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C9500-32QC-E
Cisco C9500-32QC-E Catalyst 9500 32-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet...
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C9500-32QC-E provides fixed fiber aggregation for enterprise campus cores with a selectable 32-port 40G or 16-port 100G configuration and Network Essentials. The Layer 3 switch uses built-in QSFP interfaces rather than copper endpoint ports, concentrating the purchase on connections between network devices instead of powered phones or access points. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series chassis occupies one rack unit and provides fixed interfaces rather than removable uplink cards. Network Essentials supplies foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities; C9500-32QC-A changes the included network license to Network Advantage for advanced routing and segmentation. Within the Catalyst 9000 family, this configuration addresses core and aggregation purchases where interface speed and the selected feature tier must both match the intended network design.
C9500-32QC-E price for new stock is $12,729.15, a 66.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $38,087.00. C9500-32QC-E refurb price is $2,084.25. C9500-32QC-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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3200 Gbps switching capacity establishes the aggregate switching ceiling, while 1000 Mpps forwarding defines packet-processing capacity; line-rate operation applies to packet sizes of 187 bytes and above. Up to 256000 total IPv4 routes describe maximum hardware scale, not a guarantee that every routing capability is enabled by the included license. The maximum 82000-entry MAC table depends on the selected resource template, so route-heavy and MAC-heavy configurations require different allocations. C9500-32QC-E has 16 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of flash for operating software and local storage. Cisco IOS XE provides embedded WebUI and CLI management, with Catalyst Center and Meraki dashboard options subject to the selected deployment and subscription. Four C9K-T1-FANTRAY fan trays provide front-to-back cooling, and populating the second internal supply bay enables optional power redundancy. UADP 3.0 forwarding silicon supports configurable resource allocation; changing that allocation does not change the purchased network entitlement.
ORM Systems offers C9500-32QC-E new sealed and certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and software entitlements, plus an additional C9K-PWR-650WAC-R and C9500-4PTH-KIT= when required, on the purchase order. New units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished units up to 1 year, and every condition has 30-day returns; terms apply. Enterprise and volume orders support PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA in the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | Network Essentials |
Port Configuration | 32 x 40G or 16 x 100G QSFP |
Cooling | 4 x C9K-T1-FANTRAY fan trays. |
Replacement planning for discontinued C9500-12Q-E hardware starts with the C9500-32QC replacement family, with license selection kept separate from hardware migration. The older model reached end of sale on April 30, 2024. Confirm the required feature entitlement, existing optics inventory, and link assignments before issuing the replacement purchase order.
A staging purchase for externally automated configuration needs an operating image and management workflow that fit the existing tools. NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI use YANG models on this switch. Define which interface the staging environment will exercise and record the required software release and configuration baseline on the purchase order.
A multi-site hardware standardization order that relies on RFID inventory must select C9500-RFID during configuration. C9500-RFID-NONE omits the tag, and an omitted RFID tag cannot be installed later. Apply the same selection to every line item and identify the required choice before the consolidated purchase order is issued.
Thirty-two native 100G network connections
C9500-32QC-E supports sixteen 100G interfaces rather than thirty-two. C9500-32C-E provides thirty-two native 100G interfaces with Network Essentials for buyers requiring the larger 100G port population.
Advanced routing under the included license
Network Essentials provides foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities rather than the advanced routing and segmentation tier. C9500-32QC-A includes Network Advantage on the same hardware configuration.
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| C9500-32QC-E |  C9500X-60L4D-A |  C9500-12Q-A |  C9500-40X-2Q-A |  C9500-16X-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 457.2 mm | 553.7 mm | 546.608 mm | 546.61 mm | 546.6 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 50 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 43.9 mm | 43.9 mm | 43.942 mm | 43.94 mm | 43.9 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-32QC-E | C9500X-60L4D-A | C9500-12Q-A | C9500-40X-2Q-A | C9500-16X-A |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Switching Capacity | 3200 Gbps | 9200 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Weight | 9.91 kg. | 12.75 kg. | 11.68 kg | 11.68 kg | 10.7 kg |
| Width | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm |
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C9500 identifies Catalyst 9500; 32QC identifies its 32-port 40G hardware configuration; E identifies Network Essentials on C9500-32QC-E. The complete part number selects the high-performance fixed switch with the Essentials network license. The hardware configuration can also operate as sixteen 100G interfaces.
