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

Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C-E

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

High-Capacity Enterprise Core Switching

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

Powered by Cisco IOS XE and equipped with the Network Essentials software license, the C9500-32C-E supports advanced enterprise switching, routing, security, automation, programmability, and network management. Its high-density QSFP28 architecture makes it suitable for organizations requiring substantial network bandwidth and scalable core connectivity.

High-Performance Switching Architecture

The C9500-32C-E delivers up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 billion packets per second forwarding performance. This high-throughput architecture is designed to handle demanding enterprise traffic, high-speed backbone links, and large-scale aggregation workloads.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Essentials

The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE and uses the Network Essentials software license. The platform provides enterprise switching, routing, security, automation, programmability, telemetry, and network-management capabilities.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The C9500-32C-E supports enterprise switching and routing services required for scalable core and aggregation networks. It provides the foundation for secure segmentation, routing, high-speed interconnection, and resilient enterprise network architectures.

Enterprise Network Security

Cisco security technologies help protect enterprise network infrastructure and control access across the network. The Catalyst C9500-32C-E supports security and segmentation capabilities for business-critical deployments.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

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

High Availability and Redundant Power

The C9500-32C-E is designed for environments where network availability is critical. Its architecture supports redundant power configurations and high-availability technologies to help maintain service continuity in business-critical networks.

Intelligent Network Management

Cisco IOS XE supports enterprise management, automation, telemetry, and programmability. Administrators can configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and automate the switch using Cisco management platforms and standard network protocols.

Ideal Applications

High-Density 40G and 100G Enterprise Core Connectivity

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