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Cisco N9K-X9432C-S | 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Line Card, Nexus 9500

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Description

The Cisco N9K-X9432C-S is a high-performance 100 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular chassis, ideal for data center spine and aggregation deployments. With 32 ports of 100G QSFP28 connectivity and support for breakout configurations down to 1G, this line card delivers exceptional flexibility and bandwidth. It features low-latency switching, hot-swappable design, and compatibility with N9K-C9504-FM-S and N9K-C9508-FM-S fabric modules for maximum throughput.

Features

High-Density Connectivity: 32 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 for maximum port density
- Flexible Port Breakout: Support for multiple speed configurations per port including 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and 1G
- Ultra-Low Latency: Sub-microsecond latency for demanding real-time applications
- Line-Rate Performance: Line-rate forwarding for packets greater than 250 bytes
- Hot-Swappable Design: Install or remove without chassis downtime
- 32-MB Buffer: Dedicated buffer memory for efficient packet handling
- Modular Architecture: Seamless integration with Nexus 9500 Series chassis
- Fabric Module Compatibility: Works with N9K-C950X-FM-S fabric modules for maximum throughput
- NX-OS Operating System: Enterprise-grade Cisco NX-OS for advanced features and management
- Spine and Aggregation Role: Optimized for data center spine and aggregation deployments
- Energy Efficiency: Power-efficient design with advanced thermal management
- Advanced Routing: Supports up to 128,000 LPM routes and 104,000 IP host entries
- MAC Address Scalability: Supports up to 104,000 MAC address entries
- Multi-Protocol Support: Comprehensive protocol support for diverse network environments

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

Port Configuration: 32x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
- Breakout Support: 1x100G, 2x50G, 1x40G, 4x25G, 4x10G, and 1x1G per QSFP28 port
- Buffer Memory: 32 MB
- Latency: Less than 1 microsecond
- Maximum Forwarding Rate: Up to 6.4 Tbps
- Operating Mode: NX-OS mode only
- Chassis Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 9504 and 9508 modular chassis
- Fabric Module Requirements: Requires 4x N9K-C950X-FM-S fabric modules for maximum bandwidth
- Compatible Fabric Modules: N9K-C9504-FM-S and N9K-C9508-FM-S
- Maximum LPM Routes: 128,000
- Maximum IP Host Entries: 104,000
- Maximum MAC Address Entries: 40,000 to 104,000
- Power Consumption: Approximately 450-600W typical (varies by configuration)
- Form Factor: Hot-swappable line card module
- Design Role: Spine or aggregation-switch deployment

FAQs

Q: Which Cisco Nexus chassis is this line card compatible with?
A: The N9K-X9432C-S is compatible with Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular chassis, specifically the 4-slot (N9K-C9504) and 8-slot (N9K-C9508) models. It requires N9K-C950X-FM-S fabric modules for optimal performance.

Q: Can each QSFP28 port be broken out into lower-speed connections?
A: Yes, each QSFP28 port supports flexible breakout configurations including 1x100G, 2x50G, 1x40G, 4x25G, 4x10G, and 1x1G Ethernet, providing exceptional deployment flexibility for various network requirements.

Q: What is the typical use case for this line card?
A: The N9K-X9432C-S is designed for spine or aggregation roles in data center networks, delivering high-density 100G connectivity for demanding workloads including high-performance computing, big data analytics, cloud services, and storage area networks.

Q: Is this line card hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the N9K-X9432C-S is hot-swappable, allowing network administrators to add or remove the line card without shutting down the entire chassis, minimizing disruption during maintenance or upgrades.

Q: What fabric modules are required for full bandwidth?
A: This line card requires four N9K-C950X-FM-S fabric modules to achieve maximum bandwidth. It is compatible with N9K-C9504-FM-S and N9K-C9508-FM-S fabric modules depending on the chassis configuration.

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