Cisco Nexus 9332EH Spine/Leaf Switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: N9K-C9332EH | Part #: N9K-C9332EH | MPN: N9K-C9332EH
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About the Cisco Nexus 9332EH Spine/Leaf Switch
The Cisco Nexus 9332EH features redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operation across demanding data center deployments. This 1 Rack Unit (1RU) fixed form-factor switch delivers 25.6 Tbps of switching capacity and up to 9.6 Bpps forwarding rate, powered by the Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC. With 32 total 400GbE QSFP-DD ports and comprehensive breakout support enabling 4x100GbE, 4x25GbE, or 4x10GbE per port, the N9K-C9332EH addresses the architectural needs of network engineers and infrastructure teams building next-generation spine/leaf topologies. The switch operates in both Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI Leaf/Spine modes, providing flexibility for varied deployment models.
Advanced networking capabilities include native VXLAN bridging and routing with EVPN control plane support, alongside streaming telemetry via gRPC, OpenConfig, and YANG models for real-time network visibility. Automation and programmability are built in through Python scripting, Ansible, Puppet, REST API, and OpenConfig integration, enabling seamless infrastructure-as-code workflows. Management connectivity includes 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port and 1x RS-232 console port. The switch operates reliably across 0°C to 40°C with hot-swappable fans offering port-side exhaust and intake airflow options. Contact Omnixon Global for a detailed RFQ on the Cisco Nexus 9332EH (part number N9K-C9332EH).
Deployment Scenarios
- High-speed spine/leaf fabric architectures in hyperscale and cloud data centers
- VXLAN overlay networks with multi-tenant isolation and EVPN-based control planes
- Cisco ACI environments requiring standards-based leaf or spine fabric nodes
- AI and machine learning infrastructure clusters demanding ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects
- Containerized and microservices environments requiring dynamic, programmable network infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | N9K-C9332EH |
| Part Number | N9K-C9332EH |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9332EH |
| Series | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series |
| Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) Fixed |
| Total 400GbE QSFP-DD Ports | 32 |
| Management Ports | 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T Out-of-Band Management, 1x RS-232 Console |
| Breakout Support | 4x100GbE, 4x25GbE, 4x10GbE per 400GbE port |
| Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 9.6 Bpps |
| ASIC | Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC |
| Operating Modes | Cisco NX-OS, Cisco ACI Leaf/Spine |
| VXLAN Support | Yes — VXLAN Bridging and Routing with EVPN control plane |
| Telemetry | Streaming Telemetry via gRPC, OpenConfig, YANG models |
| Automation & Programmability | Python scripting, Ansible, Puppet, REST API, OpenConfig |
| Power Supplies | Redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies |
| Fans | Hot-swappable, port-side exhaust and port-side intake options |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Rack Units | 1RU |
| Regulatory Compliance | UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 9332EH Spine/Leaf Switch
Does the Cisco Nexus 9332EH Spine/Leaf Switch support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.