Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
| Overview | Product Overview |
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| Product Type | Campus LAN Switches - Core and Distribution |
| Status | Available Order |
| Series Release Date | 20-JUN-2017 |
| Diagram | Visio Stencil (64 MB .zip file) |
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Data Sheets and Product Information
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Data Sheet
Data Sheets
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.17.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.15.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.9.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco C9500-16X Switch and Network Modules C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.16.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco C9500 selected Switch Models: C9500-12Q, C9500-24Q and C9500-40X
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.12.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.14.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.11.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.10.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Advantage Term licenses
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.6.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.8.x
- End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.7.x
End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices
- Open IOS XE FAQ
Q&A
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Security Notices
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Applicable to Multiple Models
- Field Notice: FN74383 - Cisco Access Points That Are Running, Or Have Run, Releases 17.12.4, 17.12.5, 17.12.6, or 17.12.6a May Exhaust Flash Space, Preventing Upgrades - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN72510 - Cisco IOS XE Software: Weak Cryptographic Algorithms Are Not Allowed by Default for IPsec Configuration in Certain Cisco IOS XE Software Releases - Configuration Change Recommended
- Field Notice: FN - 70455 - Some Catalyst Switches That Run on Polaris Releases 16.9.1, 16.6.4, and 16.3.7 or Earlier Might Crash Unexpectedly - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN - 70359 - C3650/C3850 and C9300/C9500 Devices That Run on Certain Cisco IOS XE 16.3.x or 16.6.x Software Releases Might Observe a Memory Leak - Software Upgrade Recommended
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Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch
- Field Notice: FN72578 - Cisco IOS XE - Smart Licensing Using Policy Might Cause High CPU/Memory Usage - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN72323 - Cisco IOS XE Software: QuoVadis Root CA 2 Decommission Might Affect Smart Licensing, Smart Call Home, and Other Functionality - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN - 70424 - Some C9500-24Q, C9500-12Q, and C9500-40X Devices Might Fail to Power On - Workaround Provided
- Field Notice: FN74135 - Cisco SUDI Certificate Expires When Registered to a PKI and Used to Configure Certain Functionalities on Catalyst 9000 Platforms - Workaround Provided
- Field Notice: FN72524 - During Software Upgrade/Downgrade, Cisco IOS APs Might Remain in Downloading State After December 4, 2022 Due to Certificate Expiration - Software Upgrade Recommended
Field Notices
- Cisco Secure Boot Hardware Tampering Vulnerability
Security Advisories, Responses and Notices
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Release and Compatibility
Compatibility Information
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.9.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.6.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE 17.14.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.3.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.11.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.10.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.12.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.8.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.7.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.4.x
Release Notes
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Multimedia
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Reference
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.18.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.18.x
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.17.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.17.x
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.16.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.16.x
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.15.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.15.x
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.14.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.14.x
- Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
Command References
- Documentation Roadmap, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
Documentation Roadmaps
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Cisco Catalyst C9500X-60L4D Switch
- Perform Catalyst Health and Configuration Check
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
Technical References
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Design
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Applicable to Multiple Models
- Migrate EVPN VxLAN to IPv6 Underlay on Catalyst 9000 Switches
Design TechNotes
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Install and Upgrade
- Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (PDF)
- Catalyst 9500 Switch Installation
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.11.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.10.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.9.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.8.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.7.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.6.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.4.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.3.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.x
- Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.1.x
Install and Upgrade Guides
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Configuration
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Applicable to Multiple Models
- Understanding DHCP Snooping for Packets Crossing Layer 3 Hops
- Configure AutoQoS on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Automating Cisco IOS XE Command Sequences Using TCL and EEM
- Configure and Verify Netflow, AVC, and ETA on Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Configure SNMPv2c/v3 on Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Configure Optimal ISE IP MTU in SD-WAN for SDA Deployments
- Understand App Hosting on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Configure and Verify NAT on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Use EVPN Simplified CLIs on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Use VNID to Auto Provision L3VNI, Core-SVI, Core-vlan on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Configure BGP VRF Auto RD Auto RT for EVPN on Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Configure BGP DN for Multiple AF on Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Configure Service VRF EVPN VxLAN on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Configure FED CPU Packet Capture on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Configure DHCP in IOS XE EVPN/VXLAN
- Understand AVB in Catalyst 3K and Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
Configuration Examples and TechNotes
- IP Multicast Routing Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Layer 2 Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- BGP EVPN VXLAN Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Cisco DNA Service for Bonjour Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Cisco TrustSec Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- High Availability Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Interface and Hardware Components Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- IP Addressing Services Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- IP Routing Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Multiprotocol Label Switching Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Network Management Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Programmability Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x
- Quality of Service Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- Security Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
- System Management Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.x.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
Configuration Guides
- Cisco Plug and Play Feature Guide (Catalyst 3850, Catalyst 3650, Catalyst 9300, Catalyst 9500 Switches) (PDF - 4 MB)
Feature Guides
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Maintain and Operate
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Applicable to Multiple Models
- File Transfer in Catalyst 9000 Switches Using SFTP WebUI
- Change Between Bundle/Install Mode on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Understand Queue Buffer Allocation on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Understand IPv4 Hardware Resources on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Understand QoS Hardware Resources on Catalyst 9000 Switches
Maintain and Operate TechNotes
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Troubleshooting
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE 26.1.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE 17.18.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE 17.17.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE 17.16.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE 17.15.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE 17.14.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.11.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.10.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.9.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.8.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.7.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.6.x
- System Message Guide for Cisco Catalyst Series Switches, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x
Error and System Messages
- Troubleshoot Dot1x on Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- MACSec XPN Traffic Fails Between Catalyst 9500 and Nexus 9000 with Increasing Invalid Packets and FCS Errors
- Perform ISSU on Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Troubleshoot Port Flaps on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Troubleshoot FEC on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Understand Output Drops on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Understand Hardware Resources on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Troubleshoot Control Plane Operations on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Use iPerf on Catalyst 9000 Switches to Perform Bandwidth Tests
- Troubleshoot Mac Address Table Manager on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Troubleshoot DHCP Issues on Catalyst 9000 DHCP Relay Agents
- Troubleshoot External DHCP on EVPN VxLAN Cat9000
- Troubleshoot Power Supplies on Catalyst 9000 Switches
- Migrate Catalyst License to Smart Licensing Using Policy
- Troubleshoot Secure Shell Connections to Azure Cloud Servers on Catalyst Switches
Troubleshooting TechNotes
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Literature
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Ordering Guide
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