Description
The Cisco C9500-32C-E is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, Cisco’s flagship fixed-core switching platform designed for next-generation enterprise core and aggregation deployments. Built to support modern digital transformation initiatives, cloud applications, data-intensive workloads, and high-performance campus networks, the switch delivers exceptional speed, reliability, and security.
Equipped with 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 40G and 100G Ethernet, the C9500-32C-E provides massive bandwidth capacity for enterprise backbones, data center interconnects, cloud connectivity, and large-scale aggregation networks. Its high-density architecture makes it ideal for organizations requiring ultra-fast network performance and future-proof infrastructure.
Powered by Cisco Network Essentials software and Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, including OSPF, static routing, VRF Lite, multicast services, automation, telemetry, and Cisco DNA Center integration for centralized management.
Enterprise-grade security technologies including MACsec encryption, Secure Boot, Trustworthy Systems, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and network segmentation help protect critical business infrastructure against modern cyber threats.
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C-E is ideal for enterprise campus cores, data center aggregation, service provider edge networks, financial institutions, healthcare environments, government organizations, and large-scale enterprise infrastructures requiring high-speed 100G connectivity.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9500-32C-E |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| Software License | Network Essentials |
| Switch Type | Enterprise Core Switch |
| Ports | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
| Port Speeds | 40G / 100G Ethernet |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Routing Features | Static Routing, OSPF, VRF Lite |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2 Bpps |
| VLAN Support | Yes |
| QoS Support | Advanced QoS |
| Security Features | MACsec, ACL, Secure Boot, Trustworthy Systems |
| IPv4 Support | Yes |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Stack Support | StackWise Virtual |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center |
| Redundant Power Supply | Supported |
| Redundant Fans | Supported |
| Mounting Type | Rack Mountable |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Application | Core, Aggregation, Data Center, Campus Networks |
| Brand | Cisco |
Key Features
- 32 high-density 100G QSFP28 ports
- Supports 40G and 100G Ethernet connectivity
- Cisco Network Essentials license
- Enterprise-grade Layer 3 routing
- StackWise Virtual support
- Cisco DNA Center integration
- Advanced MACsec encryption
- High-performance core switching
- Redundant power and cooling support
- Ideal for large enterprise and data center deployments
