New Cisco Catalyst C9500X-60L4D 9500 60x50G + 4x400G Switch with Network Advantage License

Specification

• High Performance: The switch leverages a high-performance multiple-core x86 CPU.
• Unmatched Forwarding Scale: Supports MAC addresses, IP unicast and multicast routes, and MPLS labels.
• Deep Buffering: Provides deep buffering for enterprise applications.
• Port Configuration: Includes non-blocking 50 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP-56) and non-blocking 400 Gigabit Ethernet Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) ports.
• Advanced Routing and Services: Supports MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, Multicast VPN (MVPN), Network Address Translation (NAT), and Cisco Software-Defined Access capabilities.
• High Availability: Features patching, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), redundant platinum-rated power supplies, and fans.
• Optics: Compatible with a wide array of optics.
• StackWise Virtual Technology: Enables network system virtualization.
• Industry First: The Catalyst 9500X is the industry’s first purpose-built fixed 10, 25, 50, 40, 100, 200, and 400 Gigabit Ethernet switch targeted for the enterprise campus.
• Model: Cisco Catalyst C9500X-60L4D
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series
• Type: Fixed-core, high-performance Layer 2/3 switch
• Form Factor: 1U (Rack Unit)
• Role: Designed for enterprise core/aggregation layer, high-density 10G/25G and 40G/100G connectivity.
• 2. Ports and Interfaces
• 60 x 10/25G SFP28 ports:
• Supports 10GbE and 25GbE speeds, providing high-density access for servers, aggregation, or core connectivity.
• 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports:
• These uplink ports support 40GbE and 100GbE, enabling high-speed uplinks to core or spine layers.
• The QSFP28 ports can also be used for breakout configurations (4x25G or 4x10G using appropriate breakout cables).
• 3. Performance
• Switching Capacity: 4.8 Tbps (terabits per second) total system capacity.
• Forwarding Rate: 2.6 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Latency: Ultra-low latency switching designed for high-performance applications and real-time traffic.
• Packet Buffer: 40 MB of shared buffer for handling high-volume traffic bursts.
• MAC Address Table: Supports up to 128,000 MAC addresses.
• 4. Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features
• Layer 2 Features:
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support with up to 4,000 VLANs.
• Spanning Tree Protocols: STP, RSTP, and MSTP for loop prevention and Layer 2 redundancy.
• Link Aggregation: Supports IEEE 802.3ad LACP for bundling multiple physical links.
• Jumbo Frames: Supports jumbo frames with a maximum MTU of 9,216 bytes.
• Layer 3 Features:
• Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing support.
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIP, and static routing.
• Multicast Routing: Supports PIM-SM, PIM-DM, and IGMP for multicast traffic management.
• Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP): Supports up to 128-way ECMP for load balancing across multiple routes.
• VRF-lite: Supports Virtual Routing and Forwarding for network segmentation.
• VXLAN: Virtual Extensible LAN support for network virtualization and Layer 2 extensions over Layer 3 networks.
• 5. Quality of Service (QoS)
• Traffic Prioritization: Supports IEEE 802.1p with 8 hardware queues per port for traffic prioritization.
• Traffic Shaping and Policing: Allows for precise control over bandwidth allocation and traffic management.
• Congestion Management: Advanced congestion avoidance mechanisms, such as Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED) and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN).
• 6. Security Features
• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Standard and extended ACLs for filtering traffic based on Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 headers.
• Port Security: Limits the number of MAC addresses per port to prevent unauthorized access.
• DHCP Snooping: Prevents rogue DHCP servers from assigning incorrect IP addresses.
• Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI): Protects against ARP spoofing attacks.
• IP Source Guard: Ensures that only IP addresses authorized on the network are allowed on each port.
• Control Plane Policing (CoPP): Protects the control plane from denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
• 7. Network Management and Monitoring
• Cisco DNA Center: Fully integrated with Cisco DNA Center for automation, network assurance, and intent-based networking.
• Command Line Interface (CLI): Full-featured CLI for configuration and management.
• REST APIs: Supports programmable network management via REST APIs.
• Telemetry: Provides real-time streaming telemetry for enhanced network visibility and monitoring.
• SNMP: SNMPv1, v2, and v3 supported for remote monitoring and management.
• sFlow and NetFlow: For traffic analysis, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• 8. Stacking and Redundancy
• StackWise Virtual: Provides stacking capabilities to combine two C9500X switches into a single logical unit for simplified management and increased resiliency.
• High Availability: Supports 1+1 supervisor redundancy with SSO (Stateful Switchover) to ensure uninterrupted operations in the event of a supervisor failure.
• 9. Power and Cooling
• Power Supply:
• Dual, hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy.
• AC Power Supplies: Available in 750W, 950W, 1500W, or 2000W options.
• Power consumption is approximately 500W to 900W, depending on the configuration.
• Cooling:
• Front-to-back airflow optimized for data center environments.
• Hot-swappable, redundant fan trays for cooling and ease of maintenance.
• 10. Environmental Specifications
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C).
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing.
• 11. Compliance and Certifications
• Environmental: RoHS, WEEE, and REACH compliant.
• Safety Certifications: UL/CSA 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1, and AS/NZS 60950-1.
• EMC Compliance: FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A, CE, EN 55032 Class A, VCCI Class A.
• 12. Use Cases
• Core and Aggregation Layer: Ideal for large enterprise networks that need high-performance routing, high port density, and advanced Layer 3 services.
• Data Centers: Suitable for deployment as a core or aggregation switch in data centers, supporting high-speed 10G/25G server connections and 100GbE uplinks.
• Campus Networks: Provides a scalable solution for large campus environments with robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities.
• Cloud and Virtualization: Perfect for cloud-ready environments with VXLAN support for network virtualization.