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

Cisco Catalyst C9500-32QC-A

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

High-Performance Enterprise Core Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-32QC-A is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch designed for high-bandwidth network environments. It provides 32 QSFP interfaces with flexible 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, making it suitable for enterprise campus cores, aggregation networks, backbone infrastructure and high-capacity network deployments.

The switch operates on Cisco IOS XE and includes the Network Advantage software license. It provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, security, automation, programmability and network-management capabilities for demanding enterprise infrastructures.

High-Throughput Switching Performance

The C9500-32QC-A delivers up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 billion packets per second forwarding performance. This high-performance architecture is designed to handle demanding enterprise traffic and high-speed backbone workloads.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Advantage

The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE with a Network Advantage license. This software platform supports advanced enterprise networking, routing, security, automation, programmability, telemetry and network management.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The Network Advantage license provides advanced routing and network services for scalable enterprise core and aggregation architectures.

Enterprise Network Security

The Catalyst C9500-32QC-A provides enterprise security capabilities for controlling network access, protecting infrastructure and supporting secure network segmentation.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

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

High Availability and Redundant Power

The C9500-32QC-A includes two power supply slots and is designed for business-critical enterprise environments where network availability is important. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor is suitable for enterprise network racks and data center deployments.

Intelligent Network Management

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

Ideal Applications

Flexible 40G and 100G Enterprise Core Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-32QC-A combines 32 high-density QSFP interfaces, flexible 40G/100G connectivity, 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 solution for enterprise core, aggregation, campus backbone and high-bandwidth network deployments.