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Features and benefits
Cisco Catalyst access switches bring wired and wireless together to dramatically simplify operations and continuously optimize to support business goals.
Enhance security
Get integrated network security for before, during, and after an attack.
Improve reliability
Easily manage wired and wireless networks, strengthen security, and simplify your campus LAN.
Scale with efficiency
Pave your way to an automated, digital-ready network with access switches.
Switches for every network
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Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series
- Modular, Layer 2 and 3, up to 9 Tbps
- Cisco Multigigabit Technology, SFP/SFP+
- PoE, PoE+, UPOE, UPOE+
- Designed for Cisco DNA and SD-Access
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series
- Stackable, Layer 2 and 3, 480 Gbps
- PoE, PoE+, UPOE, Cisco StackPower
- 1/2.5/5/10 G multigigabit; multigigabit/25/40 G uplinks
- Designed for SD-Access, embedded wireless controller
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series
- Optional stacking, Layer 2 and 3, up to 160 Gbps
- Up to 48 ports full perpetual PoE+
- 1 G; 10/25/40 G uplinks
- Entry level for intent-based networking
Cisco Catalyst 1000 with 8 or 16 ports
- Fanless design
- Data, PoE or PoE+, 2 SFP uplinks
- Extended temperature range
- WebUI or CLI managed
Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series
- Stackable, Layer 2 and 3, 160 Gbps
- Multigigabit technology
- PoE, PoE+
- Supports Cisco DNA and SD-Access
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and XR Series
- Stackable, Layer 2 and 3, 80 Gbps
- PoE, PoE+
- Value leader
Meraki Access switches
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 models, up to 48 ports
- Cloud-managed, GUI-based configuration
- Stacking and nonstacking models
- PoE+ and UPOE support (by model)
Deploy secure intelligent switching with Cisco DNA software
Simple, flexible software subscription suites help you achieve the latest Cisco DNA innovations in policy-based automation, secure connectivity, and critical analytics and assurance across your network.
Solutions for your switching needs
Software-Defined Access
Enable policy-based automation from the edge to the cloud, for wired and wireless networks.
Multigigabit
There's an easy way to remove bottlenecks between wired and wireless networks.
Accelerate your success with services from Cisco Customer Experience
Confidently move to a secure, automated intent-based network with expert guidance, proven experience, best practices, and innovative tools.
Additional resources
Case studies
Infographics
Overviews
- Catalyst 9000 switches At-a-Glance (PDF - 483 KB)
- Catalyst 9000 FAQ (PDF - 274 KB)
- Catalyst switching e-book (PDF - 6.6 MB)
- Enterprise Networks Software Matrix for Cisco DNA (PDF - 515 KB)
- CRN's Awards Validate Cisco'’s Vision for Intent-Based Networking
Promotion
Support
Training
White papers
- Miercom performance report: Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches: Independent Feature Validation (PDF - 12.7 MB)
- 25GE and 100GE: Enabling Higher Speeds in Enterprise with Investment Protection (PDF - 1.8 MB)
- Miercom Performance Report: Campus Network Infrastructure vs. Huawei
- Miercom report: Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches (PDF - 12.7 MB)
- 451 Research: Campus Networking Requirements
Upgrade Guides
- Why upgrade to Catalyst 9200 (PDF - 209 KB)
- Why upgrade to Catalyst 9300 (PDF - 134 KB)
- Why upgrade to Catalyst 9400 (PDF - 186 KB)
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