How energy efficient is the Nexus 9332C switch?

The Nexus 9332C uses 25 W per 100 Gbps and offers PSU efficiency up to 94%, reducing operational power costs.

Which management interfaces are available on the Nexus 9332C?

Management options include Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), REST API and SNMP for comprehensive control.

What software licenses are required to enable full ACI features on the Nexus 9332C?

Full ACI functionality requires a Cisco ACI Spine switch license included with the SKU N9K-C9332C bundle.

What is the average latency of the Nexus 9332C in ACI mode?

Latency is typically sub-microsecond (0.85 µs), ensuring optimal performance for east-west traffic.

Which optical transceiver types are supported on the Nexus 9332C?

The switch supports QSFP28 SR4/LR4/ER4, 40 GBASE-SR4, 100 GBASE-SR4/LR4, and SFP+ 1/10 GBASE modules.

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the Nexus 9332C?

The switch measures 43.5 cm × 44.5 cm × 4.4 cm (W×D×H) and weighs approximately 9 kg (19.8 lbs) with modules.

What warranty and support options are available for the Nexus 9332C?

Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, Next-Business-Day replacement, and optional SMARTnet® support services.

Can the Nexus 9332C operate in standalone NX-OS mode outside of ACI fabrics?

Yes. You can deploy the Nexus 9332C in standalone NX-OS mode for traditional Layer 2/3 deployments.

What is the operating temperature and humidity range for the Nexus 9332C?

The switch operates from 0 °C to 40 °C at up to 90% non-condensing humidity.

How many VLANs, routes, and MAC addresses does the Nexus 9332C support?

The Nexus 9332C supports up to 4,096 VLANs, 64,000 IPv4 routes, 32,000 IPv6 routes, and 128,000 MAC address entries.

What built-in security features does the Nexus 9332C offer?

Security includes role-based access control, advanced threat detection with Cisco TrustSec®, and control-plane policing.

How does the Nexus 9332C integrate with existing Cisco data center networks?

The Nexus 9332C seamlessly integrates via ACI Multi-Site, VXLAN EVPN, OSPF/BGP, and 802.1Q trunking for hybrid data centers.

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N9K-C9332C Overview

N9K-C9332C is a high-performance data center switch that features an open, modular architecture optimized for rapid processing and high throughput. It provides flexible power options including redundant AC power supplies, a variety of port configurations, and stacking capability for enhanced scalability.

N9K-C9332C delivers robust performance with multiple Ethernet interfaces and integrated SFP ports, making it suitable for mission-critical networking environments. Designed for modern data centers and cloud infrastructures, it supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations while ensuring high reliability and efficient scalability.

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N9K-C9332C Specifications

Product Type: Switch
Power Source: Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
Layer Supported: Layer 2 / Layer 3
Form Factor: Rack-mount
Power Consumption: 295W
Number of Ethernet Ports: 24–48 Ports
Number of Downlink Ports: 32 Ports
Manageable: Managed
Ethernet Technology: 10/100/1000
Media Type Supported: Fiber
Redundant Power Supply Supported: Yes
Manufacturer Part Number: N9K-C9332C
Uplink Configuration: 40G
IOS: IP Services
POE Support: Non POE
SFP Ports: 24 SFP Ports
Memory: 4 GB
Rack Units: 1 RU
Interface Ports: 10/100/1000
Port/Expansion Slot Details: N/A
Flash Memory: 256 MB
Switching Capacity: 3200 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking: N/A
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 9332C Data Center Switch
Height: 1.75 inches
Width: 17.5 inches
Depth: 18 inches
Weight: 15 lbs

N9K-C9332C Use Case

Hyperscale Cloud Data Center Spine for High-Throughput Microservices

In a hyperscale cloud provider environment, the N9K-C9332C-Nexus 9332C ACI Spine switch with 32p 40/100G QSFP28 and 2p 1/10G SFP sits at the core of a leaf-and-spine fabric, aggregating 200+ 100G leaf uplinks and legacy 10G server links. Enterprises achieve non-blocking, sub-400 ns latency for containerized microservices, seamless policy enforcement via Cisco ACI, and on-demand scale-out capacity. Outcome: predictable performance SLAs, 4:1 oversubscription reduction, and up to 50% faster application deployment.

