Catalyst 9500 Series 40‑Port 10/25Gb + 2‑Port 40Gb QSFP+ Fixed Core Switch
Product Description
The Cisco C9500‑40X‑2Q‑A is a high‑performance fixed core switch in the Catalyst 9500 Series engineered for enterprise campus core and aggregation layers. It offers 40× 10/25Gb SFP+ ports for flexible high‑speed access and 2× 40Gb QSFP+ ports for uplinks or aggregation interconnects — delivering scalable, secure, and high‑throughput performance.
Managed by Cisco IOS‑XE, this switch combines advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 routing, automation, and security capabilities. Its fixed form factor simplifies deployment while providing robust connectivity for modern enterprise backbone networks. With redundant power and field‑replaceable fans, the C9500‑40X‑2Q‑A ensures high availability and operational continuity in mission‑critical environments.
Model Type
Fixed‑Core Switch — 40× 10/25Gb SFP+ + 2× 40Gb QSFP+ Ports, Layer 3 Catalyst 9500
Category
Networking – Fixed Core / Aggregation Switch
Key Features
40× 10/25Gb SFP+ Programmable Ports — Multi‑rate connectivity for access, distribution, and aggregation layers.
2× 40Gb QSFP+ Uplinks — High‑speed uplink ports for aggregation to core or backbone networks.
Cisco IOS‑XE Managed — Offers advanced Layer 3 routing, segmentation, automation, and telemetry.
Layer 2/Layer 3 Capable — Supports VLANs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and more for flexible network designs.
High Availability — Redundant AC power supplies and hot‑swappable fans support continuous operation.
Security & Encryption — MACsec support for secure Layer 2 traffic segments.
Enterprise‑Grade Performance — Built for campus cores, aggregation layers, and high throughput infrastructures.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9500‑40X‑2Q‑A |
| Series | Catalyst 9500 |
| Downlink Ports | 40× 10/25Gb SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 2× 40Gb QSFP+ |
| Port Types | SFP+ / SFP28 + QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to ~1.2–1.6 Tbps (depends on software) |
| Forwarding Rate | High throughput optimized for campus cores |
| OS | Cisco IOS‑XE |
| Redundant Power | Supported |
| Fans | Hot‑swappable |
| Deployment | Enterprise campus core / aggregation |
Typical Use Cases
Campus Core & Aggregation — High‑density access and uplink aggregation for enterprise networks.
High‑Speed Uplink Fabric — 40Gb QSFP+ uplinks for backbone interconnect and distribution tiers.
Unified Access Infrastructure — 10/25Gb connectivity for multi‑rate server, storage, and application traffic.
Secure Campus Networks — MACsec encryption and advanced segmentation capabilities.
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