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C9500-40X-2Q-A
Catalyst 9500 40 x 10G, 2 x 40G Bundle, Network Advantage
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C9500-40X-2Q-A is a high-performance, fixed-configuration enterprise switch built on the robust Cisco IOS XE architecture. Designed with dual power options to ensure maximum uptime, it delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities along with secure, reliable operations for critical data center and campus core applications.
This model features a comprehensive port layout comprising 40 fixed 10G/25G SFP+ downlink ports and 2 fixed 40G QSFP-DD uplink ports, supporting diverse media types and high-speed connectivity. Its scalable design, efficient stacking (if configured in a virtual architecture), and superior switching capacity make it ideal for demanding network environments that require rapid data throughput and resilient performance.
C9500-40X-2Q-A price is $16,255.00, a 57.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $38,609.00. C9500-40X-2Q-A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In a multinational enterprise supporting 50,000 employees across 100 sites, deploying the C9500-40X-2Q-A Catalyst 9500 40×10G, 2×40G Bundle, Network Advantage as the campus core consolidates wired and wireless traffic, enables 10G multigigabit access, and provides 40G uplinks to the WAN. Integrated automation, advanced segmentation, and embedded telemetry drive operational efficiency and security. Outcome: 30% higher throughput, sub-1 ms latency, and 99.99% network availability.
A service provider data center hosting virtualization clusters and microservices implements the C9500-40X-2Q-A Catalyst 9500 40×10G, 2×40G Bundle, Network Advantage as its spine switch to aggregate 40 server racks on 10G ports and dual 40G uplinks to the fabric. Advanced QoS, hardware-based VXLAN routing, and lossless buffering optimize east-west flows. Outcome: 50% reduction in application latency and seamless scaling to support 10,000+ VMs.
A financial services firm replicates mission-critical data between on-premise and AWS environments by deploying the C9500-40X-2Q-A Catalyst 9500 40×10G, 2×40G Bundle, Network Advantage at the network edge. The solution provides encrypted VXLAN tunnels, dynamic path selection, policy-based automation, and real-time telemetry to enforce compliance. Outcome: 4× faster RPO, consistent security policies across clouds, and 24/7 end-to-end visibility.
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| C9500-40X-2Q-A |  C9500-48Y4C |  C9500-40X-A |  C9500-32QC-A |  C9500-40X-2Q-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-40X-2Q-A | C9500-48Y4C | C9500-40X-A | C9500-32QC-A | C9500-40X-2Q-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC and DC Redundant | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Network Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Switching Capacity | 2.88 Tbps | 1440 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 6400 Gbps |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 445 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Every unit is authentic, sourced through trusted and authorised channels, and serial-verified on request. Genuine networking and IT hardware, guaranteed, or your money back.
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Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Flexible 10G with 40G uplinks. Great aggregation switch.
Strong throughput and stability.
Advanced features work well.
Handles traffic spikes easily.
Solid enterprise choice.
It is a high-performance fixed-core switch offering 40 10G ports, two 40G uplinks, Cisco IOS XE, and Network Advantage licensing for enterprise networks.
Key features include high-density 10G connectivity, two built-in 40G QSFP+ uplinks, Cisco IOS XE, Network Advantage license, advanced security, and programmable automation.
It delivers up to 1.28 Tbps of switching capacity and up to 960 Mpps of forwarding performance for line-rate traffic on all ports.
It supports two built-in 40G QSFP+ ports that can be used for high-speed uplinks or stacking interconnects.
Customers deploy it as a campus distribution, core switch, or data center leaf to enable scalable, secure, high-performance enterprise networks.
Yes, it supports Cisco StackWise Virtual, enabling up to eight switches to be stacked with 160 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth.
The bundle includes Cisco IOS XE Software with the Network Advantage license for advanced Layer 3 routing, multicast, and segmentation.
It offers integrated security including MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, TrustSec, secure segmentation, and programmable enforcement.
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90 days of software updates, and next-business-day hardware replacement service.
It supports dual redundant internal power supplies with AC and DC options for high availability and power resilience.
It complies with Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) and features Cisco Energy Management for optimized power consumption.
It is compatible with Cisco SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, SFP-10G-ZX, and various third-party certified SFP+ transceivers.
You get line-rate switching on all 40 10G ports with hardware-based forwarding for ultra-low latency.
Configuration and management are simplified via Cisco DNA Center, CLI, REST APIs, Cisco SD-Access, SNMP, NetFlow, and streaming telemetry.
It supports Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SD-Access, SSH/CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, and real-time streaming telemetry.
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