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Cisco Catalyst 9000

Built to reimagine connections, reinforce security and redefine experience, the

Catalyst 9000 family, including the new Catalyst 9000X models, offers versatile
Benefits
design for more flexible operations. The Catalyst 9000 family also assures a more
• Twice the density at a lower
secure experience, and brings exceptional speed and scale to the table.
cost. New features packed
Catalyst 9000 switches lead the industry with the first 400G interfaces in into Cisco IOS XE Software.
Enterprise, first Silicon One™ ASICs for campus, full mGig and UPOE+ ports,
converged switching and routing, and continuous zero-trust security. • End to end integrated
security solution. Detect
Transform the workspace for hybrid work with a powerful platform that provides and stop threats, even
the broadest range of bandwidth, speed, scale, and power required for today’s
with encrypted traffic.
more immersive experiences, big and small.
Secure the network from inside to outside by leveraging enhanced computational
• Simplified automation
power and advanced AI/ML to apply continuous zero trust security anywhere and assurance: goal-
it’s needed. based policies are
created once centrally,
Future proof design so IT can work smarter not harder, with converged switching/ applied network-wide.
routing capabilities, enhanced app-hosting and more config automations for a
smarter, more agile campus and branch. • Accelerate changes with
programmability, supporting
open standards and APIs.

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End-to-end security The need for speed including the new Catalyst 9300X fixed access
switches and modular Catalyst 9400X SUP-
With our integrated portfolio and industry- Higher bandwidth applications 2/2XL Supervisors with 2nd generation line cards,
leading threat intelligence, Cisco gives you which offer line-rate 10G SFP fiber and 10G
In the new-normal hybrid Enterprise, office workers
the scope, scale, and capabilities to keep up mGig copper across all 48 ports. That means
are using more bandwidth to collaborate with
with the complexity and volume of threats. that one switch can serve 48 access points, or
remote coworkers and remain productive. Examples:
Putting security above everything helps you ≥960 users, and allows you to flexibly use any
innovate while keeping your assets safe. Cisco • High-definition video conferencing: at port without worrying about speed. Catalyst
prioritizes security in all that we do, and only 720-1080p, each session averages ~1-3Mbps 9400 Catalyst 9400X Sup-2XL supports up to
with Cisco can you attain effective network 480G per slot, even with the 10 slots chassis,
• Cisco Webex Hologram: needs 20 Mbps
security to face tomorrow’s evolving threats. while Catalyst 9300X supports 1Tbps bandwidth
upstream, headset downstream needs 5 Mbps
between 8 stacked switches. This gives you
• Watching ultra-high-definition streaming videos: access to a total of 384 wired or wireless devices
4K streaming requires between 15-25 Mbps connected at up to 10Gbps in a single system.
• 4k VR streaming: 50 Mbps but is best at
100 Mbps Distribution layer
• Using concurrent document collaboration such All of that increased Access bandwidth and scale
as Box, Dropbox, and Sharepoint; and relying can be supported by the existing Catalyst 9500 High
on cloud-based applications such as Office365, Performance or Catalyst 9600 SUP-1 distribution
which average ~5-10Mbps switches for access-uplink speeds of 100G/40G or
25G, or you could also use the new line-rate 10G
Greater density Wi-Fi SFP models of Catalyst 9300 or 9400 if you prefer
The Catalyst 9100 Series Access Points, including 10G or lower access-uplinks. No matter what your
the new Catalyst 9136, can support more than existing or future cable requirements are, there are
20 concurrent users with individual client data multiple options available.
rates greater than 1Gbps, which is an increase of
Core layer
2-4x over the Aironet Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Access
Points. With up to 5G multi-gigabit (mGig) copper Once this increased bandwidth and scale
uplink on each Access Point, users can easily get reaches the Core of your network, it is terminated
greater than 250Mbps of dedicated bandwidth, by Catalyst 9500 and 9600 Series switches.
even in very dense areas. This includes the new Catalyst 9500X fixed
core switch and new Catalyst 9600X-SUP-2
Access layer supervisors and 2nd generation line cards, which
That increased Wi-Fi bandwidth is supported are the first in the industry to offer 400G and
by Catalyst 9300 and 9400 Series switches, 200G interfaces for enterprise campus, high-
density 100/40G and 25/10G, along with 50G

