• Cisco C9500-32C-A silver switch with 32x 40/100G QSFP28 ports
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Cisco C9500-32C-A | Catalyst 9500 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch, Layer 3, Network Advantage

C9500-32C-A

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Description

The Cisco C9500-32C-A Catalyst 9500 is a high-performance enterprise switch featuring 32 non-blocking 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports, designed for core and aggregation layer deployment. Built on the UADP 3.0 ASIC, it delivers 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 2 Bpps forwarding rate, making it ideal for data-intensive campus networks, data center aggregation, and high-density backbone environments. The Network Advantage license enables advanced Layer 3 routing, MPLS, VRF segmentation, StackWise Virtual redundancy, and Cisco DNA Center automation for modern enterprise networks.

Features

Layer 2 switching with VLAN support, STP, RSTP, MSTP
- Layer 3 routing: static routes, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS
- MPLS and segment routing support
- VRF-Lite and VRF-aware LISP for multi-tenancy
- Multicast routing (PIM, IGMP, MLD)
- Cisco SD-Access with host tracking and cross-domain connectivity
- StackWise Virtual for redundancy and logical aggregation
- Flexible NetFlow and SPAN for traffic analysis
- Comprehensive QoS: classification, marking, queuing, policing, shaping
- Advanced security: MACsec 256-bit encryption, 802.1X, TrustSec SGT
- ACL support: IPv4/IPv6 security and QoS ACLs
- Redundant power and fan modules for high availability
- Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) for maintenance
- Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO)
- Cisco DNA Center integration for automation and assurance
- Application hosting with up to 960 GB SATA SSD storage
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support
- Hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays

Warranty

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Technical Specifications

32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports (non-blocking)
- Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 2 Bpps (2000 Mpps)
- MAC address table: up to 82,000 entries
- IPv4/IPv6 routing: up to 212,000 indirect + direct routes, 90,000 host routes
- Built on UADP 3.0 ASIC with 2x ASICs
- Processor: 4-core x86 2.4 GHz CPU
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 DRAM
- Flash storage: 16 GB internal storage
- Support for port breakout to 10G/25G speeds
- Power supply: Dual 1+1 redundant slots, C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R or C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R (1600W)
- Ships with one power supply (second sold separately)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.2 inches (1RU)
- Weight: 25.64 lb (11.63 kg)
- Airflow: Front-to-back
- Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center, Meraki cloud monitoring
- Operating system: Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a or later
- Supports up to 120 GB USB 3.0 or 960 GB SATA SSD storage for applications

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the C9500-32C-A and C9500-32C-E?
A: The C9500-32C-A includes the Network Advantage license, which enables advanced routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS), VRF segmentation, Layer 3 VPNs, and SD-Access capabilities. The C9500-32C-E has the Network Essentials license with basic Layer 3 routing only. Both models have identical hardware with 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports.

Q: Does this switch support StackWise Virtual?
A: Yes, the C9500-32C-A supports Cisco StackWise Virtual technology, which allows two physical switches to operate as a single logical switch for simplified management, redundancy, and high availability with features like NSF/SSO and in-service software upgrades.

Q: Can the 100G QSFP28 ports be used for lower-speed connections?
A: Yes, the QSFP28 ports support flexible port breakout capabilities, allowing each 100G port to be broken out into multiple 10G or 25G connections using appropriate breakout cables and optics. This enables smooth migration and scalable deployment options.

Q: What deployment scenarios is the C9500-32C-A designed for?
A: The C9500-32C-A is ideal for enterprise campus cores, data center aggregation layers, high-density distribution switches, carrier/metro MPLS environments, and network backbones requiring deterministic 100G performance, Layer 3 segmentation, and nonstop availability.

Q: Does this switch require a DNA license for operation?
A: The C9500-32C-A includes the perpetual Network Advantage software license built into the SKU. Cisco DNA licensing (for advanced automation, analytics, and assurance via DNA Center) is optional and sold separately as subscription-based term licenses if those capabilities are required.

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