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Enterprise-Class Catalyst 9500 Fixed Switches   

28-Ports 100G, 8-Ports 400G Fiber

C9500X-28C8D. High-density fiber models for campus core and distribution. 28-port 100G/40G (QSFP28) and 8-port 400G/200G/100G (QSFP-DD). Based on Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC.

60-Ports 50G, 4-Ports 400G Fiber

C9500X-60L4D. High-density fiber models for campus distribution. 60-port 50G/25G (SFP56) and 4-port 400G/200G/100G (QSFP-DD). Based on Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC.

32-Ports 100G/40G Fiber

C9500-32C. High-density fiber models for campus core and distribution. 32-port 100G/40G (QSFP28). Based on Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC.

48-Ports 25G/10G/1G, 4-Ports 100G Fiber

C9500-48Y4C. High-density fiber models for campus distribution. 48-port 25G/10G/1G (SFP28) and 4-port 100G/40G (QSFP28). Based on Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC.

32-Ports 40G or 16-Ports 100G Fiber

C9500-32QC. Higher density fiber models for campus core and distribution. 32-port 40G (QSFP+) or 12-port 100G (QSFP28). Based on Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC.

24-Ports 25G/10G/1G, 4-Ports 100G Fiber

C9500-24Y4C. High-density fiber models for campus distribution. 24-port 25G/10G/1G (SFP28) and 4-port 100G/40G (QSFP28). Based on Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC.

Integrated Core-to-Edge Enterprise Switching Platform for High-Density Deployments

Upgrade the network infrastructure in enterprise campuses with the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, a fixed core and edge services enterprise switching platform. It is a secure foundation designed to enable automation and valuable network insights combined with advanced security, catering to the evolving needs of midsize and large campus-core networks.  

Catalyst 9500 Switches Features

Features 

Cisco UADP ASIC

Cisco UADP ASIC

Enables intelligent traffic management through a flexible, template-driven approach, efficiently optimizing Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet handling.

Flexible & Scalable Routing & Switching

Flexible & Scalable Routing & Switching

Delivers flexible and scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, switching, ACL, and QoS table configurations for seamless IPv4, IPv6, and multicast performance.

Application Hosting

Application Hosting

With up to 120 GB USB 3.0 storage or 960 GB SATA SSD options, the switches can directly host network applications, security services, and management tools.

Efficient Power Supply

Efficient Power Supply

The 9500 series feature platinum-rated (90% efficient) 1500 Watt AC and/or DC power supplies, making it an energy-efficient and reliable networking solution.

Plug & Play (PnP) Enabled

Plug & Play (PnP) Enabled

PnP capability facilitates seamless deployment and updates across new or existing networks, offering a simple, secure, and unified solution for device rollouts.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

Cisco StackWise Virtual

A network system virtualization technology that simplifies management by combining multiple physical switches into a single logical unit for strong interconnectivity.

Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable Infrastructure

Build smarter, sustainable network infrastructures that prioritize energy efficiency and contribute to the overall well-being, supporting environmental responsibility.

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Hardware support for IEEE 1588v2 with right clock synchronization and sub-microsecond accuracy for time and frequency distribution and synchronization.

Cisco Catalyst 9500X switch configurations and port density

Model Description 1G port density 10/25/50G port density 40/100G port density 400G port density 10/25G port density with breakout cable 50G port density with breakout cable 40G port density with breakout cable 100G port density with breakout cable
C9500X-28C8D Cisco Catalyst 9500X with 28x100G + 8x400G Gigabit Ethernet - - 36 8 88 (1201) -641 36 (601) 60
C9500X-60L4D Cisco Catalyst 9500X with 60x50G + 4x400G Gigabit Ethernet 82 60 4 4 76 (92') 60 (92') 4 (16') 16

Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series configurations and port density

Model Description 1G port density 10G port density 25G port density 40G port density 100G port density 10G port density with breakout cable 25G port density with breakout cable
  • C9500-32C
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance 32-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet switch with QSFP28 - - - 32 32 96 96
  • C9500-32QC
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance 32-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch with QSFP+ - - - 32 16 - -
  • C9500-48Y4C
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance 48-port 1/10/25G Gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP28 48 48 48 4 4 - -
  • C9500-24Y4C
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance 24-port 1/10/25G Gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP28 24 24 24 4 4 - -
  • C9500-24Q
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 24-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch with QSFP+ - - - 24 - 96 -
  • C9500-12Q
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 12-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch with QSFP+ - - - 12 - 48 -
  • C9500-40X
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 40-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with SFP/SFP+ 40+81 40+81 - 2 - 8 -
  • C9500-16X
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 16-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP/SFP+ 16+81 16+81 - 2 - 8 -

