Catalyst 9500 40-Port 10Gig Switch for Cisco/Cisco C9500-40X-E

**Catalyst 9500 40-Port 10Gig Switch (Cisco C9500-40X-E)**
**Key Features:**
– 40 fixed 10G Ethernet ports with optional 100G uplinks for high-density connectivity.
– Cisco UADP ASIC 3.0 for programmable, high-performance forwarding (up to 1.2 Tbps throughput).
– Supports SD-Access, intent-based networking (Cisco DNA), and advanced security (MACsec, TrustSec).
– Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for 99.999% uptime.
– Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and modular OS (IOS XE) for scalability.

**Benefits:**
– Scalable, future-ready infrastructure for bandwidth-intensive applications.
– Simplified operations via automation, real-time analytics, and centralized management.
– Enhanced security with encryption, segmentation, and zero-trust compliance.
– Reduced downtime through hardware redundancy and modular upgrades.

**Unique Selling Points:**
– Industry-leading performance in a compact form factor, ideal for enterprise core/aggregation.
– Seamless integration with Cisco’s SDN ecosystem (DNA Center) for end-to-end network automation.
– Combines cutting-edge hardware with software-defined flexibility, ensuring long-term investment protection.