Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 2x40 Gigabit QSFP+ Network Module

The Cisco C9500-NM-2Q= is a plug in network module that adds two 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports to any compatible Catalyst 9500 switch. By delivering forty gigabit bandwidth on each port, it removes uplink bottlenecks and gives your core or distribution layer the headroom it needs for virtualization, rich media, or large scale wireless deployments.

Installation is straightforward. Slide the module into the open network module slot on models such as the C9500-40X-10A, C9500-40X-10E, or C9500-40X-1E, secure it with the supplied screws, and the switch recognizes the new interfaces automatically. This quick workflow lets you upgrade capacity during a planned maintenance window with minimal disruption.

The design works hand in hand with the Catalyst 9500 platform features you already rely on, including dual redundant power supplies and field replaceable fan trays that support online insertion and removal. As a result, the added throughput does not compromise the operational resilience that keeps enterprise networks running around the clock.

In practical terms, the module is well suited for organizations that need to aggregate multiple 10 Gigabit access switches, connect to a spine in a campus fabric, or build a high speed link to disaster recovery resources in a data center. Network administrators gain flexibility to grow traffic loads today while preserving an upgrade path to 100 Gigabit uplinks in the future.

• Two 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports for high bandwidth uplinks
• Seamless integration with Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches
• Compatible with C9500-40X-10A, C9500-40X-10E, and C9500-40X-1E models
• Plug in module form factor for simple installation and expansion
• Works alongside dual redundant power supplies and field replaceable variable speed fans in the host switch
• Ideal for enterprise campus cores, distribution layers, and data center edge environments where congestion free connectivity is essential