Cisco Catalyst 9500 - Network Essentials - switch - L3 - Managed - 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet + 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ - rack-mountable

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are the next generation of enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switches, supporting full programmability and serviceability. Based on an x86 CPU, the Catalyst 9500 Series is Cisco's lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry's first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus.

• Up to 960-Gbps switching capacity (IPv4) with up to 1440 Mpps of throughput
• Up to 24 nonblocking 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP ports
• Platinum-rated AC power supplies
• Up to 512,000 Flexible NetFlow (FNF) entries in hardware
• Up to 32 MB of shared buffer per ASIC
• Up to 64,000 routing entries for high-end campus access and aggregation deployments
• IPv6 support in hardware, providing wire-rate forwarding for IPv6 networks
• Dual-stack support for IPv4/IPv6 and dynamic hardware forwarding table allocations, for ease of IPv4-to-IPv6 migration
• Support for both static and dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
• Scalable routing (IPv4, IPv6, and multicast) tables and Layer 2 tables

• Advanced Layer 3 switching
  The Cisco Catalyst 9500 features advanced Layer 3 switching capabilities, enabling efficient routing and switching operations across networks. This functionality ensures high performance and reliability for enterprise networking needs.
• Comprehensive standards compliance
  This device adheres to a wide range of compliance standards, including IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, and more, ensuring its compatibility and interoperability within diverse network environments.
• Robust power management
  With support for hot-plug and the ability to support up to 2 internal power supplies, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 offers reliable power management and redundancy options, minimizing downtime and maintaining network integrity.
• Efficient remote management
  Equipped with multiple remote management protocols such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, and SNMP, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 allows for seamless and flexible network management, catering to a variety of operational needs.
• Secure networking
  The switch's comprehensive security features, including IEEE 802.1x compliance, provide a secure networking environment by enforcing access controls and network authentication.

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are the next generation of enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switches, supporting full programmability and serviceability. Based on an x86 CPU, the Catalyst 9500 Series is Cisco's lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry's first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus.