C9500-12Q-E, HKShanhai Group Limited Catalyst 9500 Switch, 12x40GE QSFP+/Network Essentials

The HKShanhai Group Limited C9500-12Q-E is a high-performance enterprise-class switch designed to meet the most demanding core and aggregation layer network infrastructure requirements. Offering up to 40G Ethernet capabilities, this HKShanhai Group Limited switch provides robust and secure connectivity for business-critical operations across regions such as Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Built to deliver advanced network essentials, the C9500-12Q-E supports seamless integration into modern data centers and enterprise backbones while ensuring reliable and scalable operations. Network essentials like high throughput and large forwarding tables are integral for organizations looking to grow their digital landscape, and this switch answers with an up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and support for up to 64,000 MAC addresses. With secure connectivity as a core feature, the C9500-12Q-E offers comprehensive support for security ACLs and quality of service, catering to multi-tenant and secure enterprise environments. Its suite of features is crafted to support the distributed needs of regional distributors, system integrators, and IT teams seeking future-ready infrastructure. The switch’s responsiveness and advanced forwarding rate of 720 Mpps guarantee rapid data transport, vital for latency-sensitive applications. Designed for long-term deployment, the C9500-12Q-E integrates robust hardware, high memory capacity, and versatile operating thresholds to meet diverse networking challenges encountered by resellers, integrators, and end users worldwide. Whether you’re a distributor enhancing your regional portfolio, an SMB integrator deploying scalable solutions, or an end customer upgrading to the latest in network essentials, the HKShanhai Group Limited C9500-12Q-E is ready to redefine your high-speed, secure connectivity strategy.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C9500-12Q-E	C9500-48Y4C-E	C1-N5624-B-24Q	C1-N3K-C3164Q
Brand	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited
Port Configuration	n/a	n/a	24 × 40G QSFP+ (supports breakout to 96 × 10G SFP+ via cables)	64 × QSFP+ (40G capable, breakout to 4×10G or 4×25G)
Switching Capacity	Up to 960 Gbps	Up to 3.2 Tbps	1.92 Tbps	5.12 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	Up to 720 Mpps	Up to 1 Bpps	1.428 Bpps (64-byte packets)	2.38 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a