Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C-A 32-Port 40/100G QSFP28 Enterprise Core Managed Switch, Network Advantage

Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C-A

32-Port 40/100G QSFP28 Enterprise Core Managed Switch with Network Advantage

High-Performance Enterprise Core Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C-A is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch designed for demanding, high-bandwidth network environments. It features 32 × 40/100G QSFP28 ports, providing high-density connectivity for enterprise campus cores, aggregation networks, backbone infrastructure, and data center edge deployments.

The switch operates on Cisco IOS XE and includes the Network Advantage software license, providing advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, security, automation, programmability, and network management capabilities. Its high-density architecture makes it an excellent choice for organizations requiring scalable 40G and 100G network connectivity.

High-Throughput Switching Performance

With up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 billion packets per second forwarding performance, the C9500-32C-A is designed to handle high-volume network traffic across enterprise core, aggregation and backbone environments.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Advantage

The switch runs Cisco IOS XE with a Network Advantage license. This combination provides advanced enterprise networking capabilities, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, routing, security, automation, programmability, telemetry and network management.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The Network Advantage license supports advanced routing and network services for large enterprise infrastructures, providing the flexibility required for scalable core and aggregation architectures.

Enterprise Network Security

The C9500-32C-A provides enterprise security capabilities to help protect network infrastructure, control access and support secure segmentation across business-critical environments.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

Cisco StackWise Virtual allows compatible Catalyst 9500 switches to operate as a single logical system. This helps simplify network management and improve resiliency for enterprise core and aggregation deployments.

High Availability and Redundant Power

The C9500-32C-A is designed for business-critical network environments and supports redundant power configurations to help improve system availability. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor makes it suitable for enterprise network racks and data center deployments.

Intelligent Network Management

Cisco IOS XE provides enterprise management, automation, telemetry and programmability capabilities. Administrators can configure, monitor, troubleshoot and automate the switch through Cisco management platforms and standard protocols.

Ideal Applications

High-Density 40G and 100G Enterprise Core Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C-A combines 32 × 40/100G QSFP28 ports, Cisco IOS XE, Network Advantage licensing, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, enterprise security, automation, StackWise Virtual and high-availability capabilities. It provides a scalable and reliable solution for enterprise core, aggregation, campus backbone and high-bandwidth network deployments.