Cisco Catalyst Switches

The Cisco Catalyst switch portfolio is the backbone of enterprise networking worldwide, deployed in more campus and branch networks than any other switching platform. From the Catalyst 1000 series for small office closets to the Catalyst 9600 series for high-performance campus cores, these switches deliver the reliability, security, and intelligence that modern networks demand. Every Catalyst switch runs Cisco IOS-XE, a single operating system that provides consistent management and feature parity across the entire portfolio.

The Catalyst 9200 and 9300 series are the workhorses of the access layer, providing PoE+ power for IP phones, access points, and cameras along with advanced features like MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), and programmability via YANG models and RESTCONF APIs. The Catalyst 9400 and 9500 series serve the distribution and core layers with high-density 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, stackable architectures, and non-stop forwarding for maximum availability.

All Catalyst switches integrate with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) for intent-based management, allowing administrators to define business policies that are automatically translated into device configurations across the entire network. Software-defined access (SD-Access) uses Catalyst switches to create macro-segmentation and micro-segmentation without complex VLAN management.

Xcobean supplies and deploys Cisco Catalyst switches across East Africa for campus networks, data centres, and branch offices. Our services include network design, switch staging and configuration, stack deployment, PoE budget planning, and integration with existing network infrastructure.