Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide

CHAPTER 2
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches family consists of fixed core and aggregation layer switches supporting
redundant power supplies and modular fans. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series offers switch models with
downlink ports of the following types:
• 8 ports of 400G QSFP-DD
• 16, 28 and 32 ports of 100G QSFP28
• 12, 24 and 32 ports of 40G QSFP
• 24 and 48 ports of 25G SFP28
• 16, 24, 40 and 48 ports of 10G SFP/SFP28
The Catalyst 9500 Series Switches provide support for the following features:
• Uplink connectivity
• Network modules with SFP and QSFP uplink ports that provide 10G and 40G connectivity on
C9500-16X and C9500-40X switches.
• Fixed QSFP uplink ports that support 40G/100G connectivity on C9500-24Y4C and C9500-48Y4C
switches.
• Advanced security capabilities like MACSec-256 and TrustWorthy systems.
• IoT integration and policy-based automation from the edge to the cloud with SD-Access solution.
• RJ-45, USB Mini-Type B and USB Type C console ports.
• Supports SATA SSD storage for container-based application hosting on select switch models.
• Switch Models, on page 6
• Front Panel, on page 7
• Rear Panel, on page 19
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Specifications

General

Series	Catalyst 9500 Series
Category	Switch
Software	Cisco IOS XE
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Fixed Uplink Modules	Varies by model
Stacking	Yes (StackWise Virtual)
Redundancy	Redundant power supplies and fans
Security	Advanced security features
PoE+	Available (varies by model)
Power Supply Options	AC and DC options (varies by model)
Relative Humidity	5% to 90% noncondensing
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Ports	Up to 48 ports (varies by model)