Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch (C9500-32QC-EDU)
The Cisco C9500-32QC-EDU is a high-performance enterprise-level core switch designed for advanced network infrastructure in educational and business environments. As a Cisco enterprise solution, this switch combines industry-leading ethernet switching with comprehensive core switch capabilities, supporting massive throughput and scalability. The integration of StackWise Virtual enables seamless stackable operations, maximizing availability and simplifying management in large deployments. With robust advanced security features, the C9500-32QC-EDU delivers granular access control and threat protection to safeguard mission-critical assets. This model offers up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 Bpps forwarding rate, making it suitable for high-density, high-availability campus networks and data center distribution layers in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Its wide route table, VLAN capacity, and extensive ACL scalability underline its versatility. Designed to meet rigorous global safety and EMI/EMC commitments, the switch is engineered for maximum reliability with a high MTBF, meeting NEBS and ETSI requirements for deployment flexibility.
C9500-32QC-EDU specification
| Model | C9500-32QC-EDU |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Description | Catalyst 9500 32x40G, K12 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 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 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1 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 |