C9500-40X-10A, Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch, 40x10GE/10Y DNA Advantage/No Fan & PSU

Cisco’s C9500-40X-10A is an advanced enterprise-class switch, purpose-built for today’s dynamic campus and core environments. As a flagship member of the C9500 Series Switches, it empowers Cisco Enterprise Networks with high density, robust performance, and future-ready capabilities. The switch’s programmable pipeline architecture ensures flexible, evolving traffic handling ideally suited for midsize to large organizations seeking scalable growth without service disruption. Secure Unique Device Identification brings trusted access into mission-critical infrastructures, making administration seamless and secure. With a switching capacity up to 960 Gbps and forwarding rate up to 720 Mpps, the C9500-40X-10A delivers uncompromising throughput to meet the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications and virtualization. Its UADP 2.0 ASIC guarantees efficient multitask processing, supporting granular control and policy enforcement. The design emphasizes longevity, featuring a compact 1RU form factor and rigorous compliance with global safety, EMI, and NEBS standards, making it a versatile asset whether deployed in Asia, Europe, Africa, or North America. Native support for open Cisco IOS XE and a robust set of L2/L3 routing protocols offer ease of integration and simplified management. For distributors, its reliability and feature set provide a valuable addition to their portfolio; for integrators, effortless deployment and comprehensive security reduce project complexity; while end-users benefit from resilient, high-speed connectivity fueling digital transformation. Overall, the C9500-40X-10A embodies the next-generation of programmable, secure campus switching—delivering agility, control, and assurance across global enterprise networks.