Product Brief
The Cisco C9500-40X-E is a high-density, fixed-core switch from the Catalyst 9500 Series, offering 40 x 10G SFP+ ports in a compact 1RU form factor. Designed for enterprise campus core and aggregation environments, it delivers robust performance, rich Layer 2/3 capabilities, and seamless integration with Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access. Ideal for scalable, secure, and cloud-ready networking, it is optimized for high-speed fiber connectivity and network automation.
Product Details
The C9500-40X-E provides up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate. With 40 fixed 1G/10G SFP+ ports, it supports a wide variety of fiber transceivers to accommodate various enterprise deployment scenarios. Powered by Cisco’s programmable UADP ASIC and running on Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports advanced telemetry, model-driven programmability, TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA). Redundant power supply and fan support ensure high availability, while integration with Cisco DNA Center enables automation, analytics, and secure policy enforcement.
Key Features
40 x 10G SFP+ ports (1G compatible) for high-density fiber deployments
Up to 960 Gbps switching capacity
Built on Cisco UADP ASIC for advanced programmability
Cisco DNA Essentials license (upgradeable to Advantage)
Full Layer 2/3 capabilities including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF
Supports MACsec, TrustSec, ETA for end-to-end security
Hot-swappable power supplies and fans for HA
Integrated with Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access
Model-driven telemetry and automation via NETCONF/YANG
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | C9500-40X-E |
| Ports | 40 x 1G/10G SFP+ |
| Form Factor | 1RU, fixed configuration |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 720 Mpps |
| Software License | Cisco DNA Essentials (upgradeable to Advantage) |
| Power Supplies | Redundant, hot-swappable supported |
| Fans | Field-replaceable and redundant |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Security Features | MACsec, TrustSec, ETA |
| SD-Access Integration | Yes |
| Management | Cisco DNA Center, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | Switching Capacity | Use Case |
| C9500-16X-E | 16 x 10G SFP+ | 480 Gbps | Small-to-medium campus core |
| C9500-40X-E | 40 x 10G SFP+ | 960 Gbps | High-density enterprise aggregation |
| C9500-48Y4C | 48 x 25G + 4 x 100G | 3.2 Tbps | Large-scale enterprise/core deployments |
