Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch

Name: Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9500X-32QC

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: C9500X-32QC | Part #: C9500X-32QC | MPN: C9500X-32QC

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About the Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G is a high-density data center class switch engineered for core and aggregation layers in large-scale enterprise environments. Built on the Catalyst 9500X platform, this model delivers 32 ports of 400G QSFP-DD connectivity, enabling 12.8 Tbps of aggregate throughput with unified, modular architecture supporting both campus and data center deployments.

This switch consolidates multiple legacy aggregation devices through its dense port count and advanced forwarding capabilities, reducing operational complexity in scaling networks. The modular design accommodates diverse line cards and supervisor engines, providing flexibility for feature and performance upgrades without wholesale platform replacement.

Targeted at enterprises undertaking 2025-2026 network refresh cycles, the 9500X-32QC serves as a backbone for high-bandwidth workloads including cloud interconnect, data center fabric consolidation, and large-scale campus network aggregation where 400G connectivity is required.

Ideal for

Data center core switching for cloud infrastructure and high-frequency trading environments requiring sub-millisecond latency
Campus aggregation layer consolidation connecting multiple building distributions into unified 400G backbone
Inter-data center fabric connectivity for disaster recovery and multi-site enterprise replication workloads
Service provider peering and IX uplinks supporting multi-terabit peer exchange points
Enterprise private cloud and converged infrastructure supporting VMware, Kubernetes, and OpenStack deployments
Content delivery and CDN edge aggregation for media streaming and large-file distribution networks

Technical specifications

Manufacturer	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 9500X Series
Part Number	C9500X-32QC
Switching Fabric Bandwidth	12.8 Tbps
Throughput (Mpps)	9,524 Mpps
Port Configuration	32x 400G QSFP-DD ports
Maximum Port Density	32 ports
Forwarding Rate	9.5 Bpps
Buffer Memory	32 GB
MAC Address Table	1,500,000 entries
VLAN Support	4,094 VLANs
Routing Table	2,000,000 IPv4 routes
ACL Entries	256,000 ACL entries
Power Consumption	4.8 kW typical
Chassis Dimensions	445 mm W × 692 mm D × 87 mm H
Weight	66 kg
Operating Temperature	0–40°C
Cooling	Front-to-back airflow with redundant fan modules
Management	Cisco IOS XE OS with NETCONF, YANG, gNMI APIs
High Availability	Stateful switchover (SSO), redundant supervisor support
Security	Encrypted management, RBAC, 802.1X authentication, encrypted traffic analytics

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Technical Specifications

Brand	Cisco
Category	Network Switches
SKU	C9500X-32QC
Part Number	C9500X-32QC
Condition	New
Model	Catalyst 9500X Series
Switching Fabric Bandwidth	12.8 Tbps
Throughput (Mpps)	9,524 Mpps
Port Configuration	32x 400G QSFP-DD ports
Maximum Port Density	32 ports
Forwarding Rate	9.5 Bpps
Buffer Memory	32 GB
MAC Address Table	1,500,000 entries
VLAN Support	4,094 VLANs
Routing Table	2,000,000 IPv4 routes
ACL Entries	256,000 ACL entries
Power Consumption	4.8 kW typical
Chassis Dimensions	445 mm W × 692 mm D × 87 mm H
Weight	66 kg
Operating Temperature	0–40°C
Cooling	Front-to-back airflow with redundant fan modules
Management	Cisco IOS XE OS with NETCONF, YANG, gNMI APIs
High Availability	Stateful switchover (SSO), redundant supervisor support
Security	Encrypted management, RBAC, 802.1X authentication, encrypted traffic analytics

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch

What does the Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch do?

The Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch?

Key specifications for the Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch: new condition; manufacturer Cisco; model Catalyst 9500X Series; part number C9500X-32QC; switching fabric bandwidth 12.8 Tbps; throughput (mpps) 9,524 Mpps; port configuration 32x 400G QSFP-DD ports. Manufacturer part number C9500X-32QC. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 32x400G Data Center Class Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.