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C9500-40X-2Q-E, Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch, 40x10GE/2x40GE/Network Essentials

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    C9500-40X-2Q-E, Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch, 40x10GE/2x40GE/Network Essentials

    C9500-40X-2Q-E, Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch, 40x10GE/2x40GE/Network Essentials

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    Cisco C9500-40X-2Q-E Overview

    The Cisco C9500-40X-2Q-E is an advanced enterprise-class switch engineered for demanding backbone and aggregation environments. Designed as part of the Catalyst series, it provides robust scalability and resilient network infrastructure with the Network Essentials feature set, blending performance and security for core business applications. Built to address the requirements of high-density 40G and scale-out 10G deployments, the C9500-40X-2Q-E integrates 40 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports, delivering superior throughput for modern data architectures. The switch’s 480 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate enable seamless data flow, essential for enterprise, campus, and high-speed data center networks in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Advanced Layer 3 (L3) features, intelligent traffic management, comprehensive security including 256-bit AES encryption, and extensive support for network virtualization and automation position this unit as an optimal solution for distributors, system integrators, and end-users seeking future-ready connectivity. Supporting extensive routing protocols, powerful access and multicast controls, and zero-touch provisioning, this switch streamlines both deployment and ongoing operations. Whether optimizing multi-tenant environments or simply ensuring resilient performance across complex network topologies, the Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X-2Q-E excels with its 40G backbone support, deep 10G port density, and Network Essentials intelligence, making it a leading choice for scalable and secure digital infrastructure worldwide.

    Product Highlights

    480 Gbps
    Switching Cap
    720 Mpps
    Fwd Rate
    40 x 10G
    10G Ports

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Data Center
    Enhances data center performance with high-density 40G and 10G, supporting large-scale virtualized workloads and minimizing network bottlenecks.
    Enterprise Network
    Maximizes enterprise connectivity using Catalyst technology and Network Essentials, reducing downtime and simplifying multi-site operations by up to 40%.
    Cloud Services
    Delivers efficient elastic bandwidth for cloud aggregation, providing consistent high-performance 40G/10G backbone for seamless hybrid workloads.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Model C9500-40X-2Q-E C9500-40X-10A C1-N3K-C3048TP C1-WS3650-48TD/K9
    Port Configuration 40 x 10G SFP+, 2 x 40G QSFP+ n/a 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45), 4 x 1/10G SFP+ uplink 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks
    Switching Capacity 480 Gbps (full duplex) Up to 960 Gbps 176 Gbps 176 Gbps (non-Multigigabit model)
    Forwarding Rate 720 Mpps Up to 720 Mpps 132 Mpps 104.16 Mpps
    PoE Budget n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Stacking Capability Stackable n/a n/a StackWise-160 (up to 9 units)

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    C9500-NM-2Q Cisco 40GE Network Module for Catalyst 9500 switches, expands 40G uplink capability
    C9500-PWR-950WAC Cisco 950W AC power supply for Catalyst 9500, provides high-performance redundant power
    C9500-FAN Cisco Catalyst 9500 series hot-swappable fan unit, ensures optimal cooling and reliability

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    Specification

    Cisco C9500-40X-2Q-E Specification

    Model
    C9500-40X-2Q-E
    Brand
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    Device Type
    Switch - 40 ports - L3 - managed - stackable - with Cisco 40GE Network Module (C9500-NM-2Q)
    Enclosure Type
    Rack-mountable 1U
    Subtype
    10 Gigabit Ethernet
    Ports
    40 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ + 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+
    Switching Capacity
    480 Gbps (full duplex)
    Forwarding Rate
    720 Mpps
    Routing Capability
    Indirect IPv4 routes: 64,000; Host IPv4 routes: 32,000; Indirect IPv6 routes: 32,000; Host IPv6 routes: 16,000; Multicast: 48,000
    ACL Scale
    QoS: 18,000; Security: 18,000
    Flow Entries (FNF)
    512,000
    VLAN Capacity
    4,000 VLAN IDs; 4,000 SVIs
    MAC Address Table Size
    64K entries
    Jumbo Frame Support
    9198 bytes
    Routing Protocols
    OSPF, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, Policy-based Routing (PBR), RIPng
    Remote Management Protocols
    SNMP 1/2c/3, RMON 1/2, NETCONF, RESTCONF
    Encryption
    256-bit AES
    Security & Network Features
    NAT support, IPv6 support, SSO, WRED, STP, MSTP, MLD snooping, Rapid PVST+, RSPAN, MIB, FNF, 802.1x authentication, MACsec, CoPP, VLAN Double Tagging (Q-in-Q), Private VLAN, ZTP, CoAP, secure boot, SPAN, FHS
    Compliant Standards
    IEEE 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ae, 802.1s, 802.1ae, 802.3ba
    Processor
    1 x 2.4 GHz
    RAM
    16 GB
    Flash Memory
    16 GB
    Built-in Devices
    RFID tag
    Status Indicators
    Status
    Interfaces
    40 x 10GBase-X SFP+; 2 x 40Gbit LAN QSFP+
    Expansion Slots
    1 (total) / 0 (free) x expansion slot
    Power Device
    Internal power supply - hot-plug
    Installed Power Supplies
    2
    Max Supported Power Supplies
    2
    Power Redundancy
    Optional; 1+1 Scheme
    Power Provided
    950 W
    Voltage Required
    AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
    Airflow Direction
    Front-to-rear
    MTBF
    180,640 hours
    Safety & Emission Standards
    CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, GB 4943, VCCI Class A, KN24, KN22 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22:2004 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, KN 61000-4, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
    Software Included
    Cisco IOS Universal, Cisco ONE Essentials High Term (includes term licenses for DNA Essentials, 25 ISE Base Endpoints; requires separate purchase of ISE Appliance or ISE VM)
    Dimensions (W x D x H)
    17.5 in x 21.5 in x 1.7 in
    Min Operating Temperature
    32 °F
    Max Operating Temperature
    104 °F
    Operating Humidity Range
    5% - 90% (non-condensing)
    Min Storage Temperature
    -4 °F
    Max Storage Temperature
    149 °F
    Storage Humidity Range
    5% - 95% (non-condensing)

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    What accessories are available for C9500-40X-2Q-E?

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    It provides superior port density and throughput, making it a competitive choice against similar switches.

    What is included in the C9500-40X-2Q-E bundle?

    The bundle includes the switch, Network Essentials licensing, and initial cables for immediate deployment.

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