C9500-32C-A

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Advantage Switch (model C9500-32C-A) is designed to provide high-performance, scalable, and secure network solutions for modern data centers and enterprise networks. With 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports, it offers exceptional bandwidth for demanding applications, making it ideal for backbone and aggregation layers in enterprise networks.

This managed Layer 3 network switch features an impressive switching capacity of up to 6.4 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 2 billion packets per second (Bpps), ensuring high-speed data transmission and low latency. The switch supports IPv4 and IPv6 routing with up to 256,000 and 128,000 routing entries, respectively, and provides advanced routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS.

The C9500-32C-A is built for reliability with dual redundant, hot-swappable 1500W AC power supplies and hot-swappable, redundant fans. It also offers extensive security features including IEEE 802.1X authentication, MACsec encryption, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). The switch supports jumbo frames of up to 9198 bytes, making it suitable for high-performance, data-intensive applications.

Key Features:

• Switch Device Type: Managed Layer 3 Network Switch for advanced networking and routing.
• Switch Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable with 1U height for space-efficient installation.
• Switch Ports: 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports for ultra-fast network connectivity.
• Switching Capacity: Up to 6.4 Tbps for high-speed data transmission.
• Switch Forwarding Rate: Up to 2 Bpps for efficient packet forwarding.
• Default Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable 1500W AC power supplies for high availability.
• IPv4 Routing Entries: Supports up to 256,000 dynamic routes.
• IPv6 Routing Entries: Supports up to 128,000 dynamic routes.
• Switch Jumbo Frame: Supports frames up to 9198 bytes for larger data transfers.
• Security: Includes IEEE 802.1X authentication, MACsec encryption, CoPP, RBAC, and Secure Boot.
• DRAM: 16 GB for handling large volumes of data.
• Switch Flash Memory: 16 GB for efficient storage of configurations and images.
• Switch Compliant Standards: Supports a variety of IEEE standards for broad network compatibility.
• Switch Routing Protocol: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, Static Routing, and Policy-Based Routing (PBR).
• Switch MAC Address: 82,000 entries for extensive MAC address table storage.
• VLAN IDs: Supports up to 4,000 VLANs for network segmentation.
• Switch Power: Typical: 350W, Maximum: 450W for energy-efficient operation.
• Fans: Hot-swappable, redundant fans for continuous airflow and cooling.
• Connector Type: QSFP28 for 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Switch Remote Management Protocol: CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet/SSH, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for versatile management.

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Advantage Switch is an excellent choice for enterprises requiring high-speed, secure, and scalable network solutions, offering advanced features and extensive flexibility for modern IT environments.