Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | Catalyst 9500 (C9500-32QC-E) |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Processor | 2.4 GHz |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
Mounting | Rack-mountable |
Weight | 21.85 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 650 Watt |
Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
MTBF | 307,200 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 32-Port 40/100G Switch C9500-32QC-E

Key Benefits

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- Optimized for enterprise core and aggregation layers needing high throughput and scalability
- Supports extensive Layer 3 and security protocols for advanced network segmentation and control
- TAA compliance and limited lifetime warranty provide excellent value and procurement flexibility
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 32-Port 40/100G switch (C9500-32QC-E) delivers enterprise-class performance and resilience, purpose-built for core and aggregation network layers. Featuring 32 QSFP ports supporting 40G/100G Ethernet and managed capabilities, this rack-mountable 1U switch boasts a full-duplex switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps and 1 Bpps forwarding rate. Powered by a 2.4 GHz CPU and 16 GB of RAM, it supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols—including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and VRF—as well as policy-based routing.
Designed with enterprise resilience in mind, it offers high availability through features such as NSF, SSO, and hot-plug power redundancy. It includes advanced QoS controls, extensive ACLs, and secure boot capabilities. Additional features like jumbo frame support, MLD snooping, and a 64K MAC address table further equip it for demanding traffic environments. This model is TAA compliant and supported by a limited lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Software | Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP (v1/2c/3), RMON (1,2), NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Software Features | ZTP, REST API, embedded Wireshark |
Routing & Switching Capabilities
Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP-1/2, BGP, EIGRP, IGMP, VRRP, MSDP, PBR, RIPng |
Virtual Interface Support (SVIs) | 4,000 |
VLAN Support | 4,000 VLAN IDs |
Multicast Routing Entries | 32,000 |
FNF (Flexible NetFlow) Entries | 96,000 |
IPv4 Routing Table (Indirect) | 212,000 entries |
IPv4 Host Routes | 90,000 entries |
IPv6 Routing Table (Indirect) | 212,000 entries |
IPv6 Host Routes | 90,000 entries |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications/Standards | FCC Part 15 A, CISPR 22 Class A, EN55024, VCCI Class A, UL 60950-1, RoHS, IEC 60950-1, EN 61000 series, BSMI Class A, ICES-003 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Interfaces
Total QSFP Ports | 32 x 40/100 Gigabit QSFP |
Additional Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 |
Interface Types | QSFP, USB 3.0 |
Switching Capacity (Full Duplex) | 3.2 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 1 Bpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 64K entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Advanced Security Features
Security Protocols | 802.1X, ACLs, Private VLAN, Secure Boot, CoAP, FHS |
Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES |
Supported Security ACLs | 270,000 entries |
QoS ACL Scale | 16,000 entries |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 18 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -4 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 149 °F |
Humidity Range Storage | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |