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Cisco C9500-32C-E | Catalyst 9500 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch, Network Essentials

C9500-32C-E

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Description

The Catalyst 9500 is Cisco's fixed core and aggregation switching platform for campus networks. This 1RU switch provides 32 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports, is built on the UADP 3.0 ASIC and runs Cisco IOS XE. It suits campus core, distribution and aggregation, data centre and collapsed-core WAN roles, as well as Software-Defined Access fabrics (control plane and border) and MPLS or VXLAN EVPN deployments.

The 32 QSFP28 ports run at 100G or 40G, and breakout cables extend this to up to 96 x 10G or 96 x 25G ports. Switching capacity reaches 6.4 Tbps with a forwarding rate of up to 2 Bpps, backed by 16 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of flash. This SKU carries the Network Essentials licence tier, which covers foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, automation, visibility and security. Choose C9500-32C-A if you need the Network Advantage tier instead.

Power comes from 1+1 redundant, hot-swappable 1600W AC or DC power supplies (C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R or C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R) with a field-replaceable fan tray (C9K-T2-FANTRAY) and front-to-back airflow. The switch accepts 40G QSFP+ and 100G QSFP28 optics and requires Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1a or later.

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Features

- Cisco IOS XE with model-driven programmability (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI/gNOI, YANG), on-box Python scripting and streaming telemetry
- Cisco StackWise Virtual for system virtualisation, SSO and ISSU, with multichassis EtherChannel
- MACsec encryption (256-bit AES-GCM) with MKA high availability
- Secure Boot, image signing and Cisco Trust Anchor Module
- Container-based application hosting with optional pluggable SSD storage
- Cisco Software-Defined Access support (VXLAN, control plane, border, edge)
- MPLS L3VPN, EoMPLS, VPLS, BGP EVPN VXLAN, NAT and multicast routing
- Cisco Plug and Play and Zero-Touch Provisioning

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Model: C9500-32C-E
- Ports: 32 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28
- Breakout density: up to 96 x 10G or 96 x 25G with breakout cables
- ASIC: UADP 3.0
- Switching capacity: up to 6.4 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: up to 2 Bpps
- DRAM: 16 GB
- Flash: 16 GB
- MAC addresses: up to 82,000 (varies by SDM template)
- IPv4 host/ARP routes: up to 90,000
- IPv6 host routes: up to 90,000
- IPv4 multicast routes: up to 32,000
- IPv6 multicast routes: up to 32,000
- VLAN IDs: 4,094
- Total switched virtual interfaces: 4,000
- Jumbo frames: 9,216 bytes
- Power supplies: 1+1 redundant, C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R or C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R
- Fan tray: C9K-T2-FANTRAY, front-to-back airflow
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.39 x 44.45 x 53.85 cm (1 RU)
- Weight: 11.63 kg (chassis with 2 power supplies and built-in fan)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C up to 10,000 ft; up to 45 C up to 6,000 ft
- Relative humidity: 5% to 90% operating, non-condensing
- MTBF: 212,820 hours
- Minimum software: Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1a
- Licence: Network Essentials

FAQs

Q: Which licence does the C9500-32C-E include?
A: It includes the Network Essentials tier, covering foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, automation, visibility and security. Smart Licensing through a Smart Account is used, and an upgrade to Network Advantage is available via C9500-LIC=.

Q: How does the C9500-32C-E differ from the C9500-32C-A?
A: The hardware is the same 32-port 100G platform. The -E carries the Network Essentials licence tier, while the -A carries Network Advantage.

Q: What power supplies does this switch use?
A: It supports 1+1 redundant, hot-swappable 1600W AC (C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R) or 1600W DC (C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R) supplies. The first supply must sit in bay 1.

Q: Which optics and cables does it accept?
A: The QSFP28 ports accept 40G QSFP+ and 100G QSFP28 optics, plus breakout cables that provide up to 96 x 10G or 96 x 25G ports. Check the Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix for exact modules.

Q: Does it support the C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q network modules?
A: No. The C9500-32C is a fixed-port model and does not support those network modules.

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