Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switch C9500-32QC-A

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 32QC (C9500-32QC-A) is a high-performance, enterprise-class core and aggregation switch designed to deliver high-density 40/100G connectivity for modern campus and data center networks. It provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, robust security, and high scalability for mission-critical enterprise environments.

This switch integrates with Cisco DNA Center for automation, assurance, and analytics, and is ideal for backbone networks, aggregation layers, and high-speed interconnects in enterprise and cloud-ready infrastructures. Its modular design and high availability features ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Key Features

• 32 ports supporting 40/100G QSFP28 connectivity for high-speed enterprise networks
• Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set with routing, VLANs, and VXLAN support
• Integration with Cisco DNA Center for policy-driven automation and analytics
• Security features including MACsec, access control lists, and segmentation
• Redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fans for high availability
• Programmable with Cisco IOS XE, APIs, and automation frameworks
• Optimized QoS and traffic shaping for critical enterprise applications
• Energy-efficient and thermally optimized for dense deployments
• Scalable for backbone, aggregation, and high-performance data center networks

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