The Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X-A is a high-density 10G aggregation and core switch designed for enterprise networks requiring superior performance, scalability, and security. Part of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family, this switch provides 40 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, enabling high-speed uplinks and backbone connectivity for modern data-driven environments.
Built on Cisco’s advanced UADP ASIC architecture, the C9500-40X-A delivers robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, MACsec encryption security, network segmentation, and support for high-availability stacking using Cisco StackWise Virtual. It operates with the Network Advantage feature set, offering advanced routing protocols, MPLS, VXLAN, BGP, and policy-based automation for SD-Access deployments.
The C9500-40X-A is engineered for core campus networks, data center edge, WAN aggregation, and performance-critical enterprise environments requiring reliable throughput and operational efficiency.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | C9500-40X-A |
| Port Configuration | 40 × 10G SFP+ ports |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to 714 Mpps |
| Software License | Network Advantage |
| Stacking Support | StackWise Virtual (Two-node system) |
| CPU | Multi-core CPU Architecture |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash Storage | 16 GB |
| Layer Support | Advanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, VXLAN, MPLS) |
| Security Features | MACsec, TrustSec, Secure Boot, Encrypted Traffic Analytics |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swappable power supplies supported |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
| Ideal Use Cases | Core switching, WAN/aggregation, high-performance campus distribution |
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