Cisco C9500-40X-E 40-Port 10G Switch With Dual Power Supply C950040XE

Description:

The Cisco C9500-40X-E Catalyst 9500 40-Port 10 Gigabit Switch with dual power supply is used in enterprise and campus network infrastructures to deliver high-performance Layer 3 switching for core and distribution network layers. It provides advanced routing capabilities, high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and scalable network performance designed for modern enterprise environments. Commonly installed in enterprise campus cores, data center aggregation layers, and large-scale corporate network infrastructures, this switch enables reliable high-bandwidth communication between access switches, servers, and network backbone devices. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for network core upgrades, infrastructure expansion, replacement of legacy aggregation switches, and deployment of high-capacity enterprise switching platforms.

Applications:

The Cisco C9500-40X-E switch is used in enterprise core and distribution network environments where high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities are required. It is commonly deployed in campus core networks, data center aggregation layers, and large enterprise infrastructures to manage high-volume data traffic between access switches, servers, and network backbone systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): C9500-40X-E
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series
• Total Ports: 40 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 enterprise switching
• Switching Capacity: Up to 960 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 720 Mpps
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Power Supply: Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies
• Cooling System: Redundant hot-swappable fan modules
• Management Interface: CLI, SNMP, Web-based management
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3ae, 802.3ab

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9500-24Y4C-A Catalyst 9500 Switch
• Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A Catalyst 9500 Switch
• Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX Switch