Cisco C9500-32QC-E Catalyst 9500 Switch – 32x 40G, Network Essentials

About the C9500-32QC-E

With Network Essentials as its software tier, the C9500-32QC-E offers 32 ports of 40G QSFP+ in a 1U chassis, and 16 of those ports can run 100G. Switching capacity is up to 3.2 Tbps and forwarding is up to 1 Bpps. It runs Cisco IOS XE, managed by CLI or WebUI.

Scale varies with the selected ASIC template: up to 82,000 MAC addresses, up to 256,000 IPv4 or IPv6 routes, and up to 90,000 host entries. The switch has 16 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of flash, and pluggable SSD storage comes in 240 GB, 480 GB and 960 GB.

One power supply is included, and a second power supply gives 1+1 redundancy, in 650 W AC or 930 W DC. The C9500-32QC-A is the version of this model with Network Advantage.

What’s included

• C9500-32QC-E switch with 32 QSFP+ ports and the Network Essentials software tier
• One power supply

Sold separately

• A second power supply for 1+1 redundancy: C9K-PWR-650WAC-R, C9K-PWR-650WACL-R or C9K-PWR-930WDC-R
• Pluggable SSD storage, such as the C9K-F1-SSD-480G; all sizes are under Compatible parts below

Not sure which model fits? Call (984) 225-1600 or request a quote and we’ll answer the same business day.

C9500-32QC-E specifications

Downlink ports	32× 40G QSFP+
Uplink ports	None separate: all 32 ports are 40G QSFP+ (16 can run 100G)
PoE budget	None (no PoE)
Stacking	No stacking ports; Cisco StackWise Virtual (two switches joined as one over data ports)
Switching capacity	Up to 3.2 Tbps
Forwarding rate	Up to 1 Bpps
Power supply	Dual 1+1 redundant, one included; options: C9K-PWR-650WAC-R, C9K-PWR-650WACL-R, C9K-PWR-930WDC-R
Form factor	1U rack-mount; 1.73 × 17.5 × 18.0 in. (4.39 × 44.45 × 45.72 cm)
Management	Cisco IOS XE (CLI, WebUI)
Feature tier	Network Essentials

Full specifications (5)

Scale

MAC addresses	Up to 82,000 (varies with the selected ASIC template)
IPv4 routes	Up to 256,000 (indirect + direct); up to 90,000 host/ARP (varies with the selected ASIC template)
IPv6 routes	Up to 256,000 (indirect + direct); up to 90,000 host (varies with the selected ASIC template)
VLAN IDs	4,094
DRAM / flash	16 GB / 16 GB

Other versions of this model

• C9500-32QC-A Network Advantage$19,883.08

Compare Catalyst 9500 models

Swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Model	Ports	Uplinks	Price
C9500-32QC-E this page	32× 40G QSFP+	None separate: all 32 ports are 40G QSFP+ (16 can run 100G)	$19,883.08
C9500-24Y4C-E	24× 1G/10G/25G SFP28	4× 40G/100G QSFP28	$14,363.59
C9500-32C-E	32× 40G/100G QSFP28	None separate: all 32 ports are 40G/100G QSFP28	$21,542.16
C9500-48Y4C-E	48× 1G/10G/25G SFP28	4× 40G/100G QSFP28	$12,950.25 · In stock

Compatible parts

Power supplies
C9K-PWR-650WAC-R	650 W AC power supply, 20 ms hold-up	$1,375.00 · In stock
C9K-PWR-650WACL-R	650 W AC power supply, 12 ms hold-up	$1,060.58
C9K-PWR-930WDC-R	930 W DC power supply	$1,061.31
Fans
C9K-T1-FANTRAY	Fan tray, up to 4 fans	Ask for a quote
Rack mount kits
C9500-4PTH-KIT	Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting	$25.27
C9500-ACCKITH-19I	19-inch rack mount accessory kit	$25.27
C9500-ACCKITH-23I	23-inch rack mount accessory kit	$25.27
Storage
C9K-F1-SSD-240G	240 GB pluggable SSD storage	$1,936.66
C9K-F1-SSD-480G	480 GB pluggable SSD storage	$2,646.77
C9K-F1-SSD-960G	960 GB pluggable SSD storage	$4,841.66

Common questions

Does the C9500-32QC-E have uplink ports?

Not as a separate group. All 32 ports are 40G QSFP+, and 16 of them can run 100G.

Can the C9500-32QC-E run on DC power?

Yes, with the C9K-PWR-930WDC-R, a 930 W DC power supply.

Is the C9500-32QC-E the Network Advantage model?

No. It runs Network Essentials. The C9500-32QC-A is the Network Advantage version of this model.