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Automation and assurance capability in the future. With the new models,
Catalyst 9500 and Catalyst 9600 Series switches
Management:
Cisco DNA Center, Cisco DNA Spaces
Now you can do more in less time. With Cisco add a massive increase in routing scale, up to 2
DNA Center and Software-Defined Access, million IPv4 entries, so you can connect directly Network and Device Security:
the Cisco Catalyst 9000 product portfolio can to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To give an ISE, Stealthwatch, Zero Trust Network Access,
operate as part of one fabric, for faster, more example of how much bandwidth that is, you could Umbrella SIG, IPsec, ETA
secure network access. have 80,000 simultaneous HD video streams
No more constant cutting, pasting and running – impressive since that is 5x the size of the Leveraging years of effort on foundational
tweaking device by device. Create once, whole Netflix catalogue. You could even download technology combined with state-of-the-art
apply network-wide using cross domain the entire US Library of Congress in about 2 hours. security and location-based services, the Cisco
policy enforcement and automation. The Smart Building solution lays out the blueprint
to take control of your building, to power and
Catalyst 9000 family also offers multiple
programmability options to further simplify
Sustainability and empower a trusted workplace so you can thrive
configuration and adapt to changes. Hybrid work today and be prepared for the ever-evolving
workplace of the future.
Plus you can put your data to work. Get The Cisco Smart Building solution helps Cisco
360-degree contextual insights across users, and our customers achieve net zero in the
devices, and applications. Assure network facilities operations by deploying energy-efficient, Top three reasons to
performance with real-time and historical data carbon-reducing designs that create flexible,
analytics, to learn, adapt, and even detect health-focused environments. The foundation upgrade to Catalyst
problems before they happen. Deliver superior
application experience with ThousandEyes and
starts with 90W PoE and Catalyst 9000 switching
and wireless technology built-in as the fourth
9000 family
Cisco DNA Spaces, now integrated into Cisco utility. It also includes Cisco DNA Spaces, Webex Transform the workspace for hybrid work
Catalyst 9300 and 9400 Series switches with endpoints, Meraki cameras and sensors, and Deploy a powerful platform to meet the
Cisco DNA Advantage licenses. Cisco zero trust security. bandwidth, speed, scale, and power required for
today’s hybrid work.
The network for Cisco Smart Building solution
components: Secure the network from inside to outside
Infrastructure: Leverage enhanced computational power and
• Catalyst 9000 switches – Fast and Perpetual advanced AI/ML to apply continuous zero trust
90W UPOE+, 400G core/100G access, security anywhere it’s needed.
multigigabit, security, app hosting (Cisco DNA Future proof design for working smarter
Spaces IoT Gateway, ThousandEyes Enterprise not harder
Agent, 3rd party Docker containers)
Converged switching/routing capabilities, enhanced
• Wireless – Catalyst 9100 W-Fi-6/6E, app-hosting and more config automations for a
5G w/Cisco Catalyst Cellular Gateway, smarter, more agile campus and branch
Catalyst 9800 WLC
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The Cisco Catalyst 9000 portfolio

