Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches are high-performance, fixed-core switches designed for enterprise campus networks, particularly at the distribution and core layers. Built for speed, security, and scalability, these switches support high-density 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet, making them ideal for high-throughput environments. Powered by Cisco’s UADP ASIC and running on Cisco IOS XE, the Catalyst 9500 Series offers advanced features like software-defined access (SD-Access), Layer 2/3 routing, segmentation, and policy-based automation. They also support StackWise Virtual for high availability and simplified management. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family, the 9500 Series integrates seamlessly with Cisco DNA Center, enabling centralized automation, assurance, and security across the network.