Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch (C9500-32C-EDU)
The Cisco C9500-32C-EDU is a high-end enterprise switch tailored for core and aggregation deployments that demand maximum performance, programmability, and reliability. As a flagship member of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, it integrates advanced SD-Access technologies, delivering scalable and secure segmentation for next-generation networks. This enterprise switch empowers network transformation by harnessing StackWise Virtual for high-availability stacking, ensuring system resiliency with minimal downtime. Its exceptional programmability enables adaptable automation through rich APIs and model-driven configuration, reducing administrative overhead for system integrators and enabling dynamic service delivery for modern data environments. With up to 32 x 100G ports, robust ASIC acceleration, and support for advanced QoS, security, and large route tables, the C9500-32C-EDU is ideal for rapidly evolving campus backbones or distributed core sites. Distribution partners benefit from simplified lifecycle management and rapid deployment, while end users experience seamless connectivity, policy-driven access, and future-proof expansion. For global businesses in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America seeking enterprise-grade networking, this model stands out for its SD-Access integration, superior StackWise Virtual resilience, and unmatched programmability.
C9500-32C-EDU specification
| Model | C9500-32C-EDU |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Description | Catalyst 9500 32x100G, K12 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.2 in |
| Rack Units (RU) | 1 RU |
| Minimum Software Requirement | Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1a |
| ASIC | UADP 3.0 |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2 Bpps |
| Total MAC Addresses | Up to 82,000 |
| IPv4 Routes (ARP + learned routes) | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct, Up to 90,000 host/ARP |
| Total IPv6 Routes | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct, Up to 90,000 host |
| Total IPv4 Multicast Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| Total IPv6 Multicast Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| QoS ACL Scale | Up to 16,000 |
| Security ACL Scale | Up to 27,000 |
| FNF Entries | Up to 98,000 |
| DRAM | 16 GB |