Cisco Catalyst 9100 Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series

Cisco Catalyst 9100 access points are adaptive, Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches are Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches are our
fast, intelligent and secure. Not only do they designed for simple branch/midmarket fixed leading fixed enterprise access switching platform.
adhere to Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax) but they go enterprise access deployments. Ideal access switch for business-critical branch
beyond the standard. and campus environments where scale and
With its family pedigree, Catalyst 9200 Series
These access points allow for more flexibility and offers simplicity without compromise – it is an extra degree of security, resiliency and
scalability needed to handle the extra devices secure, always on and provides a new level in programmability is needed.
connected to the network and the data that they IT simplicity. • Delivers up to 8 chassis with 1 Tbps stacking
will generate. bandwidth capacity.
• Delivers 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth.
• Flexible uplinks: Cisco Multigigabit, 100 Gbps,
The Catalyst 9100 APs deliver: • Flexible uplinks: 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps. 40 Gbps, 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps and 1Gbps.
Fixed (C9200L), and modular (C9200) options. Fixed (C9300L) and modular (C9300X
• Three to four times the performance than
802.11 ac. • Downlinks: 1 Gbps, Cisco Multigigabit copper, and C9300) options.
perpetual PoE+. • Flexible downlinks: Cisco 10G Multigigabit, 5
• Reliable performance—always connected,
always dependable—even in challenging • Supports cold patching, MACsec-128 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 1 Gbps copper, or 25 Gbps,
environments. encryption, and FRU redundant platinum-rated 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps fiber. Perpetual Cisco 90W
power supplies and fans options. UPOE+, Cisco UPOE and PoE+ options.
• Up to 50% reduced latency to provide better
performance for applications that use high voice • Supports ETA, AVB, IPsec, Cisco Umbrella
and video. cloud security, MACsec-256 encryption,
embedded wireless controller and wire sensor,
• Increased density and connect more devices ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent, Cisco DNA
(especially IoT) at higher throughputs. Spaces, MACsec, application hosting including
Docker containers, hot patching, NSF/SSO,
redundant power and fans.

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Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series

Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series
switches are our leading modular are our leading fixed core/aggregation switches are our leading modular wireless controllers come with
enterprise access/aggregation enterprise switching platform, now core/aggregation enterprise switching built-in security: secure boot, runtime
switching platform. Ideal for business with Silicon One ASIC. platform, now with Silicon One ASIC. defenses, image signing, integrity
critical Enterprise campus access and Industry leading 400G/200G/100G/50 Industry leading 400G/200G/100G/ verification and hardware authenticity
distribution. G/40G/25G/10G/1G density in a 1RU 50G/40G/25G/10G density that detect any threat and defends
• Delivers up to 480 Gbps/slot, form factor. for business critical Enterprise again any compromised infrastructure.
9 Tbps/chassis. campus core.
• Delivers up to 6.4 Tbps per 1 RU. Three deployments options,
• Flexible uplinks: 100, 40, 25, 10 and • Delivers up to 6.4 Tbps/slot, 25.6 Appliance-based controllers, public
• 400 Gbps (QSFP-DD), 200 Gbps Tbps/chassis
1 Gbps. and private cloud-based controllers
(QSFP56), 100 Gbps (QSFP28), 40
• Flexible downlinks: 10G Multigigabit, • 400 Gbps (QSFP-DD), 200 Gbps and an embedded controller on
Gbps (QSFP+), 50 Gbps (SFP56), 25 (QSFP56),100 Gbps (QSFP28), 40
5 Gbps, 1 Gbps copper, 1 Gbps Gbps (SFP28), 10 Gbps (SFP +), and either Catalyst 9100 access points or
(SFP), 10 Gbps (SFP+), Cisco 90W Gbps (QSFP), 50 Gbps (SFP56), Catalyst 9000 family of switches.
1Gbps (SFP) switches with granular 25 Gbps (SFP28), 10 Gbps (SFP+),
UPOE+, Cisco UPOE and PoE+. port densities. 1 Gbps (SFP) and Multigigabit
• Supports ETA, AVB, MACsec-256 switches with granular port
• StackWise® Virtual for core/
encryption, MACsec encryption densities.
aggregation placement, ISSU, NSF/
over EoMPLS, TrustSec,
SSO, hot patching, FRU redundant • StackWise® Virtual for core/
ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent,
platinum-rated power supplies aggregation placement, ISSU, NSF/
Cisco DNA Spaces, application SSO, hot patching, FRU N+N/N+1
and fans.
hosting including Docker containers, redundant supervisors, platinum-
StackWise® Virtual for core/ • Supports MACsec-256 encryption,
rated power supplies and fans.
aggregation placement, ISSU, NSF/ MACsec encryption over EoMPLS,
• Supports MACsec-256 encryption,
SSO, hot patching, uplink resiliency. TrustSec, advanced routing and
MACsec encryption over EoMPLS,
infrastructure services.
TrustSec, advanced routing and
infrastructure services.

