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N3K-C3132Q-XL
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N3K-C3132Q-XL is an extended-memory Layer 3 data center switch with 32 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports and four shared 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ connections. The Nexus 3132Q-XL combines a fixed 1U chassis with the included N3K-BAS1K9 Base license for access or leaf switching; its optical data ports do not provide PoE. Port-side intake and port-side exhaust configurations let the equipment order follow the rack's cooling direction rather than assuming a universal airflow option. The closest sibling, discontinued N3K-C3132Q-40GX, carries 4 GB of system memory instead of the XL revision's 8 GB. Cisco Nexus 3100 switches support copper and fiber cabling, so connector selection remains part of the purchase rather than requiring a different chassis.
N3K-C3132Q-XL price for new stock is $15,808.80, a 44.7% saving from the Cisco list price of $28,610.00. N3K-C3132Q-XL refurb price is $488.25. N3K-C3132Q-XL is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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2500 Gbps switching capacity supports aggregate traffic across the fixed interfaces, while a 1400 Mpps forwarding rate sets the packet-processing ceiling; wire-rate forwarding across all ports requires packets greater than 200 bytes. OSPFv2 and EIGRP Stub support routed access under the Base license, alongside static routing, RIPv2, HSRP, VRRP and multicast functions. Hardware scale accommodates 288000 MAC entries and 16000 route prefixes, with a separate allocation for 16000 host entries rather than a combined route total. Shared packet buffering provides 12 MB for traffic bursts, and advanced buffer monitoring exposes utilization by port and queue. N3K-C3132Q-XL provides 16 GB of flash for software and local storage. SNMP polling and syslog support operational monitoring without occupying data-plane access interfaces. 290W maximum power draw should govern electrical provisioning rather than the 170W typical operating figure. Four redundant fans provide active cooling; this is not a fanless switch.
Specify N3K-C3132Q-XL as new sealed or certified refurbished, and identify the required airflow, power configuration and optics on the purchase order. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. ORM coverage is up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. For enterprise and volume orders, POs are accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA includes advance replacement across UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | Base license N3K-BAS1K9 |
Port Configuration | 32 x 40G QSFP+ / 4 x 10G SFP+ shared |
Replaces | C1-N3K-C3132Q, N3K-C3132Q-40G, N3K-C3132Q-40GE, N3K-C3132Q-40GEW, N3K-C3132Q-FA, N3K-C3132Q-Z-BUN, N3K-C3132Q-ZZ-4PK; end-of-sale October 20, 2016 |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended April 30, 2025 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C9336C-FX2 / Cisco-remanufactured N3K-C3132Q-XL-RF (support ended) |
In a hyperscale data center, deploy the N3K-C3132Q-XL as a spine switch connecting 512 leaf nodes over 32 QSFP+ ports at 40 Gbps each. It delivers 1.28 Tbps non-blocking throughput and sub-1 µs latency. Outcome: seamless scale-out, 30% lower capex per uplink, and simplified spine–leaf operations.
An enterprise campus replaces aging 10 GbE core switches with the N3K-C3132Q-XL. Each QSFP+ port breaks out into 4×10 GbE links for distribution. Outcome: 4× higher port density in 1 RU, 50% rack-space reduction, and a clear migration path from 10 GbE to 40 GbE without forklift upgrades.
A cloud provider uses the 1 RU N3K-C3132Q-XL at regional PoPs to aggregate tenant traffic via VXLAN EVPN segmentation. The 32 QSFP+ ports deliver 40 GbE tenant uplinks with micro-segmentation. Outcome: secure multi-tenancy, 10× faster customer on-boarding, and fully automated provisioning.
When existing 10GbE hosts need to share a denser switch, QSFP+ breakout provides four 10GbE lanes per cage, with a maximum of 104 10GbE interfaces. Native SFP+ connections and breakout connections require different cable terminations. Map every host connection and specify the complete breakout cable set before the PO.
When purchasing hardware for a routed leaf topology, 64-way ECMP and 1024 Layer 3 interfaces establish separate limits for path fan-out and interface count. Routed ports, SVIs, port channels and subinterfaces share the interface total. Size addressing and interface assignments against that shared limit before finalizing the order.
For a staging batch that must reproduce production packet sizes, the 9216-byte MTU limit needs to be part of the acceptance configuration. Power-On Auto Provisioning and Python scripting support repeatable setup. Specify the staging image and test configuration with the hardware order, rather than assuming factory defaults match the network.
Native 100G network connections
N3K-C3132Q-XL tops out at native 40GbE. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current 100GbE migration endpoint, with 36 ports rather than 32; specify that configuration for 100G connections.
Native copper RJ-45 access connections
N3K-C3132Q-XL has no RJ-45 access ports. Its Ethernet RJ-45 connection serves management, so copper endpoints cannot use that socket as a switched access interface.
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| N3K-C3132Q-XL |  N3K-C31108PC-V |  N3K-C3132Q-40GX |  N3K-C3172TQ-10GT |  N3K-C31108TCV-32T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 15 inches | 18 inches | 505 mm | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 2 GB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount |
| Height | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.75 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3132Q-XL | N3K-C31108PC-V | N3K-C3132Q-40GX | N3K-C3172TQ-10GT | N3K-C31108TCV-32T |
| Memory | 8 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 256 MB |
| Switching Capacity | 2500 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1400 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 20 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 kg. | 15 lbs |
| Width | 439 mm | 19 inches | 19 inches | 439 mm | 17.5 inches |
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Reviewed on the 11 August 2024
XL memory supported large scale workloads.
Reviewed on the 21 April 2020
Consistent high speed switching.
