Catalyst switches

Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Switch (Network Advantage)

Name: Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Switch (Network Advantage)
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9500-32C-A
Price: 37222.12 USD
Availability: BackOrder

VPN# C9500-32C-A

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Overview

The Catalyst 9500-32C is a 100G-dense core and spine switch offering 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports in 1RU with 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and a 2 Bpps forwarding rate. It is purpose-built for high-bandwidth campus cores and data-center spine layers. Network Advantage licensing unlocks VXLAN BGP EVPN, SD-Access transit, and StackWise Virtual. Hardware MACsec protects every 100G link.

Highlights

32 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports in a compact 1RU chassis
6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 2 Bpps forwarding rate
VXLAN BGP EVPN, StackWise Virtual, and MACsec encryption
TAA-compliant build available and Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted

At a glance

Platform specs for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series.

ASIC options: UADP (Catalyst 9500) and Silicon One Q200 (Catalyst 9500X)
Switching capacity: Up to 6.4 Tbps (9500); up to 12.8 Tbps full duplex (9500X)
Forwarding rate: Up to 2 Bpps (9500); 8 Bpps (9500X)
Packet buffer: Up to 36 MB unified per ASIC (9500); 80 MB plus up to 8 GB HBM (9500X)
Port speeds: 1/10/25/40/100G (9500); adds 50/200/400G via SFP56 and QSFP-DD (9500X)
MAC addresses: Up to 82,000 (UADP 3.0); up to 256,000 (Q200)
IPv4 routes: Up to 256,000 indirect plus direct (9500); up to 2 million (9500X)
MACsec encryption: Line-rate 256-bit AES-GCM 802.1AE; WAN MACsec on 9500X
Power supplies: Platinum-rated redundant AC/DC; 650W, 930W, 950W, 1500W, 1600W options
Minimum software: Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1a (9500 high-perf); 17.7.1 / 17.10.1 (9500X)
Ordered VPN#: C9500-32C-A

Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Switch (Network Advantage) datasheet and specifications

Ports & Capacity

100G Ports: 32 x 40/100G QSFP28
Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps (full duplex)
Forwarding Rate: 2 Bpps

Platform

Form Factor: 1RU, rack-mountable
Resiliency: StackWise Virtual, redundant power/fans
Security: MACsec-256, TrustSec
License Level: Network Advantage

Official Cisco datasheet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Switch (C9500-32C-A) cost?

Uniqcli sells the C9500-32C-A for $37,222.12 against a Cisco list price of $53,855.40. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.

Is the C9500-32C-A TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?

Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C9500-32C-A in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given C9500-32C-A is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the C9500-32C-A and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.

Can I buy the C9500-32C-A as a single unit or in volume?

Both. Order a single C9500-32C-A through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.

Where can I find the C9500-32C-A datasheet and specifications?

The specifications section on this page lists the published specs for the C9500-32C-A, including ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them. Ask us for the full Cisco datasheet and we will send the current PDF with your quote.

Need the C9500-32C-A TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?

Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment, and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.

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