Name: N3K-C3232C Cisco Nexus 3232C 32-Ports 100Gb/s Manageable Layer3 Rack-mountable 1U Switch Chasis
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N3K-C3232C
Price: 414.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 3232C delivers high-speed, 100Gb/s connectivity across 32 ports in a slim 1U rack-mountable switch. It fits well into data centers aiming for dense, high-bandwidth setups, providing Layer 3 features that help with complex routing and network segmentation without sacrificing space or performance.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N3K-C3232C
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28
Port Speed	100Gb/s
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	4.76 Billion pps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4096
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28

Performance
Latency	~600 ns
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, SNMPv3
Management Type	Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP, NX-API/REST
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, SNMP, NETCONF, NX-API
Routing Protocol	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP

Power & Cooling
Fans	3 field-replaceable fans (front-to-back airflow)
Power	Dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies (AC)
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.5 x 19.5 inches (1RU)
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Cisco Nexus 3232C is built for fast and reliable network performance, offering 32 ports that handle 100Gbps speeds. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise networks where high bandwidth and efficient routing are critical. Network administrators and IT teams benefit from its manageable Layer 3 features to maintain smooth traffic flow and network segmentation. Key Features High-density 32-port configuration enables dense network connections Supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols for flexible network management 1U rack-mount form factor fits easily into standard server racks Robust software options for comprehensive network control Optimized for low latency and high throughput applications This switch is often found in environments handling heavy data traffic, like cloud service providers and large enterprise campuses. Its blend of speed, manageability, and compact design helps organizations keep their networks running efficiently under heavy loads.

Use Cases
The Cisco Nexus 3232C switch is ideal for high-density data center environments requiring robust, scalable 100Gb/s connectivity. It benefits network architects and enterprise IT teams focused on optimizing rack space while maintaining advanced Layer 3 capabilities for complex routing scenarios. How It's Used: Facilitating spine-leaf architectures in hyperscale data centers to enable low-latency, high-throughput traffic flow. Supporting virtualized workloads in cloud service providers by aggregating compute nodes with high-bandwidth interconnects. Integrating into storage area networks (SANs) that demand consistent 100Gb/s performance for large-scale data transfers. Deploying in edge computing facilities that require compact rack solutions without compromising routing flexibility. Enabling enterprise core switches to manage segmented networks with enhanced Layer 3 routing policies and security. By combining high port density with Layer 3 functionality in a compact form factor, the Nexus 3232C streamlines operational efficiency and supports scalability in environments where performance and space are critical. This switch aligns with network designs prioritizing dense interconnects and advanced traffic management.