C9500-32QC-E supports thirty-two 40G interfaces or sixteen 100G interfaces. These are alternative configurations of the built-in fiber interfaces, not two additional port groups. The switch uses QSFP connections, so the purchase order needs to match the intended operating speed and compatible optics to the required links.
C9500-32QC-E supports embedded WebUI and CLI management, plus Catalyst Center and Meraki dashboard options. NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI use YANG models for API-driven configuration; SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 support monitoring. WebUI is included without an additional license, while controller and cloud capabilities depend on subscription and software release.
C9500-32QC-E offers Cisco DNA Essentials or Advantage and Cisco Catalyst Essentials or Advantage subscriptions in three-, five-, or seven-year terms; unified Cisco Networking Subscription offers Cisco Switching Essentials or Advantage with a 36-month minimum. Subscription tiers must match the network entitlement, and Network Essentials remains the included perpetual tier.
Catalyst 9500 perpetual network licensing continues after a Cisco DNA add-on expires; continued use of the add-on requires renewal. Alternatively, deactivate the add-on and reload the switch to operate with base-license capabilities. A Smart Account holds the entitlements and supports license activation, consumption tracking, and renewal management.
C9500-32QC-E supports two internal power-supply bays, with a second supply providing optional 1+1 redundancy. Compatible choices include C9K-PWR-650WAC-R, C9K-PWR-650WACL-R, and C9K-PWR-930WDC-R. The base switch ships with one supply; specify the second explicitly because an order configuration can preselect it even though redundancy is optional.
No, C9500-32QC-E does not accept C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q uplink modules. Its network interfaces are fixed rather than added through either removable card. Orders requiring additional links must work within the built-in port configuration instead of treating the switch as an expandable uplink-module chassis.
C9500-32QC-E is not included in the discontinued Catalyst 9500 hardware groups. Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for Catalyst 9500. The older C9500-12Q family reached end of sale on April 30, 2024, but that milestone does not apply to C9500-32QC-E.
C9500-32QC-E belongs to the C9500-32QC replacement family for discontinued C9500-12Q, C9500-12Q-10A, C9500-12Q-10E, C9500-12Q-1A, C9500-12Q-1E, C9500-12Q-A, C9500-12Q-A=, C9500-12Q-E, C9500-12Q-E=, C9500-12Q-EDU, C9500-12Q-P, and C9500-12Q-P=. Those models reached end of sale April 30, 2024; last support is April 30, 2029. Select the replacement license separately.
C9500-32QC-E is available new sealed or certified refurbished. ORM provides new units up to a 3-year extended warranty and refurbished units up to 1 year, plus 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's separate Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty covers the original owner, limited to five years after discontinuance announcement.
C9500-32QC-A includes Network Advantage, while C9500-32QC-E includes Network Essentials on the same 32-port 40G hardware configuration. Network Advantage adds advanced routing and segmentation beyond the foundational network tier. Choose C9500-32QC-E for Essentials requirements and C9500-32QC-A when the deployment requires the higher perpetual feature tier.
C9500-32C-E offers thirty-two native 100G interfaces, while C9500-32QC-E provides thirty-two 40G interfaces or sixteen 100G interfaces. Both include Network Essentials, but their native 100G port populations differ. C9500-32C-E suits a requirement for thirty-two 100G links; C9500-32QC-E suits the alternative 40G configuration or sixteen 100G links.
C9500-24Y4C-E has twenty-four primary interfaces and four uplinks, compared with thirty-two primary interfaces on C9500-32QC-E. C9500-24Y4C-E uses 1/10/25G connections with 40/100G uplinks, while C9500-32QC-E uses the 40G configuration. The former suits twenty-four lower-speed connections with separate uplinks; the latter suits thirty-two 40G aggregation links.
Yes, C9500-32QC-E is a 1U rack-mount switch measuring 43.9 mm high, 444.5 mm wide, and 457.2 mm deep. Its maximum chassis weight with two supplies is 9.91 kg. Four-point mounting uses C9500-4PTH-KIT=; specify that accessory when the rack installation requires extension rails and brackets.
No, the Catalyst 9500 32-port 40G configuration uses fiber interfaces and does not provide PoE output to endpoint devices. C9500-32QC-E serves core and aggregation connections rather than powered copper access ports. Phones, wireless access points, and other powered endpoints require a separate compatible source of endpoint power.
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