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C9500-40X-A
Cisco Catalyst 9500 10G Core Switch, 40x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ Port...
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C9500-40X-A is a managed Layer 3 Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series core switch built around 40 fixed 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports for fiber aggregation. The platform uses an empty modular uplink bay for separately ordered C9500-NM-8X 8-port 1/10G SFP/SFP+ or C9500-NM-2Q 2-port 40G QSFP+ modules, so base port count remains 40 Ports unless a module is selected. It is Non-PoE, rack-mounted in 1U, and belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series. Its fixed SFP/SFP+ front panel targets distribution and core fiber handoff rather than copper endpoint access, where 10G uplink density matters more than endpoint copper. IOS XE management fits CLI, WebUI, automation, and telemetry-led operations. The Network Advantage tier separates it from Essentials configurations. A close sibling, C9500-40X-E, differs by software image because it uses Network Essentials while this model uses Network Advantage.
960 Gbps switching capacity delivers high-density aggregation for 10G fiber links from access, distribution, security, and services blocks. 720 Mpps forwarding rate supports line-rate campus traffic across routed interfaces, VLAN trunks, and LACP bundles. 850W maximum system power consumption and a 90-264V AC input range guide power planning for the 1U chassis. Network Advantage routing support includes BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, OSPF, PIM SM, PIM SSM, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, MPLS, SSO, and StackWise Virtual where the deployed IOS XE release supports those functions. Non-PoE operation keeps power planning focused on chassis draw rather than endpoint power budgets. Dual 1+1 PSU support allows a second hot-swappable supply to be added for power-path resilience. C9500-40X-A provides 16 GB DRAM and 16 GB Flash, with console access through RJ-45 serial and USB mini Type B ports plus an RJ-45 Ethernet management port. The 64000-entry MAC table, 4000 VLAN IDs, 4000 switched virtual interfaces, and 9198-byte jumbo frame support campus core policy and segmentation designs.
Enterprise core and distribution deployments place this switch between access-layer switches, firewalls, WAN edge routers, wireless controllers, and shared services that need 1G or 10G fiber handoff. StackWise Virtual provides two-chassis system virtualization for resilient core designs rather than fixed-member stacking, while the 1U rack-mount chassis preserves rack space in network rooms and aggregation racks. C9500-40X-A is available from ORM Systems in new and certified refurbished condition. Certified refurbished units are checked for boot status, SFP/SFP+ port recognition, management access, fan health, PSU status, and traffic forwarding before dispatch. Request a quote for the required condition, power supplies, optics, network module, warranty term, and quantity. Volume orders are scoped with consistent accessories, transceiver requirements, delivery scheduling, and warranty coverage. Enterprise buyers receive configuration-led pricing support for multi-site refreshes, spare-unit pools, staged rollouts, and like-for-like Catalyst 9500 replacements.
C9500-40X-A price is $4,269.00, a 88.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $36,232.00. C9500-40X-A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C9500-40X-A sits at the campus core and aggregates 10G fiber links from distribution switches, firewall pairs, WAN edge routers, and shared services blocks. Engineers place routed interfaces, OSPF or BGP adjacencies, VRFs, ACLs, and QoS policy at this layer while using Network Advantage for advanced routing and segmentation features. The 40 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports keep dense uplink handoff on a fixed 1 RU chassis. The result is a centralized routing point with predictable 10G aggregation, simpler route control, and clearer failure domains.
C9500-40X-A operates in a building distribution layer and terminates 10G fiber uplinks from access closets before forwarding traffic toward the campus core. Network teams configure VLAN trunks, routed access handoffs, EtherChannel bundles, multicast controls, and policy boundaries across the 40 SFP/SFP+ ports. Optional C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q modules add extra 10G or 40G uplink capacity when the upstream design requires it. The switch keeps module choice separate from the base port block. The result is controlled distribution growth without changing the access-layer cabling plan.
The switch anchors a collapsed core where distribution and core functions operate in the same Catalyst 9500 layer. C9500-40X-A uses Network Advantage features such as VRF, BGP, VXLAN, LISP, and StackWise Virtual support to separate routing domains and maintain resilient gateway placement. Engineers map access uplinks, firewall transit links, management networks, and shared services into defined routing contexts across the 40 1/10G ports. This placement reduces the number of inter-switch hops. The result is a compact campus core with clearer segmentation and fewer standalone aggregation devices.
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| C9500-40X-A |  C9500-40X-2Q-A |  C9500-16X-E |  C9500-24Y4C-A |  C9500-40X-2Q-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 547 mm | 19.7 inches | 12.36 inches | 457 mm | 18.9 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10G/25G | 10/100/1000 | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount |
| Height | 44 mm | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 44 mm | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-40X-A | C9500-40X-2Q-A | C9500-16X-E | C9500-24Y4C-A | C9500-40X-2Q-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 16 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash | 4 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 850W | 350 W | 370 W | 435W | 525W |
| Power Source | AC and DC Redundant | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC and DC Redundant | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Type | Network Switch | Switch | Switch | Network Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps | 2.88 Tbps | 480 Gbps | 2.0 Tbps | 6400 Gbps |
| Weight | 11.68 kg | 34 lbs | 23 lbs | 9.52 kg | 16.5 lbs |
| Width | 445 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.52 inches | 445 mm | 17.5 inches |
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C9500-40X-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 fixed core and aggregation switch with 40 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports and Network Advantage licensing. It is designed for enterprise campus networks that need high-density fiber aggregation, routed core services, and Cisco IOS XE management in a 1 RU chassis.
