
Catalyst switches
Cisco Catalyst 9500 40-Port Switch (C9500-40X-A)
VPN# C9500-40X-A
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Overview
Built for Security, IoT, and Cloud. 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 switches come with a 4-core, 2.4-GHz CPU, 16-GB DDR4 memory, and 16-GB internal storage. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry's first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus. These switches deliver unmatched table scale (MAC/route/ACL) and buffering for enterprise applications. The Catalyst 9500 Series includes nonblocking 40G Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) and 10G Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) switches with granular port densities that fit diverse campus needs. The switches support advanced routing and infrastructure services (such as Multiprotocol Label Switching [MPLS] Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, Multicast VPN [MVPN], and Network Address Translation [NAT]); software-defined access border capabilities (such as a host tracking database, cross-domain connectivity, and VPN Routing and Forwarding [VRF]-aware Locator/ID Separation Protocol [LISP]); and network system virtualization with Cisco StackWise® virtual technology that are critical for their placement in the campus core. The platform also supports all the foundational high-availability capabilities such as patching, Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR), Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), redundant platinum-rated power supplies, and fans. The foundation of Software-Defined Access. Advanced persistent security threats. The exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Mobility everywhere. Cloud adoption. All of these require a network fabric that integrates advanced hardware and software innovations to automate, secure, and simplify customer networks. The goal of this network fabric is to enable customer revenue growth by accelerating the rollout of business services. The Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA™) with Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) is the network fabric that powers business. It is an open and extensible, software-driven architecture that accelerates and simplifies your enterprise network operations. The programmable architecture frees your IT staff from time-consuming, repetitive network configuration tasks so they can focus instead on innovation that positively transforms your business. SD-Access enables policy-based automation from edge to cloud with foundational capabilities. These include: Simplified device deployment, Unified management of wired and wireless networks, Network virtualization and segmentation, Group-based policies, Context-based analytics.
Buy it from Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, with TAA and DoDIN APL procurement and free US shipping over $2,500. Add it to your cart and we confirm stock, lead time, and final pricing before you pay.
Highlights
- IOS XE with StackWise stacking
- Genuine Cisco, authorized-partner sourced
- Below typical street price
- Free US shipping over $2,500
- TAA & DoDIN APL procurement available
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Catalyst 9500 40-Port Switch (C9500-40X-A) datasheet and specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported
- 3
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular
- Yes
- Uplink Port
- No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Network Technology
- 40GBase-X
- Ethernet Technology
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
Power Description
- Power Source
- Power Supply
- Power Consumption
- 950 W
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
I/O Expansions
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+, SFP
- Number of SFP+ Slots
- 40
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 40
Physical Characteristics
- Weight (Approximate)
- 25.75 lb
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Height
- 1.7"
- Width
- 17.5"
- Depth
- 21.5"
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 1U
General Information
- Product Type
- Layer 3 Switch
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-40X-A
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.cisco.com
- Manufacturer
- Cisco Systems, Inc
- Product Model
- C9500-40X
- Product Name
- Catalyst C9500-40X Layer 3 Switch
- Product Line
- Catalyst
- Product Series
- 9500
- Brand Name
- Cisco
Official Cisco datasheet
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst 9500 40-Port Switch (C9500-40X-A) cost?
Uniqcli sells the C9500-40X-A for $35,269.48 against a Cisco list price of $50,984.65. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.
Is the C9500-40X-A TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C9500-40X-A in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given C9500-40X-A is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the C9500-40X-A and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Can I buy the C9500-40X-A as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single C9500-40X-A through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the C9500-40X-A datasheet and specifications?
The specifications section on this page lists the published specs for the C9500-40X-A, including ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them. Ask us for the full Cisco datasheet and we will send the current PDF with your quote.
Need the C9500-40X-A TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment, and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.
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