Name: N9K-C9232C Cisco Nexus 9232C 32-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N9K-C9232C
Price: 3519.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9232C switch provides 32 ports of 100GbE connectivity within a compact 1RU chassis. It fits into modern data center setups where space is limited but high-speed network performance is required. This switch is well-suited to environments that demand consistent low-latency and high bandwidth, such as cloud services and enterprise backbones.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N9K-C9232C
Condition	Refurbished
Alternate Part Number	N9K-C9232C-13-CT

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100GbE
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	9.52 Bpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Ethernet (10/100/1000),SNMP
Management Type	CLI (NX-OS),Web UI,SNMP
Security	802.1X
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTPS,SNMP
Routing Protocol	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The Cisco Nexus 9232C is a high-performance switch built for demanding data center environments. It offers 32 ports capable of 100GbE connectivity, providing the bandwidth needed for modern applications and heavy workloads. Often found in cloud and enterprise infrastructures, this switch supports both spine and leaf network architectures. Engineered for network administrators and engineers managing complex systems, the Cisco Nexus 9232C helps ensure smooth communications and efficient data routing. It handles large-scale traffic flows with minimal delay, making it a strong fit for organizations prioritizing speed and reliability. Key Features Delivers 100GbE connectivity across all 32 QSFP28 ports for consistent throughput Compact 1RU design helps optimize rack space utilization Supports low-latency switching suitable for high-frequency trading and cloud workloads Compatible with Cisco NX-OS software for flexible network management Built to integrate seamlessly into leaf-spine topologies This switch typically operates at the core of data centers where high capacity and speed are essential. It plays a critical role in ensuring data moves efficiently between servers and storage systems. Users benefit from its reliability and scalability, which can adapt as network demands grow.

Use Cases
The Cisco Nexus 9232C switch is primarily deployed in high-density data center environments requiring robust 100GbE connectivity for demanding workloads. It is tailored for IT professionals managing scalable, high-performance network infrastructures where reducing latency and maximizing throughput are critical. How It's Used: Facilitating spine-leaf architectures in hyperscale data centers to optimize east-west traffic flow for cloud service providers. Supporting enterprise data center core switching layers that handle virtualization and large-scale server farm interconnectivity. Enabling high-throughput connections for storage area networks (SANs) and data backup clusters in financial institutions. Providing backbone network aggregation in service provider environments to accommodate rapid data growth and multi-tenant traffic isolation. Implementing low-latency, high-bandwidth links for AI and machine learning compute clusters requiring rapid data exchange. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering dense 100GbE ports within a compact footprint, facilitating scalable network expansion while maintaining low latency. Its design enables IT teams to support evolving data center demands without excessive space or power consumption.