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Cisco N3K-C3132Q-XL Nexus Switch – 32× QSFP+ Ports / 1RU / No PSU – Refurb

Cisco N3K-C3132Q-XL Nexus Switch – 32× QSFP+ Ports / 1RU / No PSU – Refurb

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The Cisco N3K-C3132Q-XL is a high-performance data-center switch designed for next-generation 40GbE and 10GbE spine-leaf architectures. Featuring 32 QSFP+ ports capable of native 40GbE or 4×10GbE breakout, along with four additional SFP+ interfaces, this switch delivers exceptional throughput and low-latency switching for dense virtualized and cloud computing environments.

Built for demanding Layer 2 and Layer 3 workloads, the N3K-C3132Q-XL provides a 2.5-Tbps switching fabric, deep buffers, and large hardware tables to ensure stability under high traffic loads. With redundant hot-swappable fans and support for dual power supplies, it offers reliable operation in critical environments, making it ideal for enterprise data centers, service providers, and high-bandwidth clusters.

✔ Key Features & Benefits

✔ 32 × QSFP+ ports supporting native 40GbE or 4×10GbE breakout
✔ 4 × SFP+ ports for additional 10GbE connectivity
✔ 2.5-Tbps switching capacity with up to 1.4 bpps forwarding rate
✔ Line-rate traffic throughput across all ports (Layer 2 and Layer 3)
✔ Redundant hot-swappable fans for improved cooling reliability
✔ Supports dual power supplies (No PSU included)
✔ Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes for high-bandwidth applications
✔ Deep hardware tables supporting large-scale VLAN, routing, and ACL deployments
✔ Refurbished, fully tested, and restored to 100% working condition

✔ Ideal Uses

✔ Designed for data-center spine-leaf and high-density aggregation
✔ Perfect for performance-intensive cloud or virtualization clusters
✔ Suitable for enterprise core or distribution-layer networking
✔ Ideal for service-provider edge or high-bandwidth routing environments

✔ Specifications

✔ Condition: Refurbished – Fully tested, restored to full working order. May show minor cosmetic wear.
✔ Model: Cisco N3K-C3132Q-XL
✔ Series: Nexus 3000
✔ Ports: 32 × QSFP+ (40GbE / 4×10GbE), 4 × SFP+
✔ Form Factor: 1RU fixed chassis
✔ Switching Capacity: 2.5 Tbps
✔ Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.4 bpps
✔ MAC Address Table: 288,000 entries
✔ VLAN Support: 4096 VLANs
✔ ACL Entries: 4000 ingress, 1000 egress
✔ Routing Table: 16,000 prefixes + 16,000 host entries
✔ Multicast Routes: 8000
✔ Jumbo Frames: Up to 9216 bytes
✔ System Memory: 8 GB
✔ Packet Buffer: 12 MB shared
✔ Boot-Flash Memory: 16 GB
✔ Power Consumption: 170W typical, 290W max
✔ Cooling: Redundant (3+1) hot-swappable fans
✔ Airflow Options: Forward or reverse airflow
✔ Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
✔ Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% non-condensing
✔ Dimensions (H × W × D): 1.72 × 17.3 × 19.7 in (4.4 × 43.9 × 50.5 cm)
✔ Weight: 21.5 lb (9.3 kg)

✔ Warranty

✔ 6 Month Carry-in Warranty

✔ What’s in the Box

✔ Cisco N3K-C3132Q-XL Switch