Question 1

What are Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules?

Accepted Answer

Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules are modular line cards for Catalyst 9000 Series chassis, designed to expand port density, performance, and advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features in enterprise networks.

Question 2

How do I choose the right module for my Cisco Catalyst 9000 switch?

Accepted Answer

Select a module based on required port speed (1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G), port count, media type (copper or fiber), PoE requirements, and chassis power and cooling capacity.

Question 3

Which Catalyst 9000 modules support multigigabit Ethernet?

Accepted Answer

Modules like the C9300X-48UXM and C9500-12Q support multigigabit Ethernet (2.5G/5G/10G), ideal for high-performance wireless access points and IoT deployments.

Question 4

Are Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules hot-swappable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules are fully hot-swappable, allowing line-card insertion or removal without disrupting network traffic or requiring a system reboot.

Question 5

What throughput can I expect from Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules?

Accepted Answer

Throughput varies by module: 48-port 1G modules deliver up to 80 Gbps, 16-port 10G modules up to 320 Gbps, and 8-port 100G modules up to 1.6 Tbps of switching capacity.

Question 6

Do Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules support PoE and PoE+?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Select Catalyst 9000 modules provide PoE/PoE+ with up to 30 W per port, powering IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs directly from the switch chassis.

Question 7

Can I mix different Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules in one chassis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can deploy mixed modules in a Catalyst 9000 chassis as long as you comply with its power, cooling, and Cisco IOS XE software compatibility guidelines.

Question 8

How is software licensing handled for Cisco Catalyst 9000 modules?

Accepted Answer

Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules inherit the chassis’ Cisco IOS XE license tier (Network Essentials, Advantage, or Premier) and are managed via Cisco Smart Licensing.

Question 9

What fiber transceivers are compatible with Catalyst 9000 modules?

Accepted Answer

Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules support Cisco-approved SFP, SFP+, QSFP, and QSFP28 transceivers, covering 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G fiber deployments.

Question 10

What stacking options exist for Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules?

Accepted Answer

Stacking is handled at the chassis level using StackWise Virtual or Virtual Switching System (VSS); individual modules do not require separate stacking configuration.

Question 11

How do I manage Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules?

Accepted Answer

You can manage Catalyst 9000 modules via Cisco DNA Center, Cisco IOS XE CLI, SNMP, REST APIs, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure for unified network control.

Question 12

What security features do Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules offer?

Accepted Answer

Catalyst 9000 modules include hardware-based TrustSec, MACsec encryption, segmentation with SDA, and embedded threat detection to secure network traffic.

Question 13

What redundancy features are available on Catalyst 9000 modules?

Accepted Answer

They support dual supervisors, redundant power and fan trays, nonstop forwarding, and stateful switchover to ensure high availability and zero downtime.

Question 14

How do I upgrade or replace Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade, simply hot-swap the existing line card with a new module. The process is seamless and does not interrupt active network services.

Question 15

What warranty covers Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules?

Accepted Answer

Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules come with a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90-day software updates; extended support is available through Cisco SMARTnet service.

Switch Modules Cisco Catalyst 9000

C9300-NM-4G (Catalyst 9300 4 x 1GE Network Module)

C9200-NM-4G (Catalyst 9200 4 x 1GE Network Module)

C9200-NM-4X (Catalyst 9200 4 x 10GE Network Module, spare)

C9300-NM-8X (Catalyst 9300 8 x 10GE Network Module)

C9300-NM-2Q (Catalyst 9300 2 x 40GE Network Module)

C9300-NM-4M (Catalyst 9300 4 x MGig Network Module)

C9300-NM-2Y (CATALYST 9300 2X25GE NETWORK MODULE)

C9400-LC-48U (Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45))

C9400-LC-48T (Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ-45))

C9400-LC-24XS (Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 24-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+))

C9300-NM-4M= (CATALYST 9300 4XMGIG NTWK MODULE SPARE)

C9400-LC-48H-B1 (CATALYST 9400 SERIES 1XC9400-LC-48H FOR BNDL SELECT)

C9400-SUP-1 (Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 Module)

C9500-NM-2Q= (CATALYST 9500 2X40GE NTWK MOD)

C9500-NM-8X (Cisco Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE Network Module)

C9500-NM-8X= (CATALYST 9500 8X10GE NETWORK MODULE)

C9500-NM-2Q (Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module)

C9400-LC-48T= (CATALYST 9400 SERIES 48PORT 10/100/1000 RJ45)

C9400-LC-48H-B (Catalyst 9400 Series 2xC9400-LC-48H for Bundle Select)

C9400-LC-48U= (CATALYST 9400 SERIES 48PORT UPOE 10/100/1000 RJ-45)

Questions & Answers

What are Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules?

How do I choose the right module for my Cisco Catalyst 9000 switch?

Which Catalyst 9000 modules support multigigabit Ethernet?

Are Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules hot-swappable?