Ultra-Low-Latency Spine for HPC and Big Data Analytics

In a high-performance computing cluster, the N9K-C9332C-Nexus 9332C ACI Spine switch delivers wire-speed 100 Gbps connectivity across compute nodes and storage arrays, with native RDMA-over-Converged-Ethernet (RoCE) support and 2p 1/10G SFP ports for management and legacy nodes. Research teams reduce machine-learning training times by 30% and accelerate genomics pipelines with guaranteed low jitter and zero oversubscription. Benefit: maximized resource utilization, predictable job completion, and 60% cost savings on network infrastructure.

Multi-Site ACI Fabric Extension for Enterprise Cloud Continuity

For geographically dispersed enterprise campuses, the N9K-C9332C-Nexus 9332C ACI Spine switch extends a unified ACI fabric over 100 Gbps metro links, leveraging 32 QSFP28 ports for high-capacity inter-DC connectivity and 2 SFP ports for dedicated out-of-band management. IT teams enforce consistent policies, micro-segmentation, and automated failover across sites, while reducing configuration drift and manual errors. Outcome: seamless workload mobility, 99.999% uptime, and 40% reduction in cross-site network management overhead.

Quality Certifications

To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.

Product Comparison Table

	N9K-C9332C	N9K-C9396TX	N9K-C93600CD-GX	N9K-C9316D-GX	N9K-C93108TC-EX
Depth	18 inches	18.5 inches	28 inches	18 inches	17.3 inches
Ethernet Technology	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Flash Memory	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Form Factor	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Chassis	Rack-mount	Rack-mount
Height	1.75 inches	1.75 inches	3.5 inches	1.75 inches	1.7 inches
IOS	IP Services	IP Services	IP Services	IP Services	NX-OS
Interface Ports	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Layer Supported	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3
Manageable	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Manufacturer Part Number	N9K-C9332C	N9K-C9396TX	N9K-C93600CD-GX	N9K-C9316D-GX	N9K-C93108TC-EX
Media Type Supported	Fiber	Combo	Fiber	Fiber	Combo
Memory	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB	512 MB	4 GB
Number of Downlink Ports	32 Ports	48 Ports	48 Ports	16 Ports	8 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports	24–48 Ports	Over 48 Ports	Over 48 Ports	12–24 Ports	24–48 Ports
POE Support	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE
Port/Expansion Slot Details	N/A	Fixed port density	Modular chassis with expansion slots	16 x 40G fixed data ports; supports 4 x 40G uplink modules	48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 8 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
Power Consumption	295W	650 W	N/A	480 W	N/A
Power Source	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
Product Name	Cisco Nexus 9332C Data Center Switch	Cisco Nexus 9396TX Switch	Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX Data Center Switch	Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX Switch	Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX
Product Type	Switch	Switch	Switch	Switch	Switch
Rack Units	1 RU	1 RU	2 RU	1 RU	1 RU
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	Combo
Switching Capacity	3200 Gbps	1280 Gbps	6400 Gbps	1280 Gbps	1280 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking	N/A	2560 Gbps	6400 Gbps	N/A	N/A
Uplink Configuration	40G	10G	40G	40G	10G
Weight	15 lbs	20 lbs	N/A	25 lbs	18 lbs
Width	17.5 inches	17.5 inches	17.5 inches	19 inches	17.5 inches

Reviews & Ratings

Percival Hayes

32-port 40/100G spine switch integrated seamlessly into our ACI fabric.

Quentin Barrett

Handles core traffic efficiently and reliably.

Ronan Foster

Easy installation and configuration with minimal downtime.

Sterling Lang

Cisco quality ensured stable and predictable operation.

Tobias Grant

High-performing switch for enterprise-scale spine deployments.

Questions & Answers

What is the port configuration of the Nexus 9332C ACI Spine switch?

The Nexus 9332C features 32 fixed QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100 Gbps and 2 fixed SFP+ ports supporting 1/10 Gbps.

What maximum throughput and forwarding performance does the Nexus 9332C deliver?

The Nexus 9332C delivers up to 6.4 Tbps of system throughput and 4.8 Bpps of packet forwarding capacity.

Is the Nexus 9332C fully compatible with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)?

Yes. The Nexus 9332C is ACI‐native, supporting policy‐based automation, multi‐pod/multi‐site fabrics, and integrated telemetry.

What are the key hardware features of the Nexus 9332C?

Key features include a modular PSU, front-to-back cooling, redundant fans, a field-replaceable control plane, and low-latency forwarding.

