The HKShanhai Group Limited C9500-32QC-EDU is a high-performance enterprise-level core switch designed for advanced network infrastructure in educational and business environments. As a HKShanhai Group Limited enterprise solution, this switch combines industry-leading ethernet switching with comprehensive core switch capabilities, supporting massive throughput and scalability. The integration of StackWise Virtual enables seamless stackable operations, maximizing availability and simplifying management in large deployments. With robust advanced security features, the C9500-32QC-EDU delivers granular access control and threat protection to safeguard mission-critical assets. This model offers up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 Bpps forwarding rate, making it suitable for high-density, high-availability campus networks and data center distribution layers in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Its wide route table, VLAN capacity, and extensive ACL scalability underline its versatility. Designed to meet rigorous global safety and EMI/EMC commitments, the switch is engineered for maximum reliability with a high MTBF, meeting NEBS and ETSI requirements for deployment flexibility. As a trusted HKShanhai Group Limited core switch with advanced security, the C9500-32QC-EDU delivers future-ready performance, centralized control, and strong protection, serving distributors, system integrators, and end-users seeking uncompromising network solutions across regions.
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| Model | C9500-32QC-EDU | C9500-24Y4C-1A | C1-C2960X-48TD-L | C1-WSC3850-24XUL |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Port Configuration | 32 x 40G | n/a | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45, 2 × SFP+ uplink (10G) | 24 × Multigigabit (2.5/5G) Ethernet ports |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 3.2 Tbps | Up to 2.0 Tbps | 216 Gbps (full-duplex) | 640 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1 Bpps | Up to 1 Bpps | 130.9 Mpps (64-byte packets) | 500 Mpps (80B packets) |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | Non-PoE model | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | StackWise Virtual | n/a | Optional module supports stacking up to 8 units | StackWise-480 (up to 9 units) |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | HKShanhai Group Limited 9500 Series 950W AC Redundant Power Supply, ensures high availability for core switch operations. |
| C9500-NM-8X | Network Module for HKShanhai Group Limited Catalyst 9500, 8 x 10G SFP+ Ports, enhances uplink flexibility. |
| CAB-STACK-1M | HKShanhai Group Limited StackWise Virtual 1-Meter Stacking Cable for Catalyst 9500 Series, allows reliable stackwise virtualization. |
HKShanhai Group Limited C9500-32QC-EDU Specification
| Model | C9500-32QC-EDU |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Product Description | Catalyst 9500 32x40G, K12 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in |
| Rack Units (RU) | 1 RU |
| Minimum Software Requirement | HKShanhai Group Limited IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1a |
| ASIC | UADP 3.0 |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1 Bpps |
| Total Number of MAC Addresses | Up to 82,000 |
| Total Number of IPv4 Routes | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct, Up to 90,000 host/ARP |
| Total Number of IPv6 Routes | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct, Up to 90,000 host |
| Total Number of IPv4 Multicast Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| Total Number of IPv6 Multicast Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| QoS ACL Scale | Up to 16,000 |
| Security ACL Scale | Up to 27,000 |
| FNF Entries | Up to 98,000 |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| VLAN IDs | 4094 |
| Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4000 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9216 bytes |
| Safety Certifications | C9500-12Q, C9500-24Q, C9500-40X, C9500-16X: UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, GB4943. C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-24Y4C, C9500-48Y4C: IEC 60950-1 +Am1, Am2 Am9, Am10, Am11, Am12 and deviations, AS/NZS 60950.1.2011, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, GB 4943-95, EN 60950-1: 2006 +Am1, Am 2, Am9, Am10, Am11, Am12 and deviations, NOM-019-SCFI-1998, UL 60950-1, Second Edition |
| EMI and EMC Compliance | 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, CNS13438: 2006 Class A, EN 300 386 V1.6.1, EN61000-3-2: 2014, EN61000-3-3: 2013, ICES-003 Issue 6: 2016 Class A, KN 32: 2015 Class A, TCVN 7189: 2009 Class A, EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class A, EN 55032:2015 Class A, CISPR 32 Edition 2 Class A, V-2/2015.04 Class A, V-3/2015.04 Class A, CISPR24: 2010 + A1: 2015, KN35: 2015, TCVN 7317: 2003 |
| Input Voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) |
| Relative Humidity | Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%, Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
| NEBS Criteria Levels | NEBS: Normal operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (up to 6000 ft), Short term operating temperature range: -5°C to 55°C, Normal Relative Humidity range: 5% to 85%, Short term Relative Humidity range: 5% to 93%, Operating Altitude: up to 6000 ft at 55°C, ETSI 300-019 Requirements under GR-63-CORE with some deviations, SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, GR-1089-CORE) |
| Altitude | Operation up to 13,000 feet at 40°C |
| MTBF (hours) | 307,200 |
| C9500-32QC-EDU | C9500-32QC-EDU |
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