N9K-C9332PQ Nexus 9300 with 32p 40G QSFP

Cisco Nexus N9K-C9332PQ - 32-Port 40 Gigabit Cloud-Scale Switch

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9332PQ is a high-density, cloud-scale switch designed for next-generation data centers. Part of the Nexus 9300 platform, it delivers flexible 40G connectivity with QSFP+ ports, enabling scalable spine-leaf architectures for modern workloads. With support for Cisco NX-OS and ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), the 9332PQ provides both traditional and intent-based networking capabilities.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Model: N9K-C9332PQ
• Ports:
  • 32x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports (backward compatible with 4x10G breakout)
• Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Latency: Sub-microsecond forwarding latency
• Features:
  • VXLAN routing and bridging
  • Segment routing and MPLS support
  • Programmable pipeline with Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC
  • Flexible operation with NX-OS or ACI mode
  • Advanced telemetry and analytics
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in.
• Weight: ~22 lb
• Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• High-density 40G server access or spine connectivity
• Cloud-scale data centers requiring programmable, intent-based networking
• Enterprises adopting VXLAN EVPN fabrics for scalable multi-tenant environments
• Environments needing flexible operation between NX-OS and ACI

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The N9K-C9332PQ supports Cisco ACI licenses for policy-driven automation and requires NX-OS or ACI software images.