    Performance specifications

    Performance numbers for all switch models C9500-24Q C9500-12Q C9500-40X C9500-32C C9500-32QC C9500-48Y4C C9500-24Y4C C9500X-28C8D C9500X-60L4D
    ASIC UADP 2.0 UADP 2.0 UADP 2.0 UADP 3.0 UADP 3.0 UADP 3.0 UADP 3.0 Q200 Q200
  • Switching capacity
  • Up to 1920 Gbps Up to 960 Gbps Up to 960 Gbps Up to 6.4 Tbps² Up to 3.2 Tbps³ Up to 3.2 Tbps³ Up to 3.2 Tbps³ Up to 2.0 Tbps¹ Up to 9.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding rate
  • Up to 1440 Mpps Up to 720 Mpps Up to 720 Mpps Up to 4.8 Bpps Up to 1.8 Bpps Up to 1.8 Bpps Up to 1.8 Bpps 8 Bpps 8 Bpps
  • Total MAC addresses
  • Up to 64,000¹ Up to 64,000¹ Up to 64,000¹ Up to 82,000¹ Up to 82,000¹ Up to 82,000¹ Up to 82,000¹ Up to 256,000¹ Up to 256,000¹
  • Total IPv4 routes (indirect routes)
  • Up to 64,000 indirect¹ Up to 64,000 indirect¹ Up to 64,000 indirect¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 2,000,000¹ Up to 2,000,000¹
  • Total IPv4 host routes (direct routes and ARP)
  • Up to 80,000 hosts¹ Up to 80,000 hosts¹ Up to 80,000 hosts¹ Up to 90,000 hosts/ARP¹ Up to 90,000 hosts¹ Up to 90,000 hosts¹ Up to 90,000 hosts¹ Up to 256,000¹ Up to 256,000¹
  • Total IPv6 routes (indirect routes)
  • Up to 32,000 indirect¹ Up to 32,000 indirect¹ Up to 32,000 indirect¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 256,000 indirect + direct¹ Up to 1,000,000¹ Up to 1,000,000¹
  • Total IPv6 host routes (direct routes and NDP)
  • Up to 40,000 hosts¹ Up to 40,000 hosts¹ Up to 40,000 hosts¹ Up to 90,000 hosts¹ Up to 90,000 hosts¹ Up to 90,000 hosts¹ Up to 90,000 hosts¹ Up to 128,000¹ Up to 128,000¹
  • Total IPv4 Multicast routes
  • Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 128,000¹ Up to 128,000¹
  • Total IPv6 Multicast routes
  • Up to 16,000¹ Up to 16,000¹ Up to 16,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 32,000¹ Up to 16,000¹ Up to 16,000¹
  • QoS ACL scale (v4/v6)
  • Up to 18,000/9,000¹ Up to 18,000/9,000¹ Up to 18,000/9,000¹ Up to 16,000/8,000¹ Up to 16,000/8,000¹ Up to 16,000/8,000¹ Up to 16,000/8,000¹ Up to 8,000/4,000¹ Up to 8,000/4,000¹
  • Security ACL scale (v4/v6)
  • Up to 18,000/9,000¹ Up to 18,000/9,000¹ Up to 18,000/9,000¹ Up to 27,000/13,500¹ Up to 27,000/13,500¹ Up to 27,000/13,500¹ Up to 27,000/13,500¹ Up to 4,000/2,000¹ Up to 4,000/2,000¹
  • FNF entries
  • Up to 512,000¹ Up to 512,000¹ Up to 512,000¹ Up to 256,000¹ Up to 256,000¹ Up to 256,000¹ Up to 256,000¹ Up to 2,000,000¹ Up to 2,000,000¹
  • DRAM
  • 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
  • Flash
  • 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
  • VLAN IDs
  • 4,094 4,094 4,094 4,094 4,094 4,094 4,094 4,094 4,094
  • PVST Instances
  • 300¹ 300¹ 300¹ 300¹ 300¹ 300¹ 300¹ 300¹ 300¹
  • STP Virtual Ports (Port* VLANs) for PVST
  • 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 16,000 16,000
  • STP Virtual Ports (Port* VLANs) for MST
  • 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 32,000 32,000
  • Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs)
  • 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
  • Jumbo frame
  • 9,198 bytes 9,198 bytes 9,198 bytes 9,216 bytes 9,216 bytes 9,216 bytes 9,216 bytes 9,216 bytes 9,216 bytes

    Catalyst 9500X models - Dimensions, physical specifications, weight and operating temperature

