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C9500-40X-2Q-E
CATALYST 9500 40X10G 2 X 40G BNDL NTWK LICS REQUIRED
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C9500-40X-2Q-E Overview
C9500-40X-2Q-E is a high-performance fixed-core switch built on a robust, scalable architecture designed for modern enterprise demands. It features dual power supply options with AC input and redundant capability, ensuring uninterrupted operation while providing 40 fixed 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports along with 2 dedicated 40-Gigabit QSFP uplink ports for superior throughput and connectivity.
Engineered with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities and stacking options for seamless network integration, this switch delivers exceptional performance and reliability. It is ideally suited for campus core deployments, data center aggregation, and high-speed routing environments where scalability, efficient power management, and versatile port configurations are critical.
C9500-40X-2Q-E price is $16,273.00, a 57.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $38,653.00. C9500-40X-2Q-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C9500-40X-2Q-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 525W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 40 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-40X-2Q-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 40 fixed 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 40-Gigabit QSFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 6400 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X-2Q-E
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18.9 inches
- Weight
- 16.5 lbs
C9500-40X-2Q-E Use Case
High-Density Spine Switch in Leaf-Spine Data Center Fabric
In a multi-tenant cloud data center, IT architects deploy the Cisco Catalyst 9500 40X10G with 2 × 40G uplinks as spine switches in a leaf-spine topology. Leveraging wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding, VXLAN support and non-blocking fabric, it delivers scalable east-west traffic capacity and sub-millisecond latency. Benefit: Seamless VM mobility, simplified automation and 6-nines availability for high-performance virtualization environments.
Secure, Scalable Campus Core for Wi-Fi 6 and SD-Access
An enterprise campus integrates the Catalyst 9500 40X10G + 2 × 40G at its core to aggregate hundreds of Wi-Fi 6 access points under Cisco DNA Center. With built-in segmentation, advanced QoS and policy-based automation, the switch enforces user and device policies in real time. Benefit: 50% reduction in network downtime, consistent wireless performance and streamlined security compliance across multi-building campuses.
Edge Aggregation for Real-Time Industrial IoT and AI Analytics
A manufacturing facility uses the Catalyst 9500 40X10G and 2 × 40G uplinks at its edge aggregation layer to consolidate 100+ IoT sensors, PLCs and AI inference nodes. Integrated telemetry, micro-segmentation and secure tunneling ensure data integrity en route to central analytics platforms. Benefit: 30% faster anomaly detection, robust edge-to-cloud connectivity and reduced operational complexity for Industry 4.0 deployments.
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Product Comparison Table
 C9500-40X-2Q-E |  C9500-16X-2Q-A |  C9500-32QC-A |  C9500-24Y4C-A |  C9500-12Q-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.9 inches | 11.8 inches | N/A | 18.1 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount / N/A | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | N/A |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-40X-2Q-E | C9500-16X-2Q-A | C9500-32QC-A | C9500-24Y4C-A | C9500-12Q-A |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 40 Ports | 16 Ports | 32 Ports | N/A | N/A |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | N/A | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 40 fixed 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 40-Gigabit QSFP uplink ports | 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports and 2 QSFP+ uplink ports | 32 x 40G QSFP+ ports | 24 x 10G ports, 4 x 40G uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 525W | 370 W / N/A | N/A | 350W | 350 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X-2Q-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-2Q-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q-A 12-Port 40G QSFP+ Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | N/A |
| Switching Capacity | 6400 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | 480 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs | 29 lbs | N/A | 21 lbs | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Matthews
4
Predictable performance.
J
Jason Price
5
Easy deployment.
M
Mark Benson
3
Stable under daily load.
R
Ryan Walsh
4
Good aggregation switch.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9500 40X10G 2 X 40G BNDL (SKU: C9500-40X-2Q-E)?
The C9500-40X-2Q-E is a high-performance enterprise core and campus aggregation switch featuring 40 fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 fixed 40-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. A network license is required.
Which network license is required for the C9500-40X-2Q-E?
You must purchase a Cisco DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage, or DNA Premier software license to activate advanced security, automation, analytics, and programmability features.
What is the switching capacity and throughput of the C9500-40X-2Q-E?
The switch delivers 1.6 Tbps of switching capacity and up to 1.2 bpps forwarding rate for ultra-low latency and high-density environments.
How many ports and speeds are supported on the Catalyst 9500 40X10G 2 X 40G bundle?
It includes 40 fixed 10G SFP+ ports and 2 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports, supporting breakout to four 10G ports per 40G uplink if needed.