Cisco Catalyst 9500 32x100G Managed Switch, K12, Rack-mountable

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: C9500-32C-EDU
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  • 32 x 100/40 Gigabit QSFP28/QSFP+ ports for high-speed aggregation
  • 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 2 Bpps forwarding rate
  • Supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPFv3, RIPng, PIM-SM
  • 16 GB RAM and 16 GB flash for high-performance processing and storage
  • Redundant hot-plug internal power supplies with 1+1 scheme
  • Full-stack managed features including SNMP, RESTCONF, and NETCONF

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Key Benefits

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  • Designed specifically for K-12 educational use cases with tailored pricing
  • Delivers carrier-grade performance in a compact 1U form factor, ideal for space-constrained server rooms
  • Comprehensive protocol and standards support ensures seamless integration into existing enterprise-grade networks

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 32x100G, K12 is a next-generation, high-density Layer 3 managed switch engineered for demanding enterprise and campus networks. Housed in a 1U rack-mountable enclosure, this device supports up to 32 QSFP28/QSFP+ ports, enabling seamless 100G and 40G connectivity. With a 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 2 billion packets per second, it delivers uncompromising performance to meet the needs of modern digital networks.

Equipped with 16 GB RAM, advanced routing protocols, and features like Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Zero-touch provisioning, the Catalyst 9500 optimizes uptime and ease of deployment. Support for Private VLANs, policy-based routing, and extensive management protocols ensures rich security and operational control. With hot-plug power redundancy and TAA compliance, it is an ideal choice for high-performance core deployments, particularly in K-12 educational environments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Managed Layer 3 Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable 1U
Weight 25.64 lbs
Power Requirements AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Power Provided 1600 Watt
Power Redundancy Optional
Power Redundancy Scheme 1+1
MTBF 212,820 hours
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Installed Power Supply Qty 1
Max Supported Power Supply Qty 2

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin MEXICO
TAA Compliance Yes
Compliance Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1ae, IEEE 802.3ba
Certifications UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS, VCCI Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, EN 300 386, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, CCC, ICES-003 Class A

Advanced Security Features

Firewall Capabilities Access Control Lists (ACLs), Private VLAN, policy-based routing
Authentication Methods IEEE 802.1X, First Hop Security (FHS)
Encryption Algorithm 256-bit AES
Security Protocols Secure Boot
Security ACL Scale 27000 entries

Interfaces

Total Ports 32
Port Type 32 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 / 40 Gigabit QSFP+
USB Ports 2 x USB 3.0
Interface Type QSFP28, QSFP+
Data Transfer Rate 100 Gbps / 40 Gbps per port
MAC Address Table Size 82K entries
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes
Throughput 6.4 Tbps switching capacity
Forwarding Rate 2 Bpps

Physical & Environmental

Width 17.5 in
Depth 21.2 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)
Built-in Devices RFID tag
Status Indicators Status LEDs

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Interfaces SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF
Zero-touch Provisioning Supported
Cloud Management Features CoAP support, integrated Wireshark
Pricing Type K-12 education

Performance & Hardware

Processor 1 x 2.4 GHz
System RAM 16 GB
Flash Memory 16 GB
IPv4 Routes (Direct/Indirect) 212,000 each
IPv6 Routes (Direct/Indirect) 212,000 each
IPv4 Multicast Routes 32,000
IPv6 Multicast Routes 32,000
ACL Entries 16,000
Flexible NetFlow Entries 98,000
VLAN IDs Supported 4,000
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) 4,000
Routing Protocols Supported OSPF, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, RIPng, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Quality of Service Features CBWFQ, WRED, QoS, MLD snooping
Redundancy Features SSO, Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), Non-Stop Routing (NSR)