Switches

Platform Scope and Selection Criteria The Cisco N9300-EX Series consists of three fixed, 1RU switches based on Cisco Cloud Scale technology. The supplied datasheet identifies no modular chassis, modular line-card SKUs, or separately classified compact switches. Replaceable power supplies and fans are components of the fixed platforms, not modular switching systems. The switches support either […]

1. Product Overview & Use Cases The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series represents Cisco’s premier purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform. Built from the ground up to defend against an evolving threat landscape, facilitate Internet of Things (IoT) integration, and handle cloud-scale traffic, it serves as the foundational building block for Cisco Software-Defined Access […]

1. Product Overview & Use Cases The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series is the premier modular enterprise switching access and distribution platform, engineered to address advanced security, Internet of Things (IoT), enterprise mobility, and multi-cloud integration. As the foundational building block for Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), the Catalyst 9400 Series delivers state-of-the-art high availability, supporting zero-downtime […]

1. Product Overview & Use Cases The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series represents the foundational building block for enterprise-grade switching, engineered specifically to support advanced security, massive Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, high-density mobility environments, and seamless cloud integrations. Positioned as the premier stackable campus switching platform within the Cisco portfolio, the hardware heavily leverages the […]

Portfolio Scope and Selection Rules The Catalyst 1300 and 1300X portfolio consists of fixed, managed Layer 3 switches running customized Linux software. The supplied datasheet lists 36 switch models covering Gigabit access, multigigabit access, and 10 Gigabit aggregation. It does not list modular switch chassis, line cards, or field-replaceable uplink modules. SFP-family transceivers and cables […]

End-of-Life (EOL) Notice: The Cisco Nexus 9300-EX Series has officially reached its End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Life (EOL) milestones. This guide is provided strictly for existing network maintenance, refurbished market purchases, and migration planning. For new data center deployments, presales engineers MUST quote the current-generation Nexus 9300-FX3, GX, or GX2 Series. 1. Product Overview & Typical […]

When designing an enterprise network for high availability, security, and scalability, the access layer serves as the foundation. The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches represent a significant leap forward in intent-based networking, replacing older platforms like the Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR. Whether you are provisioning a high-density campus environment, a remote branch office, or a […]

Deep Dive into Cisco N9500 Hardware Specifications: Chassis, Supervisors, and Architecture Modern application architectures demand networks that are simple, programmable, extensible, scalable, and shareable. These applications are increasingly multinode, highly modular, and deployed across bare-metal, virtual, and cloud data center environments. The Cisco N9500 Series modular switches provide the physical foundation for these complex operations, […]

Cisco Catalyst 9200 vs 9300 Ordering Guide Enterprise access switching purchases often look simple on the surface: count ports, decide whether you need PoE, and compare price. In practice, the ordering decision between Cisco Catalyst 9200 and Catalyst 9300 families affects uplink design, software licensing, power budgeting, stacking strategy, operational lifecycle, and future readiness. A […]