    Description Specifications Specifications
  • SKU
  • C9500X-28C8D C9500X-60L4D
  • Dimensions (H x W x D)
  • H = 1.73” (4.39 cm)
    W = 17.5” (44.45 cm)
    D = 21.8” (55.37 cm) including Fan/Tray Handles
    H = 1.73” (4.39 cm)
    W = 17.5” (44.45 cm)
    D = 21.8” (55.37 cm) including Fan/Tray Handles
  • Rack Units (RU)
  • 1 RU 1 RU
  • Chassis with 2 power supplies and built-In fan
  • 29.27 lbs (13.28kg)
    Weights separated:
    Chassis = 22.13 lbs (10.04kg)
    Each Fan Tray = 0.26 lbs (0.12kg)
    AC PSU = 2.77 lbs (1.26kg)
    DC PSU = 2.71 lbs (1.23kg)
    28.10 lbs (12.75kg)
    Weights separated:
    Chassis = 20.96 lbs (9.51kg)
    Each Fan Tray = 0.26 lbs (0.12kg)
    AC PSU = 2.77 lbs (1.26kg)
    DC PSU = 2.71 lbs (1.23kg)
  • Input voltage
  • See Table 4 See Table 4
  • Operating temperature
  • -5°C to +45°C (23° to 133° F) sea level when using the C9500X-FAN-1U-R FAN.
    -5°C to +35°C (23° to 95° F) sea level when using the C9500X-FAN-1U-F FAN.
    -5°C to +45°C (23° to 133° F) sea level when using the C9500X-FAN-1U-R FAN.
    -5°C to +35°C (23° to 95° F) sea level when using the C9500X-FAN-1U-F FAN.
  • Altitude
  • If system is configured with a C9500X-FAN-1U-R fan:
    -5°C to +40°C (23° to 104 F) up to 6,000 feet (1800 m)
    -5°C to +35°C (23° to 95° F) up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
    If system is configured with a C9500X-FAN-1U-R fan:
    -5°C to +40°C (23° to 104 F) up to 6,000 feet (1800 m)
    -5°C to +35°C (23° to 95° F) up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
  • Storage temperature
  • -40°C to 70°C (-40° to 158° F) -40°C to 70°C (-40° to 158° F)
  • Relative humidity operating and nonoperating (noncondensing)
  • Relative humidity operating: 10 to 85% (noncondensing)
    Relative humidity nonoperating: 0 to 95% (noncondensing)
    Relative humidity operating: 10 to 85% (noncondensing)
    Relative humidity nonoperating: 0 to 95% (noncondensing)

    Catalyst 9500X models - Dimensions, physical specifications, weight and operating temperature

    Description Specifications Specifications
  • Network module
  • C9500-NM-8X C9500-NM-2Q
  • Details
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Network Module 8-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with SFP/SFP+ Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Network Module 2-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet with QSFP+

    Catalyst 9500X models - Dimensions, physical specifications, weight and operating temperature

    Description Specifications
    SKU C9500-32C C9500-32QC C9500-48YC C9500-24YC C9500-12Q C9500-24Q C9500-40X C9500-16X
    Chassis with 2 power supplies and built-in fan 25.64 lb (11.63 kg) 21.85 lb (9.91 kg) 21.96 lb (9.96 kg) 20.99 lb (9.52 kg) 25.75 lb (11.68 kg) 25.75 lb (11.68 kg) 25.75 lb (11.68 kg) 23.6 lb (10.7 kg)
    Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.2 in 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in
    Rack Units (RU) 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU
    Input voltage 90 to 264 VAC* 90 to 264 VAC* 90 to 264 VAC* 90 to 264 VAC* 90 to 264 VAC* 90 to 264 VAC* 90 to 264 VAC* 90 to 264 VAC*
    Operating temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) up to altitude of 10,000 feet
    Altitude Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C
    Storage temperature -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
    Relative humidity operating and nonoperating (noncondensing)
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
    • Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
    NEBS criteria levels NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)
    NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)
    NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)
    NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)
    NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)
    NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)
    NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)
    NEBS:
    • ETSI 300-019
    • Requirements are covered under GR-63-CORE with some deviations
    • SR-3580 NEBS level 3 (GR-63-CORE, to current issue, GR-1089-CORE, to current issue)

    The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series is a high-performance switching platform designed with advanced programmability and scalability. Its programmable UADP ASIC enables optimized Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, access control, and QoS configurations. With up to 48 high-speed ports supporting various Ethernet standards and upto 12 Tbps switching capacity, this series works efficiently in demanding enterprise workloads. Granular insights, programmable interfaces, and multi-layered security features make Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series ideal to achieve reliable networking in high-density environments. It includes innovative features such as Precision Time Protocol for synchronization accuracy and Cisco StackWise Virtual technology for resilient, high-bandwidth virtualized networks. This advanced networking solution comes in a compact package, guaranteeing efficient delivery of essential services while optimizing space utilization. By adopting Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, organizations gain a scalable, and programmable network infrastructure that supports IoT, hybrid and cloud technologies while maintaining the security protocols and operational simplicity.

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