The Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC-E switch is a valuable investment for modern business networks demanding high bandwidth, reliable performance, and future-proofing capabilities. With 32 high-speed 40G ports, this switch is designed to handle extensive data flow, making it ideal for organizations with a high volume of network traffic or those planning to expand.
Supporting a forwarding rate of up to 1 Bpps and a switching capacity of up to 3.2 Tbps, it ensures your network infrastructure can keep pace with the increasing demands of data-intensive applications like video conferencing, cloud computing, and virtual reality. It is engineered with an x86 CPU architecture, offering advanced programmability for custom applications and network automation, significantly simplifying network management tasks.
For enhanced network security, the Catalyst 9500-32QC-E incorporates robust features such as Secure Segmentation with Cisco’s Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), granting granular access control and policy enforcement. Additionally, its support for MPLS L2/L3 VPNs and MVPNs provides secure, scalable connections across diverse locations, crucial for enterprises with a widespread geographic presence.
The Catalyst 9500-32QC-E also emphasizes sustainability with its energy-efficient design that doesn’t compromise performance, helping to reduce operational costs over time. Cisco’s Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) offers peace of mind with product warranty coverage, minimizing potential downtime and ensuring a more predictable cost structure for maintenance and support.
Overall, choosing the Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC-E is a strategic move for organizations that require uncompromised network performance, comprehensive security features, and a scalable infrastructure that can adapt to future networking needs.
C9500-32QC-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 32-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are the next generation of enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switches, supporting full programmability and serviceability. Based on an x86 CPU, the Catalyst 9500 Series is Cisco’s lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry’s first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
Product Code |
C9500-32QC-E |
Description |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 32-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License |
Switching capacity |
Up to 3.2 Tbps |
Forwarding rate |
Up to 1 Bpps |
DRAM |
16 G |
Flash |
16 G |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in |
Rack units (RU) |
1RU |
Product Details
Catalyst 9500 100/40-G 32-port switches: C9500-32C, C9500-32QC
· 32 ports of 100 G and 40 G with rich campus features
· Industry-first 100 G and 40 G enterprise-class switch
· High performance, QSFP+
· Secure segmentation with SD-Access
· MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, MVPN; flexible design templates
· Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW)
Compare to Similar Item
Table 2 shows the comparison.
Product Code |
C9500-32QC-E |
C9500-32QC-A |
Description |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 32-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 32-port 40G switch, NW Adv. License |
Switching capacity |
Up to 3.2 Tbps |
Up to 3.2 Tbps |
Forwarding rate |
Up to 1 Bpps |
Up to 1 Bpps |
DRAM |
16 G |
16 G |
Flash |
16 G |
16 G |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in |
1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in |
Rack units (RU) |
1RU |
1RU |
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