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Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series is designed for enterprise core and distribution layers, delivering extreme performance, advanced security, and exceptional energy efficiency in a compact fixed form factor.
As part of the Cisco DNA architecture, it is the first enterprise-core switch optimized for SD-Access, enabling automated policy enforcement, segmentation, and traffic management with full network visibility.
Its high-performance hardware and Cisco IOS XE operating system make it the ideal backbone for networks requiring continuous availability, real-time analytics, and readiness for IoT and hybrid cloud environments.
Main features
- Fixed-format core switch, available in 1U and 2U chassis options.
- Models supporting 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G high-speed aggregation.
- Switching capacity up to 6.4 Tbps (model dependent).
- Cisco StackWise Virtual for redundant pair operation and high availability.
- Advanced security with MACsec 256-bit, TrustSec, dynamic segmentation, and 802.1X authentication.
- Cisco IOS XE operating system: modular, automatable, and supporting ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade).
- Integrated real-time telemetry and analytics.
- High energy efficiency with optimized front-to-back airflow, suitable for data center environments.
- Full integration with Cisco DNA Center and Cisco ISE for automation, monitoring, and policy control.
Technical specifications
Switch type
Enterprise Core / Distribution (fixed form factor)
Ethernet ports
10G / 25G / 40G / 100G
Switching capacity
Up to 6.4 Tbps
Throughput
Up to 2.4 Tbps
Virtual stacking
StackWise Virtual (2 units)
Power
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies
Mounting
1U or 2U rack
Operating system
Cisco IOS XE
Security
TrustSec, MACsec 256-bit, 802.1X authentication
Management
Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, REST API
Recommended use
Campus core and distribution, mid-size data centers, mission-critical environments
About the brand
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series reinforces Cisco’s leadership in high-performance enterprise networking.
It is engineered to serve as the backbone of the enterprise core, offering ultra-fast connectivity, native security, and real-time analytics.
With its SD-Access architecture, organizations can simplify network operations, reduce OPEX, and strengthen cybersecurity.
It is the ideal choice for modern, scalable, and future-ready network infrastructures.
Video about the product
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series reinforces Cisco’s leadership in high-performance enterprise networking.
It is engineered to serve as the backbone of the enterprise core, offering ultra-fast connectivity, native security, and real-time analytics.
With its SD-Access architecture, organizations can simplify network operations, reduce OPEX, and strengthen cybersecurity.
It is the ideal choice for modern, scalable, and future-ready network infrastructures.