A PICS Telecom 101 on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series from the Cisco Catalyst platform
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series is a modular line of high-performance switches tailored for enterprise networks, offering advanced security features, integrated wireless LAN controller capabilities, and support for converged wired and wireless access, all within a scalable and energy-efficient design, making it an ideal solution for demanding network environments.
PICS Telecom offers the largest inventory of new and used multi-vendor telecom network products and data equipment. Providing critical spares and services to over 2000 customers in over 100 countries. All equipment provided is thoroughly tested to ensure it is in excellent working condition and is backed by PICS’ comprehensive warranty.
Key Features:
- Modular Design: The Catalyst 9500 Series switches offer a modular architecture, allowing you to customize and expand your network infrastructure by adding various line cards and modules based on your specific requirements.
- High Performance: These switches are designed to deliver high performance and scalability, supporting high-density Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, as well as high-speed uplinks.
- Converged Access: The switches support converged wired and wireless access, enabling centralized management and control of both wired and wireless networks from a single platform.
- Integrated Wireless LAN Controller (WLC): Some models of the Catalyst 9500 Series come with an integrated wireless LAN controller, simplifying wireless network deployment, management, and optimization.
- Stacking: Cisco StackWise Virtual technology allows these switches to be stacked, creating a single logical unit with high availability and streamlined management.
- Advanced Security: The series offers comprehensive security features, including Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and Network Visibility and Enforcement (NVE), enhancing network security and access control.
- Quality of Service (QoS): QoS capabilities enable you to prioritize critical applications and traffic, ensuring optimal performance for different types of data flows.
- Energy Efficiency: The switches incorporate energy-saving technologies like Cisco EnergyWise, contributing to reduced power consumption and operational costs.
- Software-Defined Access (SD-Access): The series is compatible with Cisco’s SD-Access architecture, providing policy-based automation, segmentation, and enhanced network visibility.
- Advanced Management: Cisco DNA Center integration enables centralized and automated network management, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Scalability: With its modular design and support for high-density ports, the Catalyst 9500 Series offers scalability to accommodate growing network demands.