The C9500 prefix identifies the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, 40X refers to the 40-port 10G SFP/SFP+ hardware platform, and the A suffix identifies Network Advantage. That suffix matters because Network Advantage enables advanced routing, segmentation, high availability, and SD-Access-related capabilities compared with Network Essentials in campus designs.
C9500-40X-A is a fixed Ethernet switch, not a router module or standalone license. It operates as a Layer 2 and Layer 3 campus core or aggregation switch, with front-panel SFP/SFP+ ports for fiber or DAC connectivity and separate management, console, power, and optional network module interfaces.
C9500-40X-A sits in the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, Cisco's fixed enterprise core and aggregation switching family. It is positioned above access-layer Catalyst switches such as Catalyst 9200 or 9300 models, and below newer high-performance Catalyst 9500 models such as C9500-48Y4C or Catalyst 9500X platforms in refresh planning.
C9500-40X-A provides 40 front-panel 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports for fiber optics, DAC cables, or compatible transceivers. The base switch does not include the optional uplink network module by default, so additional 8-port 1/10G or 2-port 40G module capacity must be ordered separately when required.
C9500-40X-A is specified for up to 960 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 720 Mpps of forwarding performance. Those figures fit high-density 10G campus aggregation designs where multiple access, distribution, firewall, wireless controller, or services links need line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding.
No PoE is provided on C9500-40X-A because it is a fiber-focused core and aggregation switch with SFP/SFP+ interfaces, not a copper access switch. Powered endpoint connections should terminate on access switches such as Catalyst 9300 PoE models, then uplink into C9500-40X-A over fiber or DAC links.
C9500-40X-A supports enterprise switching fundamentals plus Network Advantage capabilities such as BGP, IS-IS, PIM sparse mode, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, MPLS, and StackWise Virtual where supported by software release. This makes the switch suitable for routed core, segmentation, multicast, and SD-Access-aligned campus designs with defined policy boundaries.
C9500-40X-A runs Cisco IOS XE and is managed through CLI, WebUI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, model-driven telemetry, and automation tooling supported by the Catalyst 9000 platform. Network teams also integrate it with Cisco Catalyst Center for inventory, image, configuration, assurance, and policy workflows across enterprise campuses.
C9500-40X-A supports StackWise Virtual on supported IOS XE releases, which creates a two-switch logical system for campus core or distribution resiliency. It is not traditional fixed access-switch stacking with several members and stack cables. Designs use redundant links, dual supervisors through software virtualization, and careful peer-link planning.
C9500-40X-A is used for campus core, distribution aggregation, collapsed core, and high-density 10G fiber handoff roles. It aggregates uplinks from access switches, firewalls, routers, controllers, or services blocks while providing routed interfaces, VLAN trunks, EtherChannel bundles, and segmentation policy in a fixed 1 RU platform.
C9500-40X-A fits enterprise campus and large site networks that need many 10G fiber aggregation links rather than endpoint copper ports. It is a practical fit for wiring-closet aggregation, building distribution, collapsed core, and services aggregation where 40 native SFP/SFP+ ports satisfy the planned uplink count.
C9500-40X-A suits east-west and north-south campus traffic between access layers, data center edge devices, firewalls, wireless controllers, WAN routers, and shared network services. Its 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate support dense 10G link aggregation, routed VLAN gateways, multicast domains, and policy-segmented traffic flows.
C9500-40X-A is suitable for collapsed core designs when the network needs core and distribution functions in one switch pair. Network Advantage supports advanced routing and segmentation features, while StackWise Virtual designs present a single logical control point for redundant access uplinks, routed handoffs, and simplified gateway placement.
C9500-40X-A uses SFP and SFP+ interfaces, so compatible Cisco transceivers and DAC cables are selected through the Cisco transceiver compatibility matrix. Common design choices include 1G SFP optics, 10G SFP+ SR or LR optics, and 10G SFP+ DAC cables for short in-rack connections between adjacent devices.
C9500-40X-A commonly connects to Cisco Catalyst 9200, Catalyst 9300, Catalyst 9400, Catalyst 9500, Cisco firewalls, WAN routers, and wireless controller platforms over Ethernet trunks or routed links. Integration uses standards such as 802.1Q, LACP, OSPF, BGP, VRF, VXLAN, and SNMP depending on the design and campus aggregation role.
C9500-40X-A supports the C9500-NM-8X 8-port 1/10G SFP/SFP+ network module and the C9500-NM-2Q 2-port 40G QSFP+ network module. The default switch configuration does not include a network module, so module selection should match upstream core, distribution, or services-link requirements before ordering and quote validation for deployment.
