Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series
Enterprise core switching,
built for what’s next
The Catalyst 9500 is Cisco’s premier fixed-core switching platform — delivering terabit-class performance, built-in security, and the intelligence your network needs for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s demands.
A core switch that grows with your business.
Your network core needs to handle more traffic, more devices, and more security threats — without slowing anything down. The Catalyst 9500 is designed to meet those demands head on.
Bandwidth that keeps up
From 1.6 Tbps to 12 Tbps of switching capacity, the Catalyst 9500 gives your core the headroom it needs — for high-density users, IoT, and the apps your business runs on.
Security from the inside out
TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and Cisco Talos threat intelligence work together to detect and contain threats before they move laterally through your network.
Automation that saves time
Cisco Catalyst Center gives your team intent-based networking — automating policies, simplifying provisioning, and enabling faster troubleshooting across every switch in the stack.
Sustainable by design
Built on energy-efficient silicon with intelligent power management, the Catalyst 9500 helps reduce operational costs and supports your organization’s sustainability goals.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
Whether you need high-density aggregation, campus core, or data center edge switching — there’s a Catalyst 9500 built for your scale and port requirements.
Core
Catalyst 9500-24Y4C
High-performance core switch for campus aggregation and data center access
- •24x 1/10/25G + 4x 40/100G uplinks
- •Up to 1.6 Tbps switching capacity
- •StackWise-320, 40G or 80G stacking
- •TrustSec, MACsec, Cisco Talos
Core
Catalyst 9500-32QC
Flexible high-speed switching for campus core and aggregation layers
- •32x 40G or 16x 100G Ethernet
- •Up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity
- •StackWise-320 stacking
- •TrustSec, SGACL, and SGT
Core Routing
Catalyst 9500-32C
High-density 100G switching for demanding core and data center environments
- •32x 100G Gigabit Ethernet
- •Up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity
- •Flexible ASIC with embedded CPU
- •Full MACsec hardware encryption
Core
Catalyst 9500-48Y4C
High-density aggregation switch for large campus and enterprise core
- •48x 1/10/25G + 4x 40/100G uplinks
- •Up to 2.4 Tbps switching capacity
- •StackWise-320 stacking
- •UADP 3.0 ASIC with inline crypto
Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series
Built on Cisco Silicon One, the 9500X raises the bar for campus core and aggregation — with terabit-class throughput, 400G uplinks, and hardened security at line rate.
9500X
Catalyst 9500X-28C8D
Compact 400G-ready campus core switch powered by Cisco Silicon One
- •28x 100G QSFP28 + 8x 400G QSFP-DD
- •Silicon One Q200, 12 Tbps
- •256-bit MACsec on all ports
- •IOS XE with Catalyst Center integration
9500X
Catalyst 9500X-60L4D
High-density aggregation switch for large-scale core and data center edge
- •60x 10/25/50G SFP56 + 4x 400G QSFP-DD
- •Silicon One Q200, 9.2 Tbps
- •Full MACsec encryption at line rate
- •IOS XE with Catalyst Center integration
Legacy Models (End-of-Life)
Catalyst 9500-12Q
Replaced by 9500-32QC
Catalyst 9500-24Q
Replaced by 9500-32C
Catalyst 9500-40X
Replaced by 9500-48Y4C
Catalyst 9500-16X
End-of-Sale April 30, 2026
Performance and security from the ground up.
The Catalyst 9500 is built on Cisco ASIC technology that delivers the intelligence, flexibility, and security your enterprise demands — ready for SD-Access, cloud management, and whatever comes next.
Secure by Design
TrustSec, MACsec, and Cisco Talos intelligence protect your network at every layer — from the access edge to the core.
IoT Ready
Native support for IoT segmentation, device profiling, and micro-segmentation keeps IT and OT traffic separated and secure.
Cloud Native
Cisco Catalyst Center and SD-Access make it easy to manage your entire 9500 fleet centrally — with automation and assurance built in.
Built to Scale
From gigabit to terabit, the Catalyst 9500 family scales with your network without replacing your existing infrastructure.
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