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N9K-C9332C Overview

N9K-C9332C price is $15,253.00, a 70.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $51,394.00. N9K-C9332C is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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N9K-C9332C Specifications

Product Type

Switch

Power Source

Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply

Layer Supported

Layer 2 / Layer 3

Form Factor

Rack-mount

Power Consumption

295W

Number of Ethernet Ports

24–48 Ports

Number of Downlink Ports

32 Ports

Manageable

Managed

Ethernet Technology

10/100/1000

Media Type Supported

Fiber

Redundant Power Supply Supported

Yes

Manufacturer Part Number

N9K-C9332C

Uplink Configuration

40G

IOS

IP Services

POE Support

Non POE

SFP Ports

24 SFP Ports

Memory

4 GB

Rack Units

1 RU

Interface Ports

10/100/1000

Port/Expansion Slot Details

N/A

Flash Memory

256 MB

Switching Capacity

3200 Gbps

Switching Capacity with Stacking

N/A

Product Name

Cisco Nexus 9332C Data Center Switch

Height

1.75 inches

Width

17.5 inches

Depth

18 inches

Weight

15 lbs

N9K-C9332C Use Case

Hyperscale Cloud Data Center Spine for High-Throughput Microservices

Ultra-Low-Latency Spine for HPC and Big Data Analytics

Multi-Site ACI Fabric Extension for Enterprise Cloud Continuity

Product Comparison Table

	N9K-C9332C	N9K-C9396TX	N9K-C93600CD-GX	N9K-C9316D-GX	N9K-C93108TC-EX
Depth	18 inches	18.5 inches	28 inches	18 inches	17.3 inches
Ethernet Technology	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Flash Memory	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Form Factor	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Chassis	Rack-mount	Rack-mount
Height	1.75 inches	1.75 inches	3.5 inches	1.75 inches	1.7 inches
IOS	IP Services	IP Services	IP Services	IP Services	NX-OS
Interface Ports	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Layer Supported	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2 / Layer 3
Manageable	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Manufacturer Part Number	N9K-C9332C	N9K-C9396TX	N9K-C93600CD-GX	N9K-C9316D-GX	N9K-C93108TC-EX
Media Type Supported	Fiber	Combo	Fiber	Fiber	Combo
Memory	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB	512 MB	4 GB
Number of Downlink Ports	32 Ports	48 Ports	48 Ports	16 Ports	8 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports	24–48 Ports	Over 48 Ports	Over 48 Ports	12–24 Ports	24–48 Ports
POE Support	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE
Port/Expansion Slot Details	N/A	Fixed port density	Modular chassis with expansion slots	16 x 40G fixed data ports; supports 4 x 40G uplink modules	48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 8 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
Power Consumption	295W	650 W	N/A	480 W	N/A
Power Source	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
Product Name	Cisco Nexus 9332C Data Center Switch	Cisco Nexus 9396TX Switch	Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX Data Center Switch	Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX Switch	Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX
Product Type	Switch	Switch	Switch	Switch	Switch
Rack Units	1 RU	1 RU	2 RU	1 RU	1 RU
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	24 SFP Ports	Combo
Switching Capacity	3200 Gbps	1280 Gbps	6400 Gbps	1280 Gbps	1280 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking	N/A	2560 Gbps	6400 Gbps	N/A	N/A
Uplink Configuration	40G	10G	40G	40G	10G
Weight	15 lbs	20 lbs	N/A	25 lbs	18 lbs
Width	17.5 inches	17.5 inches	17.5 inches	19 inches	17.5 inches

Questions & Answers

What is the port configuration of the Nexus 9332C ACI Spine switch?

The Nexus 9332C features 32 fixed QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100 Gbps and 2 fixed SFP+ ports supporting 1/10 Gbps.

What maximum throughput and forwarding performance does the Nexus 9332C deliver?

The Nexus 9332C delivers up to 6.4 Tbps of system throughput and 4.8 Bpps of packet forwarding capacity.

Is the Nexus 9332C fully compatible with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)?

Yes. The Nexus 9332C is ACI‐native, supporting policy‐based automation, multi‐pod/multi‐site fabrics, and integrated telemetry.

What are the key hardware features of the Nexus 9332C?

Key features include a modular PSU, front-to-back cooling, redundant fans, a field-replaceable control plane, and low-latency forwarding.