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Stay ahead of change Secure Network Solutions for Business Resiliency

• Cisco Catalyst 9000 Family Networks are at the heart of the unstoppable evolution to a digital economy. Digitalization is changing
the way businesses, partners, employees, and consumers interact at an unprecedented pace. Products
• Cisco Catalyst 9000 Wireless
and services can be customized, ordered and delivered at the click of a button using web-based
• Cisco Networking applications.
• Cisco SD-Access Business data can be acquired, analyzed and exchanged in near-real time. Geographic boundaries
• Cisco DNA Software Subscriptions between businesses and consumers are diminishing. And the network is at the center of
communication to and between the applications driving the digital economy.

Cisco services As foundational building blocks for the intent-based Cisco Digital Network Architecture, the Catalyst
9000 family has been built with security, mobility, cloud and IoT at its core.
Successfully deploy, manage, and support
Cisco Catalyst 9000 family products Secure
with a full life cycle of services including With access to Cisco’s best in class security portfolio anchored by Talos, Encrypted Traffic Analytics,
implementation, optimization, technical, Trustworthy Solutions, Umbrella, Zero Trust Network Access, CloudSec, IPSec, MACsec encryption and
managed and training services. Our team segmentation, the product family provides advanced security features that protects the integrity of the
of experts can help you speed deployment, hardware as well as the software and all data that flows through the switch and the network.
reduce costs and minimize risk as you
introduce new hardware, software and Connect
protocols into the network. Learn more. The Catalyst 9000 family provides enterprise-level resiliency to keep your business up and running
seamlessly. Options like FRU power supplies and fans, modular uplinks, modular patching, perpetual
PoE, and the industry’s highest MTBF.
Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers can be deployed as redundant or cloud-based options for additional
wireless control redundancy.

Automate
Combine the application visibility of full flexible NetFlow with telemetry and the open APIs of Cisco IOS
XE and on switches, ASIC programmability, and Catalyst 9000 portfolio gives you the best experience
provisioning and managing your network now with investment protection on future innovations.

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How to buy Upgrade path

To view buying options and speak with a The Cisco Catalyst 9000 portfolio leverage the strengths of the Cisco Silicon One™ and Unified
Cisco sales representative, visit Access™ Data Plane (UADP) Application - Specific Circuits (ASICs). With the latest generation of the
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/buy. Silicone One and UADP ASICs, the Catalyst 9000 family delivers more than twice the performance with
comparable pricing while adding a host of new features and functionality.
Migrate to higher data rates with investment protection for your fiber infrastructure using Cisco Optics
innovations in Bi-Directional and Short Reach transceivers, Single Wavelength 100G pluggable optics,
and pluggable coherent optics. The Catalyst 9000 family is also the first in the line to offer more flexible
licensing options. Cisco DNA Advantage and Essentials subscription-based software licensing lets you
purchase the features and capabilities you need.

Older or EoS/EoL Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Catalyst 9000 family member
Access Points and WLC

Catalyst 2960-X/XR Catalyst 9200 Series

(simple branch fixed, stackable, access)
Catalyst 3850, 3650, 3750-X, 3560-X Catalyst 9300 Series
(lead fixed, stackable, access/distribution)
Catalyst 4500-E, 6500 Catalyst 9400 Series (lead modular access/distribution)
Catalyst 4500X, 6840X, 6880X Catalyst 9500 Series (lead fixed core)
Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 modular Catalyst 9600 Series (lead modular core)
Cisco 3504 wireless controller Catalyst 9800-L wireless controller
Cisco 5520 wireless controller Catalyst 9800-40 wireless controller
Cisco 8540 wireless controller Catalyst 9800-80 wireless controller
Cisco Virtual wireless controller Catalyst 9800-CL virtual wireless controller
Mobility Express Catalyst 9800 Embedded Wireless for the 9100 AP
Cisco Aironet 1800 Series Access Points Catalyst 9105 and 9115 Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Access Point
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