C9500-40X-A is a 1 RU rack-mount switch with dual power-supply bays and support for 950W AC power supplies on the platform. Typical integration planning includes compatible power cords, rack-mount brackets, fan airflow direction, console cables, SFP or SFP+ optics, DAC cables, and optional C9500 network modules.
C9500-40X-A and C9500-40X-E use the same 40-port 10G Catalyst 9500 hardware profile, but the software tier differs. C9500-40X-A includes Network Advantage, while C9500-40X-E includes Network Essentials. The Advantage SKU is the better fit for advanced routing, segmentation, StackWise Virtual, and SD-Access-aligned capabilities in core designs.
C9500-40X-A is the base 40-port 10G Network Advantage switch without an included 2-port 40G network module. C9500-40X-2Q-A bundles the same 40-port 10G switch role with a 2 x 40GE module. The bundled SKU fits designs that already require 40G upstream handoffs at purchase without separate module sourcing.
C9500-40X-A provides 40 native 10G SFP/SFP+ ports with Network Advantage and no included 8-port 10G module. C9500-48X-A is the 40-port 10G bundle with an 8 x 10GE network module and Network Advantage. The 48X bundle suits designs needing more 10G aggregation ports immediately in the same chassis family.
C9500-40X-A focuses on 40 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports, while C9500-48Y4C is a high-performance Catalyst 9500 model with 48 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 4 40/100G uplink ports. C9500-48Y4C is Cisco's listed migration option for several C9500-40X end-of-sale models and suits refresh plans needing 25G access aggregation and core uplift.
C9500-40X-A may be sourced through new surplus, refurbished, or used enterprise inventory depending on market availability. ORM Systems lists enterprise hardware in both new and refurbished conditions where supply allows, giving buyers options for budget-controlled network refreshes, urgent replacements, or like-for-like Catalyst 9500 expansions across replacement and expansion projects.
C9500-40X-A price is affected by condition, included power supplies, optics, network modules, warranty term, quantity, and current channel availability. Network Advantage licensing also matters because it separates this SKU from Network Essentials alternatives. Buyers comparing quotes should confirm whether accessories, C9500-NM modules, and transceivers are included.
Cisco has published end-of-sale information for C9500-40X family models, so C9500-40X-A availability often depends on remaining channel, refurbished, or secondary-market stock. For new-design alternatives, Cisco identifies C9500-48Y4C as a migration option for several C9500-40X models, subject to design and licensing review before final bill of materials approval.
C9500-40X-A lead time depends on stock condition, requested quantity, accessory bundle, optics, power supply configuration, and destination. Refurbished units may move faster when tested inventory is available, while specific new or bundled configurations can require sourcing. ORM Systems can quote lead times against the exact requested bill of materials.
Bulk pricing is commonly relevant for C9500-40X-A when buyers need multiple campus core, distribution, or replacement units. Quantity, condition, warranty, included power supplies, optics, and network modules influence the final quote. Standardizing the requested configuration helps ORM Systems price a consistent multi-unit Catalyst 9500 order.
ORM Systems offers warranty options for enterprise hardware such as C9500-40X-A, with coverage depending on condition, availability, and the quoted supply route. Buyers should check the warranty term on the final quotation, especially when comparing new, refurbished, and used Catalyst 9500 switches from different suppliers.
Refurbished C9500-40X-A units should be functionally tested before dispatch for boot status, port operation, power supply health, fan operation, console access, management reachability, and basic traffic forwarding. Testing should also confirm the chassis, software image, licensing state, and included accessories match the quoted configuration and purchase order.
C9500-40X-A follows Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series regulatory, safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental compliance documentation for enterprise switching hardware. Buyers planning regulated deployments should match the exact country, power cord, and installation requirements against Cisco's compliance and safety guide before ordering or installing the switch in production.
C9500-40X-A first-use setup normally starts through the RJ-45 serial console or USB mini Type B console port, followed by management IP addressing, administrator credentials, IOS XE image validation, licensing checks, interface configuration, VLANs, routed links, routing protocols, NTP, logging, SNMP, and secure remote access settings.
C9500-40X-A includes Network Advantage as the embedded network stack tier, and Cisco ordering rules also require a matching Cisco DNA or Catalyst subscription term for new purchases. Ongoing operation, renewals, and feature use should be checked in Cisco Smart Licensing or Smart Software Manager before deployment.
C9500-40X-A deployment requires rack space, power feeds, compatible power cords, console access, Cisco IOS XE planning, optics or DAC cables, fiber patching, management addressing, and optional C9500 network modules when additional uplinks are needed. Designs using StackWise Virtual also require supported software, peer links, and dual-active detection planning.
Buyers can purchase C9500-40X-A in the UK through ORM Systems for Cisco Catalyst 9500 sourcing, quote support, and new or refurbished availability checks. A clear request should include desired condition, quantity, power supplies, optics, optional network module, warranty requirement, delivery location, and any target deployment date.
ORM Systems supports international sourcing and shipping for enterprise hardware such as C9500-40X-A, subject to stock, logistics, export requirements, and destination rules. International buyers should specify country, delivery deadline, preferred condition, quantity, and accessory bundle so the quote reflects shipping, packing, warranty, and availability accurately.
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