Brand: Cisco · SKU: C9500X-28C8D · MPN: C9500X-28C8D · Category: Networking
The Cisco Catalyst 9500X-28C8D is part of the Catalyst 9500 series, a high-performance, fixed-core, enterprise-class switch designed for core and distribution layers. It features 28 native nonblocking 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports and up to 8 native nonblocking 40/100/200/400 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports. It is built on the Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC and supports industry-leading scale and deep buffering, making it ideal for campus core, collapsed core + distribution, and high-density environments. It supports advanced features like VXLAN, EVPN, and flexible NetFlow, and requires a mandatory DNA Advantage subscription for operation in some configurations. It is the industry's first purpose-built 400, 200, 100, 50, 40, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch targeted for the enterprise campus.
| CPU | Intel® 2.43-GHz x86 CPU with 8 cores and 32-GB of DDR4 memory |
|---|---|
| ASIC | Cisco Silicon One Q200 |
| SSD Storage | Up to 960 GB for container-based application hosting (2x 10G KR ports) |
| QSFP28 Ports | Up to 28 native nonblocking 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| QSFP-DD Ports | Up to 8 native nonblocking 40/100/200/400 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Routing Scale | Up to 2M IPv4 routes |
| Forwarding Rate | 8 Bpps |
| Dedicated Buffer | 80MB |
| MAC Address Scale | Up to 256K |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 12.0 Tbps |
| License Requirement | Requires mandatory Cisco DNA Advantage subscription |
| High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) | Up to 8GB |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Dimensions | Rack-mountable 1U |
The Cisco Catalyst 9500X-28C8D is a flagship fixed enterprise core and aggregation layer switch from the Catalyst 9000 family, built on the Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC. It is designed for high-density, high-speed environments, supporting up to 400 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It emphasizes security, programmability, and automation, making it suitable for campus core, data center, and cloud-scale network deployments.
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This Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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