Description

The Cisco Catalyst C9500‑40X‑A is a high‑performance enterprise‑grade Layer 2/Layer 3 network switch designed for core and aggregation roles in modern campus and data center networks. It offers 40×10 Gbps SFP+ ports with Network Advantage licensing, providing advanced routing, security, and automation features out of the box. With a switching capacity of up to 960 Gbps and a forwarding performance of up to 720 Mpps, it can support high‑density connectivity and low‑latency traffic flow across complex network topologies.

Equipped with 16 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of flash memory, the switch handles large MAC and routing tables (up to 64,000 MAC addresses and IP routes) with ease. Support for Cisco IOS XE software, StackWise Virtual for redundancy, and broad protocol support including QoS, multicast, and flexible NetFlow makes this platform a reliable choice in enterprise core, distribution, and data center aggregation layers. Robust power supply design, front‑to‑back airflow, and comprehensive management interfaces further enhance its deployment flexibility.

Key Features:

• 40 × 10 Gbps SFP+ ports for high‑density connectivity

• Up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate

• Advanced Layer 3 routing and security with Network Advantage license

• Support for StackWise Virtual redundancy and scalable stacking

• 16 GB DRAM / 16 GB flash; large MAC address and route scale