C9500-40X-2Q-A – 40x10G SFP/SFP+ Ports – 2x40G QSFP+ Module
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C9500-40X-2Q-A Description
C9500-40X-2Q-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series fixed core and aggregation switch bundle for campus distribution or aggregation designs that need dense 10G fiber switching with 40G QSFP uplinks. The SKU combines the C9500-40X base switch, forty 10G Ethernet SFP+ ports, a 2-port 40G Ethernet QSFP network module on uplink ports, Network Advantage licensing, Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a minimum software support, and published C9500-40X performance figures of up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
C9500-40X-2Q-A |
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Product type |
Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
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Base PID |
C9500-40X |
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Bundled network module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
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Base switch ports |
40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ |
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Network module ports |
2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ |
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ASIC |
Cisco UADP 2.0 |
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Switching capacity |
Up to 960 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 720 Mpps |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Product Performance
Key Features
C9500-40X-2Q-A ties the C9500-40X hardware, the C9500-NM-2Q uplink module, and Network Advantage licensing to one orderable PID.
The base switch provides forty 10G SFP/SFP+ ports, which keeps the platform focused on fiber aggregation rather than copper access switching.
The included C9500-NM-2Q module is the key hardware difference from the C9500-48X bundle, which uses an 8-port 10G SFP/SFP+ network module instead.
Cisco performance documentation places the C9500-40X in the UADP 2.0 Catalyst 9500 group, with published switching and forwarding values.
The C9500-40X chassis has two power supply slots, and Cisco documentation lists both 950W AC and 950W DC power supply options for the platform.
Cisco lists FAN-T4-R support for the C9500-40X family, with up to five field-replaceable fans for service planning.
Application Scenarios
C9500-40X-2Q-A is a fit when the distribution or aggregation layer needs forty 10G fiber ports and the upstream design is already based on 40G QSFP+ links.
Select this PID when the bill of materials must align the C9500-40X hardware and 2Q module with the Network Advantage tier instead of the Essentials bundle.
This SKU is the cleaner match when 40G uplink ports are more important than adding eight extra 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports through a C9500-NM-8X bundle.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-40X-2Q-A | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Form factor |
Fixed 1 RU switch bundle |
Fixed 1 RU switch bundle |
Fixed 1 RU switch bundle |
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Base PID |
C9500-40X |
C9500-40X |
C9500-40X |
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Base switch ports |
40 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
40 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
40 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
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Bundled network module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
C9500-NM-2Q |
C9500-NM-8X |
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Network module port type |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
8 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
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Bundled 40G module ports |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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Total 10G SFP/SFP+ ports |
40 |
40 |
48 |
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ASIC |
UADP 2.0 |
UADP 2.0 |
UADP 2.0 |
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Switching capacity |
Up to 960 Gbps |
Up to 960 Gbps |
Up to 960 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 720 Mpps |
Up to 720 Mpps |
Up to 720 Mpps |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
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Power supply slots |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Fan modules |
FAN-T4-R, up to 5 fans |
FAN-T4-R, up to 5 fans |
FAN-T4-R, up to 5 fans |
- In a C9500-40X-2Q-A vs C9500-40X-2Q-E comparison, the hardware and 2Q module stay aligned while the license tier changes from Network Advantage to Network Essentials.
- The C9500-40X-2Q-A difference from C9500-48X-A is the bundled network module: C9500-NM-2Q adds two 40G QSFP+ ports, while C9500-NM-8X adds eight 10G SFP/SFP+ ports.
- For buyers comparing C9500-40X-2Q-A vs C9500-48X-A, the model to choose depends on whether the design needs 40G uplinks or a larger 10G SFP/SFP+ port count.
Selection Guide
1. Match it to 40G uplink designs
Choose C9500-40X-2Q-A when the network design calls for forty 10G SFP/SFP+ base ports and two 40G QSFP+ module ports in the same bundle.
2. Keep the Advantage tier intentional
Keep C9500-40X-2Q-A on the order when the project requires Network Advantage and the matching Cisco DNA Advantage subscription term.
3. Move to the Essentials bundle when software scope is lower
Select C9500-40X-2Q-E instead when the same C9500-40X hardware and 2Q module are correct but the approved license tier is Network Essentials.
4. Compare C9500-48X when 10G expansion matters more
Review C9500-48X-A if the design prefers eight additional 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports over two 40G QSFP+ module ports.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact PID |
Confirm C9500-40X-2Q-A rather than C9500-40X-2Q-E |
The suffix sets Network Advantage instead of Network Essentials |
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Bundled module |
Confirm the required module is C9500-NM-2Q |
This bundle includes two 40G QSFP+ module ports |
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License term |
Select a Cisco DNA Advantage term for the order |
Cisco ordering guidance requires the subscription to align with the hardware tier |
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Optics plan |
Validate SFP/SFP+ and QSFP+ optics against Cisco compatibility documentation |
Unsupported optics can change the usable BOM even when the switch SKU is correct |
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Power design |
Choose AC or DC supplies and decide whether a second PSU is required |
The C9500-40X chassis has two power supply slots |
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Rack fit |
Verify 1 RU space and 21.5 in. chassis depth |
Cabinet clearance and cable routing should be checked before installation |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 |
950W AC Config 4 redundant power supply with front-to-back cooling |
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FAN-T4-R |
Catalyst 9500 Type 4 front-to-back cooling fan for C9500-40X |
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C9500-ACC-KIT-19I= |
19-inch rack mount accessory kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | C9500-40X-2Q-A | Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| Product type | Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle | Network license | Network Advantage |
| License tier alignment | Cisco DNA Advantage | Base PID | C9500-40X |
| Bundled network module | C9500-NM-2Q | Port configuration | 40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports and 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ module ports |
| ASIC | Cisco UADP 2.0 | Switching capacity | Up to 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 720 Mpps | DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB | Power supply slots | 2 |
| Power supply options | PWR-C4-950WAC-R and PWR-C4-950WDC-R | Fan support | FAN-T4-R, up to 5 fans |
| Rack units | 1 RU | Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.5 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 56.7 cm) |
| Weight | 25.75 lbs (11.68 kg) with 2 power supplies and built-in fan | Acoustic noise | No greater than 68.3 LwAd dB |
| Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
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