• Cisco N9K-C9232C 32-port 100GbE QSFP28 switch chassis, spare
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Cisco N9K-C9232C | Nexus 9200 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch, 6.4Tbps, Layer 3

N9K-C9232C

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Description

The Cisco N9K-C9232C is a high-density 1RU data center switch from the Nexus 9200 platform, delivering 6.4 Tbps throughput and 5.1 billion packets per second across 32 fixed QSFP28 ports. Each port supports flexible breakout configurations including 100G, 40G, 4x25G, or 4x10G, making it ideal for spine/leaf architectures, cloud environments, and enterprise data centers requiring scalable Layer 2/3 connectivity with VXLAN EVPN support. This spare chassis model ships without power supplies or fans, allowing custom configuration for specific deployment requirements.

Features

Wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching across all ports at 6.4 Tbps
- VXLAN bridging and routing with BGP EVPN control plane for scalable multitenancy
- Advanced buffer monitoring with real-time per-port and per-queue visibility
- Comprehensive security: MACsec capable, 802.1X, TrustSec, Control Plane Policing
- Python scripting engine and NX-API for programmability and automation
- Power-On Auto Provisioning (POAP) for zero-touch deployment
- Advanced telemetry and streaming analytics integration
- Support for FabricPath, vPC, NSF/SSO for high availability
- Full IPv4 and IPv6 support with multicast routing
- Flexible airflow options: port-side intake or exhaust configurations
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules (sold separately)
- Comprehensive QoS with 8 queues per port and WRED congestion management

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

32x 100G QSFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gbps speeds
- 6.4 Tbps total switching bandwidth, 5.1 billion packets per second forwarding rate
- Flexible port breakout: 1x100G, 4x25G, 4x10G, 1x40G, or 2x50G per port
- 30 MB shared packet buffer for optimized performance
- 256,000 LPM routes, 256,000 IP host entries, 256,000 MAC addresses
- 4096 VLANs, 16,000 VRF instances, 32,000 multicast routes
- Quad-core CPU, 16 GB system memory, 64 GB SSD storage
- 1RU form factor, dimensions: 1.72" H x 17.3" W x 22.5" D (43.6 x 439.4 x 571.5 mm)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Power supply options: 930W DC, 650W AC, or 1200W HVAC/DC (sold separately)
- Typical power consumption: 272W AC (varies by configuration and optics)
- Weight: 17 lb (8.6 kg) without PSU/fans, 25.1 lb (11.4 kg) fully loaded

FAQs

Q: What is included with the N9K-C9232C spare chassis?
A: This is a spare chassis only and does not include power supplies or fan modules. You must order PSUs (such as NXA-PAC-650W or NXA-PDC-930W) and fan trays separately. Transceivers and cables are also sold separately.

Q: Can this switch operate in both NX-OS and ACI modes?
A: Yes, the N9K-C9232C supports both Cisco NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco ACI fabric mode. It can function as a leaf or spine switch in ACI deployments or run traditional NX-OS with VXLAN EVPN for overlay networking.

Q: What breakout options are supported on the QSFP28 ports?
A: Each QSFP28 port can be individually configured as 1x100G, 1x40G, 2x50G, 4x25G, or 4x10G using appropriate breakout cables or transceivers, providing exceptional deployment flexibility for mixed-speed environments.

Q: Is this model still available for purchase from Cisco?
A: The N9K-C9232C reached End-of-Sale in November 2023. It is available only through secondary market resellers, refurbished equipment channels, and existing inventory. For new deployments, Cisco recommends the N9K-C9332C as the current-generation alternative.

Q: What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?
A: The switch supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP, and BGP EVPN for VXLAN overlay networks. It also supports segment routing and VRF-lite for multi-tenancy.

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