Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Overview
Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches are designed for an entirely new era of networking. Now your network can learn, adapt, and evolve.
The Catalyst family includes a critical part of an integrated security architecture—one that works before, during, and after a threat occurs, to reduce attack surface, detect malware and threats, and rapidly contain those threats.
An intuitive network recognizes intent, mitigates threats through segmentation and encryption, and learns over time. Unlock opportunities, enhance security, improve business agility, and increase operational efficiencies.
Get unmatched scale with the Catalyst 9000 family. Catalyst switches offer flexibility, with speeds from 1 Gigabit Ethernet to Multigigabit 1, 2.5, 5, 10 Gbps, 25 GE, 40 GE, and 100 GE. Catalyst controllers scale for higher-density wireless networks that serve more clients, including IoT.
Catalyst 9000 Selection Guide
Choosing the right Catalyst 9000 switch depends on your deployment needs:
- Catalyst 9200 Series: Ideal for small to medium branch offices. Provides right-sized switching, PoE+, modular/fixed options, and high reliability.
- Catalyst 9300 Series: Enterprise-class stackable access switches. Supports PoE+, Cisco UPOE, multigigabit ports, and embedded wireless controller.
- Catalyst 9400 Series: Modular access and aggregation switches for mid- to large-sized campuses. Supports up to 9 Tbps, NSF/SSO, ISSU, and high availability PoE delivery.
- Catalyst 9500 Series: Fixed-core and aggregation layer switches for campus core. High-performance routing, StackWise® Virtual, and advanced network virtualization support.
Cisco Catalyst Series Details
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series of enterprise-class access switches extend the power of intent-based networking and Catalyst 9000 hardware and software innovation to a broader set of deployments.
Compared to Catalyst 9300 Series switches, 9200 focuses on right-sized switching for simple branch deployments. Secure, always-on, and easy to manage.
These switches support full IEEE 802.3at PoE+, fixed and modular options, field-replaceable network modules, redundant fans, power supplies, and uplink modules.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches are stackable access-layer switches with PoE+, Cisco UPOE, modular/network modules, redundant fans, power supplies, and flexible uplink options.
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches are modular access and aggregation switches supporting up to 9 Tbps, NSF/SSO, ISSU, uplink resiliency, and N+1/N+N power redundancy.
Supports 1 Gbps SFP, 10 Gbps SFP+, and 25 Gbps SFP28 line cards for aggregation.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches are fixed-core and aggregation layer switches. Features 4-core CPU, 16 GB DDR4 memory, USB/SATA storage, nonblocking 100 Gbps QSFP28, and advanced routing/infrastructure services including MPLS, MVPN, NAT, SD-Access border, and StackWise® Virtual.
Technical Comparison Table
| Series | Stacking | PoE | Ports / Uplinks | Warranty |
| Catalyst 9200 | Optional, L2/L3 up to 160 Gbps | Full PoE+ | 24/48 x 1G, 1/10 G uplinks | Enhanced Limited Lifetime |
| Catalyst 9300 | Stackable, L2/L3, 480 Gbps | PoE, PoE+, UPOE | Up to 48 x 1/5/10 G, 1/10/25/40 G uplinks | Enhanced Limited Lifetime |
| Catalyst 9400 | StackWise Virtual, Modular, L2/L3 up to 9 Tbps | PoE, PoE+, UPOE | Multigigabit, SFP/SFP+/SFP28 | Enhanced Limited Lifetime |
| Catalyst 9500 | StackWise Virtual, L2/L3 6.4 Tbps | --- | Up to 32 x 100/40 G, 48 x 25/10 G ports | Enhanced Limited Lifetime |
FAQ
Which Catalyst 9000 switch is best for my branch office?
Catalyst 9200 Series is ideal for small to medium branch offices due to right-sized switching, PoE+, and simplified deployment.
Can I stack Catalyst 9300 switches?
Yes, Catalyst 9300 supports stackable L2/L3 configurations with StackPower and embedded wireless controllers for flexible deployments.
Do all Catalyst switches support PoE?
All Catalyst 9000 Series access switches support PoE+, and higher-end models support Cisco UPOE for advanced power delivery.
How do I migrate from older Catalyst switches?
Refer to the Migration Guide and the Catalyst Platform Transition tables to select the right 9000 Series model.
Platform Transition Tables
For detailed specifications and the latest pricing, visit the Cisco Catalyst product pages to explore full datasheets and options. Upgrade your network today with the reliable Catalyst 9000 family.
Learn More:
New: Catalyst 9200 Switches-Secure, Always on, and IT Simplified
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series–Tech Overview
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series, New Generation of Modular Access
Catalyst 9500 Series-Next-generation High-speed Campus Aggregator
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