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Cisco N9K-C9232C-ZZ-PI | Nexus 9200 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch, 6.4Tbps, Layer 3

SKU:N9K-C9232C-ZZ-PI

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Description

The Cisco N9K-C9232C-ZZ-PI is a high-density 1RU data center switch delivering 6.4 Tbps bandwidth across 32 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet with QSFP28 interfaces. Designed for enterprise applications, service provider hosting, and cloud environments, it provides wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with VXLAN and EVPN support. Each port supports flexible breakout configurations including 4x25G, 4x10G, 2x50G, or 1x40G for seamless migration and scalability.

Features

Wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching on all ports
- Native VXLAN bridging and routing at line rate
- BGP EVPN control plane for scalable multitenancy and host mobility
- Complete Layer 3 unicast and multicast routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP)
- Segment routing for MPLS packet forwarding and traffic engineering
- Advanced buffer monitoring with real-time per-port and per-queue utilization
- Fine-tunable buffer allocation for nondrop queues, ideal for IP storage
- Support for 4096 VLANs and 16,000 VRF instances
- Up to 256,000 LPM routes, IP host entries, and MAC address entries
- 32,000 multicast routes and IGMP snooping groups
- Cisco NX-API for programmable management via JSON/XML over HTTP/HTTPS
- Power-on auto-provisioning (POAP) for touchless deployment
- Python scripting engine, Bash shell, and Linux container support
- Advanced security features including ACLs, VACLs, and MACsec encryption
- Cisco Tetration Analytics telemetry support with flow information and interpacket variation
- Hitless software patching and upgrades
- Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and cooling fans

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 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
- Port breakout support: 4x25G, 4x10G, 2x50G, 1x40G per port
- 2x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 management ports
- Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: >5.1 billion packets per second (bpps)
- Shared buffer: 30 MB
- System memory: 16 GB DRAM
- Storage: 64 GB solid-state drive (SSD)
- CPU: Quad-core x86 processor
- Dual redundant power supply support (650W AC or 930W DC options)
- Typical power consumption: 272W AC
- Maximum power consumption: 640W
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches (4.4 x 43.9 x 57.1 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 8.3 kg
- Airflow: Port-side intake (front-to-back)
- Operating system: Cisco NX-OS or ACI mode

FAQs

Q: What operating modes does the N9K-C9232C support?
A: The switch supports both Cisco NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode, providing flexibility for traditional data center deployments or software-defined networking environments.

Q: Can I use existing fiber infrastructure with this switch?
A: Yes, the Nexus 9232C supports flexible port breakout configurations allowing you to use existing 10G or 25G fiber cabling by breaking out 100G QSFP28 ports into multiple lower-speed interfaces (4x25G, 4x10G, 2x50G, or 1x40G).

Q: What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?
A: The switch supports comprehensive routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, and MSDP, making it suitable for spine-leaf architectures and IP fabric deployments with full Layer 3 capabilities.

Q: Does this model require any additional licenses?
A: The default NX-OS software includes comprehensive Layer 2 features. Additional licenses are required to enable Layer 3 IP unicast/multicast routing and advanced features like Cisco Nexus Data Broker.

Q: Is VXLAN supported on this switch?
A: Yes, the Nexus 9232C provides native line-rate VXLAN bridging and routing with BGP EVPN control plane support, enabling scalable multitenancy and host mobility in modern data center architectures.

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