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Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X-E Switch (40x10G SFP+)

Name: Cisco C9500-40X-E Switch | Catalyst 40x10G SFP+ – Datasheet
Brand: Cisco

Description

Overview

The Cisco C9500-40X-E switch (Catalyst C9500-40X-E) is the 40-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet model of the Catalyst 9500 series, described by Cisco as “Catalyst 9500 40-port 10Gig switch, Network Essentials”. It is a fixed-configuration Layer 3 switch for campus core and aggregation, running Cisco IOS XE.

Cisco announced end-of-sale for the C9500-40X on 30 April 2024, with last date of support on 30 April 2029 and the C9500-48Y4C named as the replacement. Seven Star LLC can quote the C9500-40X-E for spares and like-for-like replacement, or the successor model.

Key Features

40 × 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports
One uplink slot for optional network modules C9500-NM-8X (8 × 10G) or C9500-NM-2Q (2 × 40G QSFP+)
Switching capacity up to 960 Gbps, forwarding rate up to 720 Mpps
Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC and IOS XE
Two power supply bays for redundant 950 W AC supplies
StackWise Virtual support

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Model	C9500-40X-E
Description	Catalyst 9500 40-port 10Gig switch, Network Essentials
Downlink ports	40 × 1/10G SFP/SFP+
Uplink options	C9500-NM-8X (8 × 10G) or C9500-NM-2Q (2 × 40G QSFP+)
Switching capacity	Up to 960 Gbps
Forwarding rate	Up to 720 Mpps
MAC address table	64 000 entries
ASIC	UADP 2.0
Operating system	Cisco IOS XE
Power supply	2 bays, PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950 W AC
End-of-sale / last support	30 April 2024 / 30 April 2029
Cisco replacement	C9500-48Y4C
Form factor	1 rack unit
Dimensions (H × W × D)	4.4 × 44.5 × 56.7 cm (1.73 × 17.5 × 21.5 in)
Weight	11.68 kg (25.75 lb)
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C
Storage temperature	-20 to 65 °C
Operating humidity	5 to 90%, non-condensing
Operating altitude	Up to 1,800 m (6,000 ft)
Fan modules	5 × FAN-T4-R, hot-swappable, front-to-back airflow, N+1
DC power supply option	PWR-C4-950WDC-R (950 W)
Console and management	RJ-45 serial console, USB mini Type B console, 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port

Applications

Campus core and distribution layers with dense 10G aggregation
Plant and site backbone networks in industrial facilities
Like-for-like replacement and spares for installed Catalyst 9500 networks

Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X-E Lifecycle and Replacement Notes

Cisco announced end-of-life for the C9500-40X, C9500-24Q and C9500-12Q on 30 April 2023. For the C9500-40X-E the main milestones are: end of sale on 30 April 2024, last shipment on 30 July 2024, end of software maintenance releases on 30 April 2025, end of service contract renewal on 29 July 2028, and last date of support on 30 April 2029.

Cisco states that IOS XE 17.18 is the last supported software release for this hardware, so sites that keep the switch in service should plan their software baseline around that release train. The migration product Cisco lists for the 40-port 10G Network Essentials model is the C9500-48Y4C. In the part number, the -E suffix identifies the Network Essentials licence level.

Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X-E Installation Notes

The chassis has two power supply slots at the rear and accepts the 950 W AC unit (PWR-C4-950WAC-R) or the 950 W DC unit (PWR-C4-950WDC-R). The supplies are field-replaceable and hot-swappable. Cooling is by five FAN-T4-R modules with front-to-back airflow; the switch needs at least four working fans and tolerates one failed fan. Fan modules can be changed with the switch running, but have the replacement ready before removing the old one. The uplink slot takes either the C9500-NM-8X (eight 10G SFP+ ports) or the C9500-NM-2Q (two 40G QSFP+ ports).

Why Seven Star LLC

Seven Star LLC supplies Cisco Catalyst switches, network modules, power supplies and transceivers for enterprise and industrial projects across Oman and the GCC. Hardware is verified against the Cisco product ID and the required licence tier before the order is confirmed.

Request a Quote for Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X-E Switch (40x10G SFP+)

Submit a formal inquiry with the product ID C9500-40X-E, the quantity, required network module, power supplies and transceivers, and whether a successor model is acceptable. Inquiry Form

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About brand

Cisco, founded in 1984 in San Jose, California, makes the switches and routers that carry most plant and office networks. Its Catalyst 9500 series is the company's fixed switch line for the campus core and aggregation layer. Seven Star LLC lists the Cisco Catalyst C9500-40X-E with 40 ports of 10G SFP+ and sources Cisco switches for control-room and plant network projects in Oman and the GCC.

The Catalyst 9500 and the C9500-40X-E

Catalyst 9500 switches run Cisco IOS XE and support StackWise Virtual, which lets two switches operate as one logical core. The -E at the end of the product ID means the switch is ordered with the Network Essentials license; -A means Network Advantage. Cisco has announced end of sale for the C9500-40X, so new projects should check the current replacement model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cisco C9500-40X-E?

It is the 40-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet model of the Catalyst 9500 series, built on the UADP 2.0 ASIC. It offers up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding in a 2 RU chassis.

How many ports and what uplink options does it have?

It has 40 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports. An optional network module adds either 2 x 40G QSFP+ ports (C9500-NM-2Q) or 8 x 1/10G ports (C9500-NM-8X).

What routing features does the Catalyst 9500 support?

Running Cisco IOS XE, it supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS L3VPN, VXLAN with EVPN control plane and multicast, making it suitable for campus core and distribution roles.

What security features are included?

It includes MACsec 256-bit link encryption (IEEE 802.1ae), TrustSec/SGACL and encrypted traffic analytics, protecting data in transit across the campus or between sites.

How is redundancy provided?

The chassis accepts two redundant platinum-rated 950 W AC power supplies (94% efficiency) with field-replaceable fan trays, and StackWise Virtual pairs two switches as a single logical device.

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