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Cisco • SKU N3K-C3232C
Cisco N3K-C3232C — Nexus 3232C (N3K-C3232C)
Cisco Nexus 3232C (N3K-C3232C) — 1RU fixed data-center switch, 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports, wire-rate Layer 2/3, 6.4 Tbps, NX-OS; no PoE (data-center spine/leaf switch, not access). Base spare SKU ships chassis with fans/PSU configured separately.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco official datasheet (c78-734883)
What is the Cisco N3K-C3232C?
Cisco Nexus 3232C (N3K-C3232C) — 1RU fixed data-center switch, 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports, wire-rate Layer 2/3, 6.4 Tbps, NX-OS; no PoE (data-center spine/leaf switch, not access). Base spare SKU ships chassis with fans/PSU configured separately.
TFI supplies the N3K-C3232C refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 32 x 100G QSFP28 (each port: native 100GbE or 4x25/4x10G breakout; up to 128x25G total) |
|---|---|
| switching capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| forwarding rate | Up to 3.3 Bpps |
| form factor | 1RU rack-mount; 1.7 in H x 22.4 in W x 17.3 in D; ~22.2 lb / ~10 kg |
| latency | 450 ns wire-rate L2/L3 |
| poe | None (100G data-center switch) |
| power supply | 2 redundant (1+1) hot-swap PSUs, AC and DC options; 4 redundant (3+1) hot-swap fans, port-side intake or exhaust airflow |
| buffer cpu | 16 MB shared dynamic buffer; quad-core CPU, 8 GB DRAM; runs Cisco NX-OS |
| eol status | End-of-Life: End-of-Sale 2 Aug 2022, Last Day of Support 31 Oct 2026 |
End-of-life status
The N3K-C3232C is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the N3K-C3232C end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished N3K-C3232C delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco N3K-C3232C?
- Cisco Nexus 3232C (N3K-C3232C) — 1RU fixed data-center switch, 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports, wire-rate Layer 2/3, 6.4 Tbps, NX-OS; no PoE (data-center spine/leaf switch, not access). Base spare SKU ships chassis with fans/PSU configured separately.
- Is the N3K-C3232C still supported?
- The Cisco N3K-C3232C has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- Does the N3K-C3232C support PoE?
- PoE on the N3K-C3232C: None (100G data-center switch).
- How many ports does the N3K-C3232C have?
- Port configuration: 32 x 100G QSFP28 (each port: native 100GbE or 4x25/4x10G breakout; up to 128x25G total).
- Can TFI deliver the N3K-C3232C in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco N3K-C3232C nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (7)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-3232c-switch/datasheet-c78-734883.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-3000-series-switches/n3k-c3232c-eol.html
- https://www.router-switch.com/n3k-c3232c.html
- https://www.networkhardwares.com/products/cisco-n3k-c3232c-cisco-nexus-3232c-32-x-100g-n3k-c3232c
- https://www.networkgenetics.net/cisco-n3k-c3232c-32x-100gb-qsfp28-2x-10gb-sfp-back-to-front-airflow-switch/
- https://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Systems-N3K-C3232C-Nexus-3232C/dp/B01MDO3EEY
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/cisco-n3k-c3232c-cisco-network-services/
Need pricing on N3K-C3232C?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.