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

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.