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C9500-40X-2Q-A Overview
C9500-40X-2Q-A is Catalyst 9500 40 x 10G, 2 x 40G Bundle, Network Advantage. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are the next generation of enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switches, supporting full programmability and serviceability. Based on an x86 CPU, the Catalyst 9500 Series is Cisco’s lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry’s first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
| Product Code | C9500-40X-2Q-A |
| Description | 40 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and a 2-Port 40-Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP) network module on uplink ports; and two power supply slots |
| Device Type | Switch – 42 ports – L3 – managed |
| Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable 1U |
| Subtype | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ports | 40 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ + 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP |
| Switching capacity | Up to 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 720 Mpps |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
The Accessories
Table 2 shows the recommended elements for the C9500-40X-2Q-A.
| Category | Model | Description |
| SFP 10G Optics | SFP-10G-SR-S | 10GBASE-SR SFP Module, Enterprise-Class |
| SFP-10G-ZR | Cisco 10GBASE-ZR SFP10G Module for SMF | |
| Network Modules | C9500-NM-2Q | Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module |
| Power Supply | PWR-C4-950WAC-R | 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front to back cooling |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 | 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front to back cooling | |
| Console Cables | CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | CiscoCAB-CONSOLE-RJ45Console Cable 6ft with RJ45 and DB9F |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | CiscoCAB-CONSOLE-USBConsole Cable 6 ft with USB Type A and mini-B |
