The ​Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches are Cisco’s leading modular enterprise access switching platforms that are part of the Catalyst 9000 family. They provide a flexible and high performance foundation for next-generation digital transformation and hybrid work environments.

The ​Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series offers advanced capabilities for security, automation, analytics and assurance from campus edge to cloud. The switches support policy-based automation through Cisco’s Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), enabling organizations to simplify operations, lower costs and reduce complexities. With an innovative chassis design, redundant supervisor engines and a comprehensive set of line card options, the Catalyst 9400 Series delivers unmatched investment protection.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Advanced Security: The Catalyst 9400 Series boasts a multi-layered security approach to safeguard your network. Features include:
  • Built-in threat detection and mitigation to stop malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats.
  • Secure segmentation to isolate traffic and prevent lateral movement of threats within the network.
  • Secure boot and software image verification to ensure the integrity of the switch software.
• Scalability and Performance:
  • Modular design allows you to add switch modules and ports as your network grows.
  • High-performance hardware delivers line-rate switching and forwarding to handle demanding applications like video conferencing and VoIP.
  • Support for various Ethernet speeds (Gigabit, Multigigabit, 10 Gigabit) provides flexibility to connect different types of devices.
• Cloud-Ready Architecture: The Catalyst 9400 Series integrates seamlessly with Cisco’s DNA Center, a cloud-based network management platform. This enables:
  • Simplified network provisioning and configuration.
  • Real-time network monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Automated policy enforcement and remediation.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE+ and PoE++): These switches can deliver power over the network cable, eliminating the need for separate power supplies for devices like IP phones and wireless access points. This simplifies deployment and reduces costs.
• Investment Protection: The Catalyst 9400 Series is designed to be future-proof, with support for new features and technologies through software updates.