Reviewed on the 3 March 2023
Good spine or leaf option.
Reviewed on the 30 May 2020
Very stable Nexus platform.
Reviewed on the 21 August 2024
Happy with performance.
Reviewed on the 2 January 2022
XL memory supported large scale workloads.
Reviewed on the 16 July 2020
Consistent high speed switching.
Reviewed on the 16 May 2017
Good spine or leaf option.
Reviewed on the 8 October 2025
Very stable Nexus platform.
Reviewed on the 23 February 2019
Happy with performance.
N3K-C3132Q-XL identifies a Nexus 3132Q-XL chassis with 32 QSFP+ ports; XL distinguishes the extended-memory revision. The 3132Q model designation belongs to Nexus 3100 hardware within the Nexus 3000 family. The complete part number selects the switch chassis, not a power-supply airflow option or an added LAN Enterprise license.
Nexus 3132Q-XL is managed through the serial console, CLI over SSHv2 or Telnet, and Cisco DCNM. Programmatic paths include SNMP, XML NETCONF, NX-API and Linux Bash. In-band management and the dedicated management Ethernet port are supported, so specify the required management connection and automation method during staging.
N3K-C3132Q-XL includes the N3K-BAS1K9 Base license in Nexus 3000 mode; N3K-LAN1K9 adds LAN Enterprise functions including BGP, VRF-lite, VXLAN and policy-based routing. Nexus 9000 mode changes the requirement: N3K-BAS1K9 does not apply, and N3K-LAN1K9 is required for all Layer 3 functions. Specify the operating mode before selecting licenses.
Yes, N3K-C3132Q-XL reached end of sale on April 27, 2020, and Cisco support ended April 30, 2025. Vulnerability and security support also ended April 30, 2025. The original replacement, N3K-C3132C-Z, is itself discontinued; the forward migration chain reaches the currently orderable N9K-C9336C-FX2.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3132Q-XL new sealed or certified refurbished: new units carry up to 3-year extended coverage; refurbished units, up to 1 year. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco warranty and service ended April 30, 2025. Cisco-remanufactured N3K-C3132Q-XL-RF is separate from ORM's certified refurbishment.
N3K-C3132Q-XL replaced discontinued C1-N3K-C3132Q, N3K-C3132Q-40G, N3K-C3132Q-40GE, N3K-C3132Q-40GEW, N3K-C3132Q-FA, N3K-C3132Q-Z-BUN and N3K-C3132Q-ZZ-4PK. Those predecessor chassis and bundles reached end of sale on October 20, 2016. The XL model was their extended-memory replacement, but its own Cisco support has also ended, so a new migration should follow the chain forward.
Yes, N3K-C3132Q-XL supports four-lane 10GbE breakout from its QSFP+ ports, with a maximum of 104 10GbE interfaces. Breakout requires the appropriate splitter cabling and interface configuration. CVR-QSFP-SFP10G also supports compatible 1G or 10G SFP interfaces in QSFP sockets, so specify the connection method before choosing optics and cables.
No, the four SFP+ ports on N3K-C3132Q-XL share their internal connection with the first QSFP+ port. They are built-in sockets, not a removable uplink module or additional independent port group. Plan the first QSFP+ connection and the shared SFP+ connections together before ordering their optics or assigning links.
N3K-C3132Q-XL supports redundant AC or DC power supplies, selected to match the airflow configuration. AC options are N2200-PAC-400W and N2200-PAC-400W-B; DC options are N2200-PDC-400W and N3K-PDC-350W-B. Confirm the fitted pair when ordering, because the chassis identifier alone does not specify the power or airflow selection.
Nexus 3132Q-XL supports port-side exhaust and port-side intake configurations, with airflow-matched cooling and power components. N3K-C3064-FAN provides port-side exhaust; N3K-C3064-FAN-B provides port-side intake. The cooling assembly uses four fans with 3+1 redundancy. Specify the airflow direction of the complete unit so the rack follows its intended air path.
N3K-C3132Q-XL includes static routing, RIPv2, OSPFv2 and EIGRP Stub under N3K-BAS1K9 in Nexus 3000 mode. HSRP, VRRP, PIM-SM, SSM and MSDP are also included. BGP and VRF-lite require N3K-LAN1K9, while Nexus 9000 mode requires N3K-LAN1K9 for every Layer 3 function rather than using the Base license.
N3K-C3132Q-XL provides 2500 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 1400 Mpps. Wire-rate operation across all ports applies to packets greater than 200 bytes, so minimum-size packet workloads need separate consideration. The switching-capacity figure measures aggregate bandwidth and should not be substituted for the packet-forwarding limit.
N3K-C3132Q-XL has 8 GB of system memory, while N3K-C3132Q-40GX has 4 GB. That makes the XL revision the extended-memory choice rather than a different port-density option. Both models are discontinued: XL suits a legacy spare requirement specifying expanded memory, while N3K-C3132Q-40GX matches the older revision's hardware requirement.
N3K-C3132Q-XL has a 290W maximum power draw, compared with 340W for N3K-C3132Q-40GE. These are switch consumption limits, not power-supply ratings. Both models are discontinued; an XL spare suits the lower maximum-draw requirement, whereas N3K-C3132Q-40GE matches the original chassis revision and requires electrical provisioning for its higher ceiling.
N9K-C9336C-FX2 supports native 100GbE connections, while N3K-C3132Q-XL supports native 40GbE. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current endpoint of the migration chain through discontinued N3K-C3132C-Z. The XL chassis suits a retained 40GbE spare requirement; N9K-C9336C-FX2 suits a purchase requiring native 100GbE connectivity rather than preserving the older connection speed.
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