{"product_id":"cisco-catalyst-9500-28-port-100g-switch-c9500x-28c8d-e","title":"Cisco Catalyst 9500 28-Port 100G Switch | C9500X-28C8D-E","description":"\u003cp class=\"pBody\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D-E is a 28-Port 40\/100G QSFP28 + 8x 40\/100\/200\/400G Switch, requires mandatory DNA essentials license.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 x 40\/100G Gigabit Ethernet Switch with QSFP28.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 40\/100\/400g Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork Essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cisco \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/solutions\/collateral\/silicon-one\/datasheet-c78-744312.html\"\u003eSilicon One Q200\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is purpose built for the next generation network core + edge switch. It is the first enterprise ASIC to offer speeds up to 25.6 Tbps with 8 Bpps of forwarding performance, while supporting high-performance and full routing and switching capabilities without external memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC is built on 7nm fabrication technology, capable of high performance while maintaining a low power footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC includes an 8GB on-chip High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), for deep packet buffers and route table expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 12.0 Tbps switching capacity with 8 Bpps forwarding rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80MB of dedicated low-latency buffer, with up to 8GB of HBM buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 28 nonblocking 40\/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8 nonblocking 40\/100\/200\/400 Gigabit Ethernet QSFPDD ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel\u003cspan class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 2.43-GHz x86 CPU with 8 cores and 32-GB of DDR4 memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 960 GB of SSD local storage for container-based application hosting (2x 10G KR ports)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible routing (IPv4, IPv6, and multicast) tables, Layer 2 tables, ACL tables, and QoS tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASIC tables for switching scale up to 256K MAC addresses and routing scale up to 2M routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-stack IPv4\/IPv6 and dynamic hardware forwarding table allocations, for ease of IPv4-to-IPv6 migration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware support for Application Hosting\u003cspan class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (e.g. with Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware support for Precision Time Protocol (PTP, IEEE 1588v2)\u003cspan class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewith accurate clock synchronization and sub- microsecond accuracy, suitable for distribution and synchronization of time and frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware support for line-rate 256-bit 802.1ae MACsec and WAN-MACsec\u003cspan class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e data encryption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum-rated (90% efficient) 1500 Watt AC and\/or DC power supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-replaceable fan-tray units, with an added flexibility to choose the direction of airflow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pBody\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eRequires mandatory 3, 5 or 7 year Cisco DNA Essentials subscription. See options below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003ePlease contact our configuration team for Cisco Smartnet support options and any other questions you may have.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pBody\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eOptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" title=\"Cisco Tranceiver Modules \u0026amp; Direct Attach Cables\" href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/collections\/cisco-transceiver-modules-direct-attach-cables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCisco Transceiver Modules \u0026amp; Direct Attach Cables\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-catalyst-9500-series-dna-licenses-low-port-density-for-12q-16x-24y4c?variant=43572104921331\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch Series DNA Licenses\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDNA Licenses \u003cstrong style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\" href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-catalyst-9200l-series-dna-license-options?variant=43556340170995\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9200L Switch Series DNA Licensing\"\u003e(Mandatory)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9500\/9500X Series Switch Network Uplink Modules\" href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/collections\/cisco-catalyst-9500-series-network-modules\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUplink Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9500\/9500X Series Switch Power Supplies \u0026amp; 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Designed for the modern enterprise, they support a flexible, distributed workplace where users, devices, and applications are spread across various locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Catalyst 9500X, powered by the Cisco Silicon One™ Q200 ASIC, is engineered for next-generation enterprise core networks. It features a programmable P4 pipeline and is the first enterprise switch silicon to deliver up to 25.6 Tbps of switching capacity. Thanks to its integrated High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), it achieves high performance without relying on external memory. With a powerful multi-core x86 CPU, the 9500X is purpose-built for secure, cloud-ready, and IoT-enabled environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the first fixed enterprise switch to support 40, 100, 200, and 400 Gigabit Ethernet, the Catalyst 9500X offers exceptional scalability and deep buffering, making it ideal for demanding enterprise applications. Initial models include non-blocking QSFP28 and QSFP-DD ports for 100G and 400G connectivity, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Catalyst 9500 Series supports a wide range of advanced features, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs with MPLS, Multicast VPN (MVPN), and NAT. It also enables Cisco Software-Defined Access with capabilities like host tracking, cross-domain connectivity, and VRF-aware LISP. With Cisco StackWise® Virtual technology, these switches offer robust network virtualization and high availability features such as in-service software upgrades, NSF\/SSO, and redundant power and cooling systems. They are compatible with both Cisco DNA Center and Meraki cloud monitoring, giving organizations flexibility in network management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Network Warehouse V6","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43065711034611,"sku":"C9500X-28C8D-E","price":58589.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/2137\/5882\/files\/cisco-catalyst-9500x-series-switch-c9500x-28c8d-e-243947.jpg?v=1742969488","url":"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-catalyst-9500-28-port-100g-switch-c9500x-28c8d-e","provider":"Network Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}