Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch (C9500-32QC-E)

The Cisco C9500-32QC-E is an advanced enterprise-grade switch engineered for scalable, high-speed networking requirements. As part of the Cisco Catalyst lineup, it seamlessly integrates into aggregation layer deployments, providing robust throughput essential for modern digital businesses. This enterprise switch is designed with cutting-edge hardware, making it ideal for next-generation SD-Access architectures where automation, security, and policy-based control are pivotal. With up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and support for 1 Bpps forwarding rate, the C9500-32QC-E guarantees outstanding performance under demanding network loads. It excels in large-scale routing scenarios with support for over 82,000 MAC addresses and substantial route capacity for both IPv4 and IPv6, catering to evolving enterprise demands.

C9500-32QC-E specification

ModelC9500-32QC-E
BrandCisco
Switching CapacityUp to 3.2 Tbps
Forwarding RateUp to 1 Bpps
Total Number of MAC AddressesUp to 82,000
Total Number of IPv4 Routes Up to 212,000 indirect + direct; Up to 90,000 host/ARP
Total Number of IPv6 RoutesUp to 212,000 indirect + direct ; Up to 90,000 host
QoS ACL ScaleUp to 16,000
Security ACL ScaleUp to 27,000
FNF EntriesUp to 98,000
Flash16 GB
DRAM16 GB
VLAN IDs4,000
Jumbo frames9,216 bytes
Total Switched Virtual Interfaces4,000
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.73 x 17.5 x 21.2 in
Storage temperature-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Input Voltage90 to 264 VAC