The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series is the first 100/40-Gbps switch purpose built for the enterprise campus. It was recently recognized as CRN's 2017 Overall Network Product of the Year. Designed for security, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the cloud, Catalyst 9500 fixed-core switches are high-density building blocks for a next-generation, intent-based network.

A renewed focus on hybrid work
Our world is facing an acceleration in the frequency, diversity, and impact of disruptions. Planning your network to help your organization respond to the unexpected is now more important than ever.

Defense across the attack continuum
Reduce your attack surface with Cisco Trustworthy Solutions and MACsec ​256-bit encryption. Enhance malware detection and rapid threat containment.

IoT readiness
Automate network provisioning, segmentation, and policy management to support IoT without interruption, while limiting where IoT devices go on the network.

Cloud readiness
Simplify, help secure, and transform your cloud environment from the network edge to where applications reside.

Foundational technology
High density and high availability with patching, graceful insertion and removal (GIR), NSF/SSO, and redundant, platinum-rated power supplies and fans.