C9500-40X-A is one of the the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are the next generation of enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switches, supporting full programmability and serviceability. Based on an x86 CPU, the Catalyst 9500 Series is Cisco’s lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry’s first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
| Product Code | C9500-40X-A |
| Description | Â Catalyst 9500 40-port 10Gig switch, Network Advantage |
| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps full duplex |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 720 Mpps |
| AC power max rating | 950W |
| System power consumption | 850W max |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
| Rack units (RU) | 1 RU |
Note:
| â‘ | 40 10G SFP ports |
| â‘¡ | Network modules |
| â‘¢ | RFID |
| â‘£ | Console port (RJ-45 Serial) |
| ⑤ | Blue beacon LED |
| â‘¥ | USB mini Type B console port |
| ⑦ | Mode button |
| ⑧ | USB 2.0 host port |
| ⑨ | Ethernet management RJ-45 port |
The Accessories
Table 2 shows the recommended elements for the C9500-40X-A.
| Category | Model | Description |
| SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION | C9500-DNA-40X-A | C9500 DNA Advantage, Term licenses |
| Power Supply
|
PWR-C4-950WAC-R | 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front to back cooling |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 | 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front to back cooling | |
| Console Cables
|
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 Console Cable 6ft with RJ45 and DB9F |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-USB Console Cable 6 ft with USB Type A and mini-B |
C9500-40X-AÂ Specification
|
Performance specifications |
|
| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps full duplex |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 720 Mpps |
| Total number of MAC addresses | Up to 64,000* |
| Total number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] plus learned routes) | Up to 64,000 indirect*
Up to 32,000 host* |
| Total number of IPv6 routes | Up to 32,000 indirect*
Up to 16,000 host* |
| Multicast scale | Up to 48,000* |
| QoS ACL scale | Up to 18000* |
| Security ACL scale | Up to 18000* |
| FNF entries | Up to 512,000* |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| VLAN IDs | 4000 |
| Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4000 |
| Jumbo frame | 9198 bytes |
|
Power supply specifications |
|
| Power Supply Feature | Support in the Catalyst 9500 Series |
| AC power max rating | 950W |
| System power consumption | 850W max |
| Input-voltage range and frequency | AC 115 to 230 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power supply efficiency | 94% |
| Total output BTU (Note: 1000 BTU/hr = 293W) | 2901 BTU/hr (850W) max |
| Input current | AC 10A at 115VAC, 5 A at 230VAC |
| Output ratings | 12V at 79A, 12V at 3A |
| Output holdup time | AC = 10 ms at maximum load |
| Power-supply input receptacles | AC IEC 60320 C16 |
| Power cord rating | AC 15A |
|
Dimensions, physical specifications, weight, and MTBF |
|
| Description | Specifications |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
| Rack units (RU) | 1 RU |
| Chassis with 2 power supplies and built-In fan | 25.75 lb (11.68 kg) |
| Input voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
| Operating temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
| Storage temperature | -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) |
| Relative humidity operating and nonoperating noncondensing | Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%
Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
| Altitude | Operation up to 6000 ft |
| MTBF (hours) | 180,640 |
