• Cisco C9500-32C-E silver switch with 32x100G QSFP28 black ports
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Cisco C9500-32C-E | Catalyst 9500 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch, 6.4Tbps, Layer 3

C9500-32C-E

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Description

The Cisco C9500-32C-E is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch delivering 32 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet via QSFP28 interfaces. Built on the UADP 3.0 ASIC, it offers 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 2 Bpps forwarding performance, with support for StackWise Virtual, advanced Layer 3 routing, MPLS, and flexible port breakout to 10G or 25G. Ideal for large campus cores, data center aggregation, and high-density backbone deployments requiring scalability, security, and automation.

Features

32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports with flexible breakout to 10G/25G
- 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 2 Bpps forwarding performance
- Built on Cisco UADP 3.0 programmable ASIC for advanced telemetry and security
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, multicast (PIM, IGMP, MLD)
- MPLS and segment routing support for service provider and metro deployments
- StackWise Virtual for high availability and simplified management
- Cisco SD-Access ready for policy-based automation and segmentation
- MACsec 256-bit encryption for wire-rate link security
- VXLAN support for data center overlay networks
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588v2 for timing-sensitive applications
- Flexible ASIC templates (SDM) to optimize MAC, routing, and ACL table sizes
- Graceful insertion and removal (GIR) for maintenance without disruption
- NSF/SSO (Non-Stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover) for fault tolerance
- Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies and fans for high availability
- Programmable via NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG models
- Container-based application hosting on x86 CPU with optional storage expansion
- QoS, traffic shaping, and deep packet inspection capabilities
- Cisco DNA Center integration for centralized monitoring and orchestration
- Energy-efficient design with IEEE 802.3az compliance

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Technical Specifications

32 x 100G QSFP28 ports with breakout support to 10G/25G
- Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 2 Bpps (billion packets per second)
- ASIC: Cisco UADP 3.0 programmable ASIC
- Layer 2/3 switching and routing (IPv4/IPv6, multicast, MPLS)
- CPU: 4-core x86, 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- Internal storage: 16 GB
- MAC address table: 84,000 entries
- StackWise Virtual support for redundancy and simplified management
- Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies (1+1 AC or DC, sold separately)
- Power supply options: 650W, 930W, or 1600W
- Form factor: 1RU, rack-mountable
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.2 inches (4.4 x 44.5 x 53.8 cm)
- Weight: 25.64 lb (11.63 kg)
- Management: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, model-driven telemetry
- Cisco IOS XE software (Release 16.5.1a or later)
- Network Essentials license included (C9500-32C-E)
- MACsec 256-bit encryption support
- Front-to-back airflow with redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
- IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet compliant

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between C9500-32C-E and C9500-32C-A?
A: The C9500-32C-E ships with the Network Essentials license, providing core Layer 2/3 switching and routing features. The C9500-32C-A includes the Network Advantage license, adding advanced segmentation, SD-Access automation, expanded routing protocols, and high-availability features.

Q: Can I break out the 100G QSFP28 ports to lower speeds?
A: Yes, the C9500-32C supports flexible breakout configurations to 10G or 25G using appropriate breakout cables and optics. Configuration is performed via CLI using port-group commands, depending on IOS XE version.

Q: Does the C9500-32C-E support StackWise Virtual?
A: Yes, the switch supports StackWise Virtual technology, enabling two physical switches to operate as a single logical unit for simplified management, seamless redundancy, and non-stop operation.

Q: What power supply options are available for this switch?
A: The C9500-32C supports dual redundant hot-swap power supplies. Options include 650W AC, 930W DC, or 1600W AC/DC power supplies, sold separately. The switch ships with one power supply by default.

Q: Is this switch suitable for data center deployment?
A: Absolutely. The C9500-32C-E is ideal for data center aggregation, leaf-spine architectures, and campus core deployments requiring high throughput, large routing tables, low latency, and support for advanced features like VXLAN, MPLS, and precision timing (PTP).

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