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

Cisco Catalyst C9500-32QC-E

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

High-Performance Enterprise Core Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-32QC-E is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch designed for high-bandwidth network environments. It provides 32 high-density QSFP28 ports supporting 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, making it suitable for enterprise campus cores, aggregation networks, backbone infrastructure and high-capacity network deployments.

Powered by Cisco IOS XE and the Network Essentials software license, the C9500-32QC-E delivers enterprise switching, routing, security, automation, programmability and network-management capabilities. Its high-density architecture provides a scalable platform for modern enterprise networks.

High-Throughput Switching Performance

With up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 billion packets per second forwarding performance, the C9500-32QC-E is designed to handle large volumes of enterprise traffic and high-speed backbone workloads.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Essentials

The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE with a Network Essentials license. This provides enterprise switching, routing, security, automation, programmability, telemetry and network-management capabilities.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The C9500-32QC-E supports enterprise switching and routing services required for scalable core and aggregation architectures. Its networking capabilities provide flexibility for large campus and backbone deployments.

Enterprise Network Security

The Catalyst C9500-32QC-E includes enterprise security capabilities designed to protect network infrastructure, control access and support secure segmentation across business-critical environments.

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 for enterprise core and aggregation deployments.

High Availability and Redundant Power

The C9500-32QC-E is designed for business-critical network environments and supports redundant power configurations to improve system availability. Its 1U rack-mountable design is suitable for enterprise network racks and data center environments.

Intelligent Network Management

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

Ideal Applications

High-Density 40G and 100G Enterprise Core Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-32QC-E combines 32 high-density 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 solution for enterprise core, aggregation, campus backbone and high-bandwidth network deployments.