• Cisco C9550-32C 32-port 100G Layer 3 switch with sleek white metal chassis and multiple ethernet ports
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Cisco C9550-32C | C9550 32-Port 100G Switch, 3.2 Tbps, Layer 3

C9550-32C

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Description

The Cisco C9550-32C is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch delivering 3.2 Tbps full-duplex throughput via a Silicon One E104 ASIC. With 32 ports of 100/40G QSFP28 connectivity, it aggregates high-speed campus traffic and supports up to 512,000 IP routes and 64,000 MAC addresses. Built for medium to large enterprise networks, it features an AMD 3.8-GHz CPU with 16 GB DDR5 memory, up to 960 GB SSD storage for container-based applications, and advanced security with post-quantum cryptography support.

Features

Silicon One E104 ASIC with 3.2 Tbps full-duplex throughput and 2.6 Bpps forwarding
- 32 x 100/40G QSFP28 ports for high-density aggregation
- Layer 3 routing with IPv4, IPv6, and multicast support
- Advanced routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS
- VXLAN support for network virtualization and overlay networks
- StackWise Virtual for logical stacking and redundancy
- MACsec 256-bit encryption on all ports
- Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) hardware support
- Inline threat protection with Cisco Live Protect
- NetFlow and flexible NetFlow for traffic analysis
- Up to 256,000 HCAM entries for scalable ACLs and flow policies
- Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) for maintenance
- NSF/SSO for stateful switchover and nonstop forwarding
- Container-based application hosting on x86 control plane with up to 960 GB SSD
- Hot-swappable dual power supplies and fan modules
- Comprehensive management via CLI, web GUI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG models
- Energy-efficient design with platinum-rated power supplies

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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.

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Technical Specifications

32 x 100/40G QSFP28 ports
- Silicon One E104 ASIC delivering 3.2 Tbps full-duplex throughput
- Forwarding performance: 2.6 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps
- MAC address table: 64,000 entries
- IP routing scale: 512,000 routes (IPv4/IPv6)
- ACL/NetFlow scale: 256,000 HCAM entries
- Control plane: AMD x86 CPU up to 3.8 GHz, 4 cores, 16 GB DDR5 memory
- Storage: up to 960 GB SATA SSD for application hosting
- Dual 1+1 redundant 750W AC power supplies (one included, second optional)
- 1RU form factor with five modular 14,000 rpm fan units
- Layer 2/Layer 3 switching with advanced routing (IPv4, IPv6, multicast)
- StackWise Virtual support on all ports
- Management: CLI, web GUI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF
- Security: MACsec 256-bit encryption, post-quantum cryptography support

FAQs

Q: What is the primary use case for the C9550-32C?
A: The C9550-32C is designed for core and distribution layers of medium to large enterprise campus networks. It aggregates multiple 100/40G QSFP access switches into a high-bandwidth backbone and can also serve as a fabric border or aggregation switch for SD-Access fabric deployments.

Q: Does the C9550-32C support PoE?
A: No, the C9550-32C does not support Power over Ethernet. It is a pure 100/40G QSFP28 aggregation switch designed for high-speed uplink and core connectivity, not edge access deployment with PoE requirements.

Q: What optics are compatible with the C9550-32C?
A: The C9550-32C supports QSFP28 transceivers for 100G connectivity and QSFP+ transceivers for 40G connectivity. Compatible modules include 100GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4, and direct-attach copper (DAC) or active optical cables (AOC) for short-reach connections.

Q: Can the C9550-32C be stacked with other switches?
A: Yes, the C9550-32C supports Cisco StackWise Virtual technology, allowing you to create a logical stack of two switches for simplified management and increased resiliency. StackWise Virtual uses front-side ports for stacking connectivity.

Q: What advanced features does the C9550-32C support?
A: The C9550-32C supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VXLAN for network virtualization, NetFlow and telemetry for traffic analysis, MACsec encryption, and on-box container-based application hosting via its x86 CPU and SSD storage. It also includes integrated security with Cisco Live Protect and post-quantum cryptography support.

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