Cisco C9500-40X-A Catalyst 9500 Series Switch

The Cisco C9500-40X-A Catalyst 9500 Series Managed Ethernet Switch is a 40-port, 10 GbE switch designed for enterprise core and distribution networks, delivering Layer 3 routing with 40 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and a switching capacity of up to 960 Gbps with a forwarding rate of up to 720 Mpps. As a Layer 2/3 managed switch, it supports VLAN, QoS, SNMP, IPv4/IPv6 routing, and advanced security features to meet policy-driven traffic needs in campus core and data center aggregation environments. It features dual redundant AC power supplies, rack-mountable deployment in an enterprise-grade metal chassis, internal fan cooling, and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C. Common deployments include enterprise campus core networks, data center aggregation layers, and large corporate IT infrastructures requiring high-speed connectivity between distribution switches, servers, and core infrastructure; maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use it for infrastructure upgrades, network expansion, or replacement of aging core switches. Common replacements listed include Cisco C9500-24Y4C-A and Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A, as well as Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX.