Cisco N3K-C3132Q-XL 32-Port 40G QSFP+ Switch – High-Performance Data Center Switch

Product Description:

The Cisco Nexus N3K-C3132Q-XL is a high-performance, low-latency Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch designed for modern data centers. Featuring 32 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports, it can be broken out to support up to 104 × 10G ports using breakout cables. Ideal for high-density and low-latency environments.

 Key Specifications:

• Model: N3K-C3132Q-XL

• Port Configuration:

  • 32 × 40G QSFP+ ports (can break out to 4 × 10G per port)

  • Supports up to 104 × 10G ports

• Switching Capacity: Up to 2.56 Tbps

• Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.44 Bpps

• Latency: ~800 ns (low-latency optimized)

• Memory:

  • 8 GB RAM

  • 16 GB Flash

• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3

• Airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front (depending on SKU)

• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable

• Redundancy:

  • Dual hot-swappable power supplies

  • N+1 redundant fans

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS

Features:

• High-density 10/40G port design

• VXLAN and EVPN support

• Ultra-low latency for trading and HPC

• Ideal for cloud-scale and enterprise networks

• Designed for top-of-rack (ToR) deployments

 Packaging & Warranty:

• 100% Original Cisco

• Standard export packaging

• Warranty: 1 year or as negotiated

Application Scenarios:

• Data Center Top-of-Rack

• Cloud Infrastructure

• Enterprise Core/Distribution Layer

• Financial & Trading Networks