C9500-NM-8X – 8x10GE SFP/SFP+ Ports – Network Module – Catalyst 9500
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C9500-NM-8X Description
C9500-NM-8X is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series network module used to add eight 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ uplink ports to supported Catalyst 9500 fixed-core switches. It fits the C9500-16X and C9500-40X base PIDs, uses standard SFP/SFP+ module ports for fiber or transceiver-based uplink BOMs, is listed by Cisco as the Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE network module, and can be installed as a hot-swappable uplink module for expansion or field replacement in compatible Catalyst 9500 deployments.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9500-NM-8X |
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Product type |
Network module |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE Network Module |
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Network module description |
8-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with SFP/SFP+ |
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Port count |
8 |
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Port speed |
1/10 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Port type |
SFP/SFP+ module ports |
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Supported base PIDs |
C9500-16X and C9500-40X |
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Supported media |
Standard SFP modules |
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Release note context |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.x release notes list the module under supported hardware |
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Spare SKU |
C9500-NM-8X= |
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Serviceability |
Hot-swappable network module |
Application Scenarios
C9500-NM-8X fits Catalyst 9500 aggregation builds where a C9500-16X or C9500-40X base switch must add eight modular 10G SFP/SFP+ uplink ports without moving to a QSFP-based module.
Use this module when the uplink plan is based on standard SFP modules and the switch PID is one of the Cisco-listed base models. Designs based on C9500-24Y4C, C9500-48Y4C, C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, or Catalyst 9500X should not borrow this module assumption.
C9500-NM-8X can be planned as the installed module while C9500-NM-8X= is the Cisco-listed spare form. During maintenance, the module bay should be covered by a supported network module or blank module.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-NM-8X |
NM-C4-10G-BLANK | |
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Product type |
Network module |
Network module |
Blank network module |
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Module function |
10G SFP/SFP+ uplink module |
40G QSFP+ uplink module |
Blank filler for unused uplink bay |
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Port count |
8 |
2 |
No data ports |
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Port speed |
1/10 Gigabit Ethernet |
40 Gigabit Ethernet |
No Ethernet ports |
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Port or slot type |
SFP/SFP+ module ports |
QSFP+ module ports |
Blank module faceplate |
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Supported base PIDs |
C9500-16X and C9500-40X |
C9500-16X and C9500-40X |
C9500-16X and C9500-40X uplink bay use |
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Supported media |
Standard SFP modules |
Standard QSFP modules |
No pluggable media |
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Ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE Network Module |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module |
Blank network module |
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Spare PID |
C9500-NM-8X= |
C9500-NM-2Q= |
NM-C4-10G-BLANK |
- In a C9500-NM-8X vs C9500-NM-2Q comparison, the main difference is port form: C9500-NM-8X provides eight SFP/SFP+ module ports while C9500-NM-2Q provides two QSFP+ module ports.
- The C9500-NM-8X difference from C9500-NM-2Q matters when the bill of materials is built around individual 1/10G SFP uplinks rather than 40G QSFP uplinks.
- For C9500-NM-8X comparison work, NM-C4-10G-BLANK is not an uplink module; Cisco documents it as the blank module for a Catalyst 9500 uplink bay without data ports.
Selection Guide
1. Choose C9500-NM-8X for eight SFP/SFP+ module ports
Select this SKU when the target switch is C9500-16X or C9500-40X and the uplink requirement calls for eight modular 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports.
2. Use C9500-NM-2Q for a QSFP+ uplink plan
Choose the alternative C9500-NM-2Q only when the documented requirement is two 40G QSFP+ module ports instead of eight SFP/SFP+ ports.
3. Keep high-performance Catalyst 9500 models out of scope
Do not assign this module to C9500-24Y4C, C9500-48Y4C, C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, or Catalyst 9500X designs because Cisco lists the module matrix differently for those models.
4. Separate installed-module and spare-part purchasing
Use C9500-NM-8X for the normal module line and C9500-NM-8X= only when the procurement request is specifically for the Cisco-listed spare form.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
C9500-NM-8X |
Confirms the order is for the 8 x 10GE module rather than the 2 x 40GE module |
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Base switch PID |
C9500-16X or C9500-40X |
Cisco lists these switch models as the supported base platforms for this module |
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Interface requirement |
Eight 1/10G SFP/SFP+ module ports |
Matches the module to SFP-based uplink density planning |
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Module bay handling |
Network module or blank module installed |
Cisco states the switch should operate with a network module or blank module in the bay |
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Spare requirement |
C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-8X= |
Separates the normal module PID from the Cisco-listed spare PID |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9500-NM-8X | Product type | Network module |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE Network Module | Network module description | 8-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with SFP/SFP+ |
| Port count | 8 | Port speed | 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Port type | SFP/SFP+ module ports | Supported base PIDs | C9500-16X and C9500-40X |
| Supported media | Standard SFP modules | Release note context | Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.x supported hardware listing |
| Serviceability | Hot-swappable network module | Spare Part Number | C9500-NM-8X= |
| Blank module alternative | NM-C4-10G-BLANK for unused uplink bay airflow |
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Questions & Answers
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What role does C9500-NM-8X fill on Catalyst 9500 switches?
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