C9K-F3-SSD-480GB – 480GB SSD – Catalyst 9500X – FRU Module
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C9K-F3-SSD-480GB Description
C9K-F3-SSD-480GB is a Cisco Catalyst 9500X pluggable SSD module that adds 480GB of local storage for Catalyst 9500X switches, supporting application-hosting and operational file-storage use cases on the switch. Cisco documentation identifies the C9K-F3 SSD options as Catalyst 9500X-only storage modules, lists the spare ordering PID as C9K-F3-SSD-480GB=, and describes the SATA SSD as a field-replaceable unit installed in the rear USB 3.0 SSD module slot; the module is not hot-swappable, so the switch must be powered off before removal or installation.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9K-F3-SSD-480GB |
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Product type |
Pluggable SSD module |
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Storage capacity |
480GB |
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Compatible platform |
Catalyst 9500X only |
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SSD family |
C9K-F3 SSD storage |
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Adjacent Cisco SSD capacities |
C9K-F3-SSD-240GB and C9K-F3-SSD-960GB |
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Cisco hardware guide spare PID |
C9K-F3-SSD-480GB= |
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Field-replaceable role |
SSD module FRU |
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Hot-swap support |
Not supported |
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Required service state |
Switch powered off before removal or installation |
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Installation location |
Rear-panel SSD module position |
Application Scenarios
Use C9K-F3-SSD-480GB when the bill of materials requires Cisco-listed 480GB SSD storage for a Catalyst 9500X switch rather than the smaller 240GB or larger 960GB C9K-F3 capacity.
The SSD capacity can support Catalyst 9500X storage planning for application hosting and operational files such as packet captures or trace logs when the switch design includes local SSD media.
This SKU belongs in replacement planning where the installed Catalyst 9500X SSD must be serviced during a powered-off window, because Cisco documents the 9500X SSD module as field-replaceable but not hot-swappable.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9K-F3-SSD-480GB | ||
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Product type |
Pluggable SSD module |
Pluggable SSD module |
Pluggable SSD module |
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Storage capacity |
480GB |
240GB |
960GB |
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Capacity position |
Mid C9K-F3 SSD capacity |
Smallest C9K-F3 SSD capacity |
Largest C9K-F3 SSD capacity |
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Compatible platform |
Catalyst 9500X only |
Catalyst 9500X only |
Catalyst 9500X only |
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Cisco hardware guide spare PID |
C9K-F3-SSD-480GB= |
C9K-F3-SSD-240GB= |
C9K-F3-SSD-960GB= |
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Cisco listed description |
Pluggable SSD storage at 480GB capacity |
Pluggable SSD storage at 240GB capacity |
Pluggable SSD storage at 960GB capacity |
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Field-replaceable role |
SSD module FRU |
SSD module FRU |
SSD module FRU |
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Hot-swap support |
Not supported |
Not supported |
Not supported |
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Required service state |
Switch powered off |
Switch powered off |
Switch powered off |
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Installation location |
Rear-panel SSD module position |
Rear-panel SSD module position |
Rear-panel SSD module position |
- In a C9K-F3-SSD-480GB vs C9K-F3-SSD-240GB comparison, the table-confirmed difference is 480GB versus 240GB capacity in the same Catalyst 9500X SSD family.
- The C9K-F3-SSD-480GB vs C9K-F3-SSD-960GB comparison is a mid-capacity versus largest-capacity choice; platform scope, FRU role, and powered-off handling remain the same.
- The C9K-F3-SSD-480GB difference from both adjacent SKUs is storage size, so buyers deciding which model to choose should keep the Catalyst 9500X requirement fixed and match only the required capacity.
Selection Guide
1. Use it for the 480GB C9K-F3 line item
Select C9K-F3-SSD-480GB when the project needs the middle Cisco-listed SSD capacity for Catalyst 9500X local storage.
2. Do not cross it into non-9500X storage planning
Keep this part in the Catalyst 9500X C9K-F3 family. A Catalyst 9500 High Performance storage quote should be checked separately against the C9K-F1 SSD family.
3. Choose adjacent capacities only for a real storage-size change
Move down to C9K-F3-SSD-240GB when 240GB is enough, or move up to C9K-F3-SSD-960GB when the same Catalyst 9500X SSD role needs the largest listed capacity.
4. Align the order with maintenance handling
Schedule the SSD installation or replacement around a powered-off service window and keep the spare-style PID visible for field-service matching.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Platform family |
Catalyst 9500X only |
Prevents a C9K-F3 SSD from being used in a non-9500X Catalyst 9500 build |
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Capacity target |
480GB |
Distinguishes this part from the 240GB and 960GB C9K-F3 SSD choices |
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Spare reference |
C9K-F3-SSD-480GB= |
Matches Cisco hardware-service documentation for the replaceable SSD module |
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Service window |
Switch powered off before removal or installation |
Follows Cisco’s non-hot-swap handling rule for the 9500X SSD |
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Module position |
Rear-panel SSD module position |
Separates the SSD line from optics, power supplies, fan modules, and licenses |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9K-F3-SSD-480GB | Product type | Pluggable SSD module |
| Storage capacity | 480GB | Compatible platform | Catalyst 9500X only |
| SSD family | C9K-F3 SSD storage | Adjacent Cisco capacities | 240GB and 960GB C9K-F3 SSD modules |
| Cisco hardware guide spare PID | C9K-F3-SSD-480GB= | Cisco listed description | Pluggable SSD storage at 480GB capacity |
| Field-replaceable status | SSD module FRU | Hot-swap support | Not supported |
| Required service state | Switch powered off before removal or installation | Installation location | Rear-panel SSD module position |
| Storage usage context | Application hosting and operational file storage on Catalyst 9500X platforms | Supported capacity group | 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB C9K-F3 SSD options |
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Questions & Answers
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What role does C9K-F3-SSD-480GB play?
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Can C9K-F3-SSD-480GB store packet captures and trace logs?
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Does replacing C9K-F3-SSD-480GB require switch downtime?
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How do C9K-F3-SSD-480GB and C9K-F3-SSD-960GB compare?
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