C9K-F3-SSD-240GB – 240GB SSD – Catalyst 9500X – FRU Module

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C9K-F3-SSD-240GB Description

The C9K-F3-SSD-240GB is a Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series pluggable SSD module for local storage on Catalyst 9500X switches. The module provides 240GB of SATA SSD capacity, installs in the USB 3.0 SSD module slot and is a field-replaceable unit. The module works only in Catalyst 9500X switches and is not hot-swappable, so the switch must be powered off before the module is installed or removed.

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Product ID

C9K-F3-SSD-240GB

Product type

Pluggable SSD module

SSD storage

240GB

Compatible platform

Catalyst 9500X only

SSD family

C9K-F3 SSD storage

Adjacent Cisco SSD capacities

C9K-F3-SSD-480GB and C9K-F3-SSD-960GB

Field-replaceable role

Available as a field-replaceable SSD module

Hot-swap support

Not supported

Required service state

Switch powered off before removal or installation

Installation slot

USB 3.0 SSD module slot

Application Scenarios

Container Hosting On Catalyst 9500X

A Catalyst 9500X data center aggregation switch that runs containerized applications can keep application images and data on the local SSD. The SATA SSD module is the local storage option for application hosting on this platform.

Local Capture And Log Storage

Operations teams on a Catalyst 9500X can store packet captures and trace logs on the local SSD during troubleshooting. The module is general-purpose storage, so these files sit alongside application data.

Product Comparison

Parameter

C9K-F3-SSD-240GB

C9K-F3-SSD-480GB

C9K-F3-SSD-960GB

SSD storage

240GB

480GB

960GB

Compatible platform

Catalyst 9500X only

Catalyst 9500X only

Catalyst 9500X only

Installation slot

USB 3.0 SSD module slot

USB 3.0 SSD module slot

USB 3.0 SSD module slot

Field-replaceable unit

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hot swap

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

C9K-F3-SSD-240GB is the smallest of the three C9K-F3 SSD modules at 240GB, against 480GB on C9K-F3-SSD-480GB and 960GB on C9K-F3-SSD-960GB; all three are Catalyst 9500X-only, install in the USB 3.0 SSD module slot with the switch powered off, and are not hot-swappable. Because capacity is the only difference, a build that needs more local space for application hosting or operational files moves up to C9K-F3-SSD-480GB, or to C9K-F3-SSD-960GB for the largest listed size. Switches other than Catalyst 9500X models fall outside this SSD family.

Specifications

Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Product ID C9K-F3-SSD-240GB Product type Pluggable SSD module
SSD storage 240GB Compatible platform Catalyst 9500X only
SSD family C9K-F3 SSD storage Adjacent Cisco capacities 480GB and 960GB C9K-F3 SSD modules
Cisco hardware guide spare PID C9K-F3-SSD-240GB= Cisco listed description Pluggable SSD storage at 240GB capacity
Field-replaceable status SSD module FRU Hot-swap support Not supported
Required service state Switch powered off before removal or installation Installation slot USB 3.0 SSD module slot

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Questions & Answers

  • Which spare PID applies to C9K-F3-SSD-240GB?

    The spare PID for C9K-F3-SSD-240GB is C9K-F3-SSD-240GB=. The module is a field-replaceable unit for Catalyst 9500X switches, and it is not hot-swappable. Power the switch off before you remove the failed module and install the spare, then check that the new module is detected.
  • Can C9K-F3-SSD-240GB be installed in a Catalyst 9500 that is not a 9500X?

    No. C9K-F3-SSD-240GB works only in Catalyst 9500X switches, and other Catalyst 9500 models do not take the C9K-F3 SSD series. The module installs in the rear-panel USB 3.0 SSD module slot with the switch powered off, so confirm the switch family before you place the order.
  • Does the switch need to be powered off to change C9K-F3-SSD-240GB?

    Yes. C9K-F3-SSD-240GB is not hot-swappable, so power the Catalyst 9500X switch off before you remove or install the module. The SSD sits in the rear-panel USB 3.0 SSD module slot and is a field-replaceable unit, so no other part of the switch needs to be removed for the change.
  • What is the 240GB SSD in C9K-F3-SSD-240GB used for on a Catalyst 9500X?

    C9K-F3-SSD-240GB gives a Catalyst 9500X 240GB of local SSD storage. Use it for application hosting, packet captures, trace logs and other operational files kept on the switch. The module works only in Catalyst 9500X switches and installs in the rear-panel USB 3.0 SSD module slot.

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