The Cisco N9K-X9432PQ is a Cisco Nexus 9500 Series 32-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card designed to deliver high-density, high-speed connectivity for enterprise, cloud, and modern data center networks. Featuring 32 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, it provides scalable bandwidth for server aggregation, spine-and-leaf architectures, virtualization, and high-performance data center workloads.
Designed for compatible Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular switches, the N9K-X9432PQ integrates with Cisco NX-OS to support advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, data center virtualization, automation, and network programmability. Its modular architecture enables organizations to expand network capacity efficiently while maintaining a scalable and manageable data center switching infrastructure.
The Cisco N9K-X9432PQ Nexus 9500 32-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Line Card is an ideal solution for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, high-speed server aggregation, spine-and-leaf networks, and virtualized environments requiring reliable 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and high-bandwidth network expansion.
Product Specifications - Cisco N9K-X9432PQ Nexus 9500 Series 32-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Line Card
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco N9K-X9432PQ Nexus 9500 Series 32-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Line Card |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
N9K-X9432PQ |
| Product Type |
40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Line Card |
| Ports |
32 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Ports |
| Port Technology |
QSFP+ |
| Compatibility |
Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Modular Switches |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS |
| Architecture |
Modular data center switching |
| Network Layer |
Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Connectivity |
40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Design |
Spine-and-leaf, aggregation, and high-bandwidth data center architectures |
| Virtualization |
Supports data center virtualization technologies |
| Automation & Programmability |
Cisco NX-OS data center automation and network programmability capabilities |
| Deployment Type |
Enterprise, cloud, virtualized, and high-performance data center environments |
| Primary Application |
High-density 40GbE connectivity and network capacity expansion |
| Use Cases |
Data center switching, spine-and-leaf architectures, server aggregation, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and high-bandwidth backbone connectivity |
FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N9K-X9432PQ?
The Cisco N9K-X9432PQ is a 32-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card designed for compatible Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular switches, providing high-density connectivity for data center networks.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N9K-X9432PQ?
The Cisco N9K-X9432PQ is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, data centers, service providers, and organizations requiring high-density 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for demanding network environments.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N9K-X9432PQ worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N9K-X9432PQ can provide reliable high-speed data center connectivity and significant cost savings while maintaining compatibility with supported Cisco Nexus 9500 Series infrastructure.
Q4. How many ports does the Cisco N9K-X9432PQ provide?
The Cisco N9K-X9432PQ provides 32 QSFP+ ports, with each port supporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity when paired with compatible Cisco transceivers or cables.
Q5. Which Cisco switches are compatible with the Cisco N9K-X9432PQ?
The Cisco N9K-X9432PQ is designed for compatible Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular switches, providing additional high-speed line-card connectivity for scalable data center deployments.
