C9500-32C-ASwitches

The Cisco C9500-32C-A is a high-end 32-port 100G Layer 3 switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, designed for large-scale enterprise core and aggregation deployments that demand maximum speed, scalability, and reliability. Featuring 32 × 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports, it provides 3.2 Tbps of switching capacity and 2.38 Bpps forwarding performance, ensuring exceptional throughput for high-density environments.

Powered by Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 3.0 ASIC and Cisco IOS XE software, the C9500-32C-A supports full Layer 2 and Layer 3 enterprise routing, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, and MACsec-256 encryption. It’s fully integrated with Cisco DNA Center, enabling automation, software-defined access (SD-Access), and intelligent network analytics.

This model features StackWise Virtual technology, allowing two physical switches to operate as one logical unit, increasing uptime and simplifying management. Its redundant hot-swappable power supplies and variable-speed fans ensure high availability and energy-efficient operation.

Ideal for data center aggregation, enterprise core networks, and high-performance campus backbones, the C9500-32C-A provides a robust, secure, and programmable switching foundation that supports digital transformation at scale.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco C9500-32C-A

• Series: Catalyst 9500 Series

• Ports: 32 × 100G QSFP28 ports (supports 40G via breakout)

• Switching Capacity: 3.2 Tbps

• Forwarding Rate: 2.38 Bpps

• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PBR, IPv6, VRF)

• CPU: x86 2.4 GHz multicore processor

• Memory: 16 GB DRAM

• Flash Storage: 16 GB

• Stacking Support: Cisco StackWise Virtual

• Security Features: MACsec-256 encryption, TrustSec, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection

• Management: Cisco DNA Center, CLI, Web UI, SNMP, REST API

• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE

• Power Supply: Dual redundant (AC or DC, hot-swappable)

• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow with redundant variable-speed fans

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 1.73 × 17.5 × 22.5 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 57.2 cm)

• Weight: Approx. 9.5 kg

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

• Warranty: Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty