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Cisco C9500-40X-E | Catalyst 9500 40-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, Network Essentials

C9500-40X-E

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Description

The Cisco C9500-40X-E is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch featuring 40 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with SFP+ interfaces. Built on the Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC architecture, it delivers up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate, making it ideal for demanding campus cores and data center aggregation layers. The switch includes Network Essentials licensing for core Layer 2/3 services, StackWise Virtual support for multi-chassis redundancy, and advanced security features including MACsec encryption.

Features

Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC for programmable forwarding and advanced telemetry
- Layer 2 switching with VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP), and link aggregation
- Layer 3 routing with OSPF, EIGRP, static routing, and VRF-Lite support
- StackWise Virtual technology for multi-chassis redundancy and unified management
- MACsec 256-bit encryption for secure communications
- Flexible NetFlow (FNF) for advanced traffic analytics and visibility
- Comprehensive QoS with hardware-based queuing and traffic shaping
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) for security and traffic filtering (up to 18,000 entries)
- IGMP and MLD snooping for multicast optimization
- IEEE 802.1X network access control and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication
- Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO) for high availability
- Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Cisco Network Plug and Play
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) support
- Hot-swappable dual power supplies and fan trays for redundancy
- Cisco IOS XE operating system with open APIs (NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG)
- Cisco DNA Center integration for centralized management and automation

Warranty

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Technical Specifications

40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
- Switching capacity: Up to 960 Gbps full duplex
- Forwarding rate: Up to 720 Mpps
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 DRAM
- Flash storage: 16 GB
- CPU: 4-core x86, 2.4 GHz
- MAC address table: Up to 64,000 entries
- IPv4 routes: Up to 64,000 indirect, 32,000 host
- IPv6 routes: Up to 32,000 indirect, 16,000 host
- VLAN support: 4,000 VLANs, 4,000 SVIs
- Jumbo frames: Up to 9,198 bytes
- Power supply: 950W AC (PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R), dual hot-swappable slots
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 inches (1RU)
- Weight: 25.75 lb (11.68 kg)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C
- Management: CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, RESTCONF
- Network Essentials license included

FAQs

Q: What uplink modules are compatible with the C9500-40X-E?
A: The C9500-40X-E supports optional network modules including the C9500-NM-8X (8-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+) and C9500-NM-2Q (2-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+) for additional uplink capacity.

Q: Does this switch support PoE?
A: No, the C9500-40X-E is a non-PoE switch designed for high-speed data connectivity only. All 40 ports are 10G SFP+ uplink-style ports without Power over Ethernet capability.

Q: What is the difference between Network Essentials and Network Advantage licenses?
A: Network Essentials provides core Layer 2/3 routing features, secure boot, and MACsec encryption. Network Advantage adds advanced routing protocols (OSPFv3, BGP), SD-Access, TrustSec, and enhanced automation capabilities.

Q: How does StackWise Virtual work on this switch?
A: StackWise Virtual allows you to combine two C9500-40X-E switches into a single logical unit for redundancy and simplified management, using high-speed Ethernet connections rather than dedicated stacking cables.

Q: What deployment scenarios is the C9500-40X-E best suited for?
A: This switch is ideal for enterprise campus core and distribution layers, data center aggregation, high-density server access environments, and any deployment requiring high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with advanced Layer 3 capabilities.

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