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C9500-32QC-A Overview
C9500-32QC-A is a high-performance enterprise switch built on a modern, fixed-architecture platform that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing functions. Designed for campus core, aggregation, and data center deployments, it offers robust performance with advanced routing capabilities, ensuring low latency and high throughput for mission-critical applications.
C9500-32QC-A provides 32 high-speed QSFP+ ports configured for 40G connectivity, offering extensive scalability and stacking options for network expansion and redundancy. With dual AC power supply options and a rack-mount form factor, it is engineered for demanding environments where security, efficiency, and high-density connectivity are essential.
C9500-32QC-A price is $15,338.00, a 57.8% saving from the Cisco list price of $36,339.00. C9500-32QC-A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C9500-32QC-A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- N/A
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 32 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- N/A
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-32QC-A
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- N/A
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- N/A
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 32 x 40G QSFP+ ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC-A
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-32QC-A |  C9500-40X-2Q-E |  C9500-32C-A |  C9500-48Y4C |  C9500-24Q-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | N/A | 18.9 inches | 12.0 inches | 18 inches | 12.5 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GBase-T |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GBase-T |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-32QC-A | C9500-40X-2Q-E | C9500-32C-A | C9500-48Y4C | C9500-24Q-A |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | 40 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | N/A | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 32 x 40G QSFP+ ports | 40 fixed 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 40-Gigabit QSFP uplink ports | 32 fixed 10/100/1000 copper ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 24 x 10GBase-T ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 525W | 370 W | 430 W | 370W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X-2Q-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C Fixed-Core/Edge Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-A |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | 960 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | N/A | 16.5 lbs | 11 lbs | 35 lbs | 32 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jason Liu
5
Handles large-scale core traffic effortlessly.
R
Robert Gaines
5
High-density ports with stable performance.
K
Kevin Patel
4
Excellent enterprise backbone switch.
A
Andrew Mills
5
Rock-solid uptime.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-32QC-A switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-32QC-A is a fixed 1RU enterprise-class switch featuring 32 QSFP28 ports for 40/100G connectivity. It runs Cisco IOS XE with advanced security, automation, and high-performance forwarding.
What port speeds and media types does the C9500-32QC-A support?
Each of the 32 QSFP28 ports natively supports 40G and 100G via direct-attached or optical modules (QSFP-40/100G). Breakout cables allow 4×10G or 4×25G aggregation for flexible deployments.
What is the switching capacity and throughput of the C9500-32QC-A?
With up to 19.2 Tbps of switching capacity and 1.44 Bpps forwarding performance, the C9500-32QC-A delivers ultra-low latency and wire-speed processing for demanding network cores.
Which licensing tier is included with SKU C9500-32QC-A?
The C9500-32QC-A ships exclusively with the Cisco Catalyst Advantage license, enabling advanced Layer 3 routing, segment routing, SD-Access, encrypted traffic analytics, and programmable telemetry.