C9500-48X-A – 48x10G SFP+ Ports – 8x10G Module Bundle
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C9500-48X-A Description
C9500-48X-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series fixed core and aggregation switch bundle for campus core, distribution, and high-density 10G aggregation roles. The SKU combines a C9500-40X 40-port 10G SFP/SFP+ base switch with an 8 x 10GE network module, uses the Network Advantage license level with the Cisco DNA Advantage software tier, and is listed by Cisco with up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding performance.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
C9500-48X-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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Required software subscription tier |
Cisco DNA Advantage or same-tier Catalyst Software Subscription |
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Base PID |
C9500-40X |
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Bundled network module |
C9500-NM-8X |
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Base switch ports |
40 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
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Network module ports |
8 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
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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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Power supply slots |
2 |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Product Performance
Key Features
C9500-48X-A ties the C9500-40X base switch and C9500-NM-8X module to a single orderable Catalyst 9500 bundled PID.
The C9500-NM-8X module adds eight 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports, which keeps the expansion plan on SFP/SFP+ optics instead of QSFP+ uplinks.
The -A suffix is Cisco’s Network Advantage variant, so the software subscription selection should stay aligned with the Advantage tier during ordering.
Cisco documentation supports C9500-NM-8X on the C9500-40X base model, which is the base PID behind the C9500-48X bundle.
The C9500-40X platform has two power supply slots, and Cisco ordering material lists a 950W AC or 950W DC supply class for the C9500-48X bundle.
Cisco installation guidance lists FAN-T4-R support for C9500-40X, giving service teams a documented fan family for spare planning.
Application Scenarios
C9500-48X-A fits distribution blocks where the approved handoff remains 10G SFP/SFP+ and the BOM needs more 10G interfaces than the base C9500-40X count.
This bundle is a practical match when procurement wants the C9500-NM-8X expansion included in the switch SKU instead of handled as a separate module line.
Keep this SKU in view when the site standard requires Network Advantage and the port plan calls for 48 total 10G SFP/SFP+ interfaces rather than two bundled 40G QSFP+ ports.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-48X-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 Port Count |
40 |
40 |
40 |
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Base Interface Type |
10G SFP/SFP+ |
10G SFP/SFP+ |
10G SFP/SFP+ |
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Network module |
C9500-NM-8X |
C9500-NM-8X |
C9500-NM-2Q |
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Network Module Port Type |
8 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
8 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
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Total 10G SFP/SFP+ Port Count |
48 |
48 |
40 |
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Bundled 40G QSFP+ Module Ports |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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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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Power supply slots |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Fan modules |
FAN-T4-R, maximum 5 fans |
FAN-T4-R, maximum 5 fans |
FAN-T4-R, maximum 5 fans |
- C9500-48X-A and C9500-48X-E share the same 48-port 10G SFP/SFP+ hardware profile; the main buying difference is the Advantage or Essentials license tier.
- C9500-48X-A and C9500-40X-2Q-A both use the C9500-40X base platform, but the bundled module choice changes the interface plan from eight extra 10G SFP/SFP+ ports to two 40G QSFP+ ports.
- If the project is driven by 10G fiber density, C9500-48X-A is the closer hardware match; if upstream links are already specified as 40G QSFP+, compare the 2Q bundle before selecting.
Selection Guide
1. Match the order to a 10G expansion plan
Choose C9500-48X-A when the design requires the C9500-40X base plus eight C9500-NM-8X 10G module ports in the same orderable bundle.
2. Keep the -A suffix tied to Advantage
Use the -A PID only when the required network license tier is Network Advantage and the software subscription tier will be selected to match.
3. Check C9500-48X-E for Essentials projects
Review C9500-48X-E when the same C9500-48X hardware bundle is correct but the approved license tier is Network Essentials.
4. Move to the 2Q bundle for QSFP+ uplinks
Compare C9500-40X-2Q-A when the design needs two 40G QSFP+ module ports instead of eight added 10G SFP/SFP+ ports.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact PID |
Confirm C9500-48X-A rather than C9500-48X-E |
The suffix separates Network Advantage from Network Essentials |
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Bundle module |
Confirm C9500-NM-8X is the required expansion module |
The C9500-48X bundle uses eight 1/10G SFP/SFP+ module ports |
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Alternate module path |
Compare C9500-40X-2Q-A when QSFP+ uplinks are required |
The 2Q bundle changes the module plan from 10G SFP/SFP+ to 40G QSFP+ |
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Software subscription |
Select an Advantage-tier Cisco DNA or Catalyst Software Subscription term |
Cisco ordering guidance requires a same-tier subscription at purchase |
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Power design |
Confirm AC or DC 950W supply class and redundancy need |
The platform supports two power supply slots |
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Optics check |
Validate 10G SFP/SFP+ modules in Cisco compatibility documentation |
The switch PID does not automatically approve every optic in the BOM |
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Rack fit |
Confirm 1 RU space and 21.5 in. chassis depth |
The C9500-40X hardware depth must fit the cabinet plan |
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 | C9500-48X-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-8X | Port Configuration | 40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports and 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ module ports |
| Total 10G ports | 48 | 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 | 950W AC or 950W DC, one installed with a maximum of two |
| Fan Support | FAN-T4-R, maximum 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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