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