Nexus 9000 400G Data Center Switch
Product Description
The Cisco N9K-C9332C from Cisco Systems is a high-performance 400G data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed for enterprise and cloud networks that require ultra-high throughput, low latency, and scalable programmability.
It features 32 QSFP-DD ports supporting 400G connections, with a total switching capacity of 12.8 Tbps, making it ideal for top-of-rack, spine, or leaf deployments in high-density leaf-spine architectures. Running Cisco NX-OS and fully ACI-compatible, the N9K-C9332C enables automation, telemetry, and policy-driven network management for modern data centers.
Optimized for virtualization, AI/ML workloads, high-performance computing, and cloud infrastructure, this switch delivers enterprise-grade reliability, energy efficiency, and compact 1RU form factor deployment.
Model Type
Multilayer Data Center Switch — 32× 400G QSFP-DD Ports
Category
Networking – Data Center Switch / Leaf-Spine
Key Features
32 QSFP-DD Ports (400G) — High-density connectivity for spine, leaf, or top-of-rack deployments.
12.8 Tbps Switching Capacity — Ultra-low latency and high-throughput performance.
Cisco NX-OS & ACI Support — Automation, telemetry, and policy-based network management.
Advanced Telemetry & Analytics — Real-time monitoring and performance optimization.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability — Redundant power supplies and fans ensure continuous operation.
Compact 1RU Form Factor — Optimized for leaf-spine deployments in modern data centers.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco N9K-C9332C |
| Series | Nexus 9000 |
| Port Count | 32 QSFP-DD (400G) |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Software | Cisco NX-OS, ACI-ready |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mount switch |
| Deployment | Enterprise data center / cloud |
| Use Case | High-performance leaf-spine or top-of-rack switching |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise & Cloud Data Centers — Ultra-high throughput connectivity for servers and aggregation layers.
Leaf-Spine Architectures — Scalable, resilient network topologies for large-scale data centers.
High-Performance Computing & AI/ML — Optimized for HPC clusters, AI/ML, and analytics workloads.
Virtualized & Cloud Environments — Supports ultra-low latency, high-throughput applications.









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