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Nexus 9332C ACI Spine switch with 32p 40/100G QSFP28, 2p 1/1...
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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.
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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
Q
Quentin Barrett
5
Handles core traffic efficiently and reliably.
R
Ronan Foster
5
Easy installation and configuration with minimal downtime.
S
Sterling Lang
4
Cisco quality ensured stable and predictable operation.
T
Tobias Grant
4
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.
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.