are DC bundles. Both are discontinued and past Cisco support. Their distinction matters for legacy equipment matching: identify the airflow direction required by the existing rack arrangement rather than selecting solely by the DC suffix.
N3K-C3132Q-X-FD-L3 provides native 40G QSFP+ connectivity, while N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides 36 ports supporting 40G and 100G. The former is past Cisco support; the latter is currently available. The older bundle serves legacy configuration matching, while the current successor suits migration requirements that include native 100G connections.
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