C9K-F2-SSD-480GB – 480GB SATA SSD – Catalyst 9600 Supervisor Storage
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C9K-F2-SSD-480GB Description
C9K-F2-SSD-480GB is a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD storage module for the supervisor M.2 SATA slot, used as local disk media for Catalyst 9600 application hosting and file-storage operations. Cisco lists the SKU as Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD Storage alongside the 240GB and 960GB SSD options, and Cisco documentation confirms that Catalyst 9600 supervisors use a 22 x 88 mm M2 SATA flash card with 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB capacity choices. The M2 SATA storage supports EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4 file systems, is accessed as disk0: in IOS XE, and includes S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring when the SATA device is detected.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9K-F2-SSD-480GB |
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Product type |
SATA SSD module for the supervisor |
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Storage capacity |
480GB |
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Storage role |
Catalyst 9600 supervisor storage |
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SSD module format |
M.2 SATA SSD module |
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M.2 SATA size family |
240GB, 480GB, and 960GB configurations |
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Application hosting media |
Catalyst 9600 supports only M.2 SATA modules for application hosting |
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Adjacent Cisco SSD capacities |
C9K-F2-SSD-240GB and C9K-F2-SSD-960GB |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD Storage |
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Cisco IOS XE introductory release |
Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.11.1 |
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Installation context |
Installed and removed through the Catalyst 9600 supervisor engine procedure |
Application Scenarios
C9K-F2-SSD-480GB fits a Catalyst 9600 bill of materials when the design needs the Cisco-listed 480GB supervisor SSD line instead of the 240GB or 960GB capacity options.
Choose this module when the Catalyst 9600 application-hosting design requires M.2 SATA media. Cisco documents Catalyst 9600 application hosting around M.2 SATA modules and states that front-panel USB is not supported for that role.
This SKU belongs in maintenance planning where the team needs the 480GB F2 SSD module and has scheduled the power, ESD, supervisor removal, and reinstallation steps required by Cisco’s handling procedure.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9K-F2-SSD-480GB | ||
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Product type |
SATA SSD module for the supervisor |
SATA SSD module for the supervisor |
SATA SSD module for the supervisor |
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Storage capacity |
480GB |
240GB |
960GB |
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Capacity position |
Mid Cisco-listed C9K-F2 SSD capacity |
Smallest Cisco-listed C9K-F2 SSD capacity |
Largest Cisco-listed C9K-F2 SSD capacity |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD Storage |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 240GB SSD Storage |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 960GB SSD Storage |
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Cisco IOS XE introductory release |
Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.11.1 |
Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.11.1 |
Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.11.1 |
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Supervisor role |
Catalyst 9600 supervisor storage |
Catalyst 9600 supervisor storage |
Catalyst 9600 supervisor storage |
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M.2 SATA storage family |
240GB, 480GB, and 960GB configurations |
240GB, 480GB, and 960GB configurations |
240GB, 480GB, and 960GB configurations |
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Application-hosting media family |
M.2 SATA module |
M.2 SATA module |
M.2 SATA module |
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Ordering table group |
Catalyst 9600 SSD storage options |
Catalyst 9600 SSD storage options |
Catalyst 9600 SSD storage options |
- In a C9K-F2-SSD-480GB vs C9K-F2-SSD-240GB comparison, the confirmed difference is 480GB versus 240GB storage capacity in the same Catalyst 9600 supervisor SSD group.
- The C9K-F2-SSD-480GB vs C9K-F2-SSD-960GB comparison is a capacity choice between the middle and largest Cisco-listed C9K-F2 SSD options.
- The C9K-F2-SSD-480GB difference from both adjacent SKUs is not software licensing, power, airflow, or line-card capability; it is the selected supervisor SSD capacity.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, keep the platform and module role fixed, then match the order line line to the required 240GB, 480GB, or 960GB storage size.
Selection Guide
1. Match it to a 480GB storage requirement
Select C9K-F2-SSD-480GB when the bill of materials calls for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD Storage.
2. Keep the part in the supervisor-storage category
Treat this SKU as a Catalyst 9600 supervisor SSD module, not as a chassis, Ethernet line card, optic, power supply, or software license.
3. Compare the adjacent capacities first
Move down to C9K-F2-SSD-240GB only for the smaller confirmed capacity, or move up to C9K-F2-SSD-960GB when the same supervisor storage role needs the largest Cisco-listed C9K-F2 option.
4. Confirm the operating and service plan
Verify the IOS XE release train, application-hosting storage plan, supervisor access, and ESD-safe service process before scheduling installation or replacement.
Ordering Checklist
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Procurement Checkpoint |
Required Verification |
Ordering Risk Controlled |
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Capacity target |
Confirm the project needs 480GB supervisor-local storage |
Keeps the SSD selection tied to the intended Catalyst 9600 storage size |
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Module category |
Record it as a SATA SSD module for the Catalyst 9600 supervisor |
Prevents confusion with chassis hardware, Ethernet modules, optics, power supplies, or licenses |
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Release review |
Check Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.11.1 as the listed introductory release |
Gives engineering a release reference before the deployment plan is approved |
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Hosting media fit |
Align the application-hosting plan with M.2 SATA module media |
Avoids designing around front-panel USB for Catalyst 9600 application hosting |
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Service preparation |
Plan powered-down handling, ESD protection, supervisor removal, and screw fastening |
Reduces field risk during M.2 SATA installation or replacement |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9K-F2-SSD-480GB | Product type | SATA SSD module for the supervisor |
| Storage capacity | 480GB | SSD module format | M.2 SATA SSD module |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD Storage | Adjacent Cisco SSD capacities | C9K-F2-SSD-240GB and C9K-F2-SSD-960GB |
| Cisco IOS XE introductory release | Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.11.1 | M.2 SATA file system support | EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4 |
| Application hosting media | Catalyst 9600 supports only M.2 SATA modules for application hosting | S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring | Supported through Cisco IOS XE CLI health monitoring |
| Supervisor handling | SSD module installation and removal are documented in the Catalyst 9600 supervisor engine procedure | Ordering table group | Catalyst 9600 SSD storage options |
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