Cisco C9400-SSD-240GB | Catalyst 9400 240GB M.2 SATA SSD Module for Supervisor

Q: Which Catalyst 9400 supervisor modules are compatible with this SSD?
A: The C9400-SSD-240GB is compatible with C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, and C9400-SUP-1XL-Y supervisor engines for the Catalyst 9400 Series chassis.

Q: What is this storage module used for?
A: This M.2 SATA SSD provides persistent local storage for IOS XE supervisor images, system configurations, application hosting, logging data, and system trace files, enhancing the operational capabilities of Catalyst 9400 switches.

Q: Is the SSD module hot-swappable?
A: No, the C9400-SSD-240GB does not support hot-swapping. Installation and removal require the supervisor module to be powered down.

Q: Can I use this SSD to expand storage on an existing Catalyst 9400 deployment?
A: Yes, the C9400-SSD-240GB can be added to compatible supervisor modules to expand local storage capacity up to 960GB total when combined with additional SSDs, supporting container-based applications and enhanced logging requirements.

Q: What file system does this SSD use?
A: The SSD supports the EXT2 file system for IOS XE storage, enabling efficient data access and management within the Catalyst 9400 operating environment.