Catalyst switches

Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Switch (Network Advantage)

Name: Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Switch (Network Advantage)
Brand: Cisco
SKU: 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 SKU: C9500-32C-A
Condition: New

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Switch datasheet & 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

Full specifications, port maps, power draw, and ordering details for this platform. Add your name and work email and the datasheet opens right here in our viewer.

Frequently asked questions

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

Pricing for the C9500-32C-A is available on request. Send a quick quote request and a Uniqcli specialist will confirm the current price, stock, and lead time, usually within one business day. Lower pricing is available for volume, GPC, and emergency-acquisition orders.

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

Yes. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner and supports TAA-compliant, DoDIN APL-ready procurement of the C9500-32C-A for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers. We accept the Government Purchase Card (GPC) and can support FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisitions.

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 official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the C9500-32C-A.