C9K-F1-SSD-960G – 960GB SATA SSD – Catalyst 9500 High Performance – FRU
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C9K-F1-SSD-960G Description
C9K-F1-SSD-960G is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series High Performance pluggable SATA SSD module used to add local disk0: storage to supported Catalyst 9500 switch platforms. It identifies the 960GB member of Cisco's C9K-F1 SSD family, with the same accessory line also listing 240GB and 480GB capacities, and it supports storage use cases such as application hosting, packet captures, trace logs, and file operations on the switch. Cisco documentation ties the M2 SATA SSD role to Catalyst 9500 Series High Performance switches, shows the C9K-F1-SSD-960G PID in disk0: output, and documents EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4 support with EXT4 as the default file system format.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9K-F1-SSD-960G |
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Product type |
Pluggable SATA SSD module |
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Storage capacity |
960GB |
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Module role |
Field-replaceable SSD storage |
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Supported capacity group |
240GB, 480GB, and 960GB C9K-F1 SSD modules |
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Supported C9500 models |
C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, and C9500-24Y4C |
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Non-supported C9500 model in matrix |
C9500-16X |
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Primary storage use |
Application hosting, packet captures, and trace logs |
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File system mount |
disk0: |
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Supported file systems |
EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4 with EXT4 default |
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Service removal support |
Hot-swap button and safe-removal process |
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Health monitoring |
S.M.A.R.T monitoring when the SATA device is detected |
Application Scenarios
C9K-F1-SSD-960G fits Catalyst 9500 High Performance projects that need the largest Cisco-listed C9K-F1 SATA SSD capacity while staying within the same supported switch-model matrix as the 240GB and 480GB options.
The SSD provides disk0: storage for application hosting, packet-capture output, trace logs, file copy tasks, and other IOS XE storage operations that should remain on the switch.
When an installed C9K-F1 SSD is being replaced or a spare is being staged, keeping the 960GB part number explicit prevents an unintended downgrade to a smaller capacity or a mismatch with the Catalyst 9500X storage family.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9K-F1-SSD-960G | ||
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Product type |
Pluggable SATA SSD module |
Pluggable SATA SSD module |
Pluggable SATA SSD module |
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Storage capacity |
960GB |
480GB |
240GB |
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Capacity position |
Largest C9K-F1 SSD capacity |
Mid C9K-F1 SSD capacity |
Smallest C9K-F1 SSD capacity |
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Supported C9500 models |
C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, C9500-24Y4C |
C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, C9500-24Y4C |
C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, C9500-24Y4C |
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C9500-16X matrix result |
Not supported |
Not supported |
Not supported |
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Storage use |
Application hosting, packet captures, trace logs |
Application hosting, packet captures, trace logs |
Application hosting, packet captures, trace logs |
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File system mount |
disk0: |
disk0: |
disk0: |
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Default file system |
EXT4 |
EXT4 |
EXT4 |
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Supported file systems |
EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 |
EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 |
EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 |
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Service role |
Field-replaceable SATA module |
Field-replaceable SATA module |
Field-replaceable SATA module |
- In a C9K-F1-SSD-960G vs C9K-F1-SSD-480G comparison, the confirmed difference is storage capacity: 960GB for the current SKU and 480GB for the adjacent C9K-F1 option.
- In a C9K-F1-SSD-960G vs C9K-F1-SSD-240G comparison, the choice is a 960GB versus 240GB disk0: capacity decision inside the same Cisco-listed C9K-F1 SSD group.
- The C9K-F1-SSD-960G difference from both smaller models is capacity, while the supported Catalyst 9500 High Performance model list and field-replaceable SATA module role remain the same.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, keep the capacity target separate from switch ports, software licensing, and Catalyst 9500X C9K-F3 storage checks.
Selection Guide
1. Lock the BOM to 960GB storage
Approve C9K-F1-SSD-960G when the storage requirement specifically calls for the 960GB member of the Cisco-listed C9K-F1 SATA SSD group.
2. Treat platform fit as the first gate
Validate the target switch against the C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, and C9500-24Y4C entries before the quote is released. C9500-16X and Catalyst 9500X storage checks should follow different paths.
3. Keep storage sizing separate from network function
Use C9K-F1-SSD-480G or C9K-F1-SSD-240G only when the same accessory role needs less disk0: capacity. These SSD choices do not decide port count, software entitlement, or switching scale.
4. Prepare the disk0: service runbook
Inventory files on disk0:, decide what must be copied or formatted, and account for the documented hot-swap button workflow before a technician removes the SATA device.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact part number |
C9K-F1-SSD-960G |
Prevents substitution with the 240GB or 480GB C9K-F1 SSD module |
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Eligible switch models |
C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, and C9500-24Y4C |
Keeps the SSD within Cisco’s Catalyst 9500 High Performance support matrix |
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Excluded model check |
Do not assign this SSD to C9500-16X |
Cisco’s accessory matrix does not list C9K-F1 SSD support for that model |
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Catalyst 9500X family check |
Use C9K-F3 SSD storage for Catalyst 9500X BOM checks |
Avoids mixing F1 and F3 SSD storage lines |
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Capacity approval |
960GB selected instead of 480GB or 240GB |
Aligns local storage with application-hosting and operations-file requirements |
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disk0: data handling |
Copy, delete, or format plan before maintenance |
Reduces service risk when files already exist on the SATA device |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9K-F1-SSD-960G | Product type | Pluggable SATA SSD module |
| Storage capacity | 960GB | Capacity family | 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB C9K-F1 SSD modules |
| Supported C9500 models | C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, C9500-24Y4C | C9500-16X matrix result | Not supported |
| Primary storage role | Application hosting, packet captures, and trace logs | Module service role | Field-replaceable SATA module with hot-swap removal button |
| File system mount | disk0: | Default file system format | EXT4 |
| Supported file systems | EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4 | IOS XE file operations | Read, write, delete, format, and copy |
| Health monitoring | S.M.A.R.T monitoring when SATA is detected | M2 SATA limitations | Non-EXT file systems, ROMMON boot, and SATA firmware upgrade are not supported |
| Catalyst 9500X storage note | Cisco lists C9K-F3 SSD storage for Catalyst 9500X models | M2 SATA feature introduction | Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 for supported Catalyst 9500 High Performance models |
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