Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-N3K-C3132Q-40GE | Part #: N3K-C3132Q-40GE | MPN: N3K-C3132Q-40GE
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About the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor, 40GbE interface. The Cisco Nexus 3132Q (N3K-C3132Q-40GE) is a 1RU fixed-configuration data center switch built on the Nexus 3000 Series platform, delivering high-density 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in a compact form factor. It provides 32 fixed QSFP+ 40GbE ports alongside 4 SFP+ 10GbE ports, yielding a total forwarding capacity of up to 1.44 Tbps with a throughput of approximately 1.07 Bpps. The switch runs Cisco NX-OS, the same operating system deployed across the Nexus 5000, 7000, and Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-N3K-C3132Q-40GE |
| Part Number | N3K-C3132Q-40GE |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | 40GbE |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 3000 |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration |
| 40GbE QSFP+ Ports | 32 |
| 10GbE SFP+ Ports | 4 |
| Total Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.07 Bpps |
| Forwarding Mode | Cut-through and store-and-forward |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, vPC, STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP |
| Layer 3 Protocols | OSPFv2/v3, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, ECMP |
| Overlay Support | VXLAN |
| Management Interfaces | NX-API (REST/NX-OS CLI), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, YANG, syslog |
| Power Supplies | Redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supply modules |
| Airflow Options | Port-side exhaust (front-to-rear) and port-side intake (rear-to-front) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3ba (40GbE), IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module
What does the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module do?
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Nexus 3000 N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cisco Nexus datacenter switch / module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.