Product Summary
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9332C is a compact, high-performance 1RU switch that offers 32 ports of 100-Gigabit Ethernet using QSFP28 transceivers. It is optimized for data center spine and leaf architectures and supports both Cisco ACI and NX-OS operating modes. Designed for high scalability, ultra-low latency, and flexible deployment, it is ideal for cloud, enterprise, and service provider networks.
Product Details
| Feature | Description |
| Product Code | N9K-C9332C |
| Port Configuration | 32 x 100G QSFP28 (supporting 40G/100G and breakout to 4x25G or 4x10G) |
| Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.8 Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Operating Modes | Cisco ACI and standalone NX-OS |
| Ideal Use Cases | Spine switch, core network aggregation, cloud-scale deployments |
| Hardware Features | VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, segment routing, programmable pipeline |
Key Features
32 x QSFP28 ports supporting 40G and 100G Ethernet
Flexible breakout support: 4x10G or 4x25G from each QSFP28
High-density, low-latency switching in compact 1RU form
VXLAN and EVPN support for scalable L2/L3 overlays
Ideal for deployment in spine layers or high-bandwidth leaf switches
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Hardware support for advanced telemetry, security, and QoS
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Total Ports | 32 x QSFP28 (support 40G/100G) |
| Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.8 Bpps |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.6 in (1RU) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant, hot-swappable |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~550W |
| Weight | ~11.2 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Port Configuration | Switching Capacity | Key Differences |
| N9K-C9332C | 32 x 100G QSFP28 | 6.4 Tbps | High-density 100G switch, ideal for spine deployments |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX | 48 x 25G + 6 x 100G | 3.6 Tbps | Mixed 25G/100G access switch with ACI/NX-OS support |
| N9K-C9364C-GX | 64 x 100/400G QSFP-DD | 12.8 Tbps | Next-gen 400G capable switch for large-scale data centers |
| N9K-C9348GC-FXP | 48 x 1G + 4 x 10G SFP+ | 176 Gbps | Designed for lower speed access layer with legacy support |
