Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 Layer 3 Core and Aggregation Switch
By: Cisco
Starting from
$31,850
Indicative. Final pricing is confirmed with your quote.
In Stockships worldwide
Key specs
- Port Configuration
- 32 x 100GbE QSFP28
- Switch Layer
- Layer 3 core and aggregation
- Switching Capacity
- 6.4 Tbps
- Management
- Cisco IOS XE, DNA Center
- Uplinks
- QSFP28 / SFP28
- Condition:
- New (authorized channel)
- Warranty:
- Full manufacturer warranty
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Authorized & warrantied
Sourced through authorized distribution, with the full manufacturer warranty.
Compatibility checked
Validated against your server platform before dispatch.
Delivery & lead time
Confirmed with your quote, including expedited freight where available.
Business & public sector
POs, net terms and volume pricing for qualified organizations, government and edu.
Product overview
Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 Layer 3 Core and Aggregation Switch. Campus core and aggregation switching, where the access layer converges.
It is a 1U rack-mount part.
Specifications
General
- Product Line
- Catalyst 9500
- Product Type
- Network Switch
Technical specifications
- Switching Capacity
- 6.4 Tbps
- Switch Layer
- Layer 3 core and aggregation
- Airflow
- Front-to-back or back-to-front
- Management
- Cisco IOS XE, DNA Center
Interfaces & connectivity
- Port Configuration
- 32 x 100GbE QSFP28
- Uplinks
- QSFP28 / SFP28
Physical
- Form Factor
- 1U rack-mount
Compatibility & compliance
- Compliance Standards
- RoHS, WEEE
Full published specifications for the Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 Layer 3 Core and Aggregation Switch, as supplied. Confirm platform support before ordering: compatibility validation against your specific server model is part of every order.
Where the Catalyst 9500 C9500-32C is deployed
- Capacity expansion on existing systems
- Like-for-like replacement and spares holding
- New build-outs specified around a fixed platform
Who this part is for
- MSPs standardising a customer estate on one switching platform
- Teams adding an access layer or top-of-rack switch to a live fabric
- Integrators quoting a switch with its optics and rail kit as one line
Questions buyers ask about this part
What does C9500-32C give me in ports and throughput?
32 x 100GbE QSFP28, with 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity. Uplinks are QSFP28 / SFP28. Airflow is front-to-back or back-to-front, which has to match the direction of the rest of the row or it will recirculate hot air. Tell us the rack layout and we will confirm the right variant.
Is this Cisco part genuine, and is the warranty intact?
Yes. We supply through authorized distribution only, so the part carries the full Cisco manufacturer warranty and its firmware update path stays supported. No grey-market stock, no re-labelled drives, no voided warranties.
Do you offer volume pricing and accept purchase orders?
The listed price is per unit and indicative; tiered pricing applies at quantity. We accept purchase orders from qualified businesses, government and defence agencies, and educational institutions, with net terms and consolidated invoicing available. Email the quantity you need and we will come back within 48 business hours.
Other capacities in the Cisco Catalyst 9500 range
| Model | Part number | Availability | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C 24 x 25GbE SFP28 + 4 x 100GbE QSFP28 Layer 3 Core and Aggregation Switch | N/A | In Stock | $18,850 |
| Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X 40 x 10GbE SFP+ Layer 3 Core and Aggregation Switch | N/A | In Stock | $12,740 |
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Specifying a system, not just the part?
Multi-node training is bounded by the fabric between the nodes, so the switch is specified with the cluster rather than after it.