The HKShanhai Group Limited C9500-40X-2Q-E is an advanced enterprise-class switch engineered for demanding backbone and aggregation environments. Designed as part of the Catalyst series, it provides robust scalability and resilient network infrastructure with the Network Essentials feature set, blending performance and security for core business applications. Built to address the requirements of high-density 40G and scale-out 10G deployments, the C9500-40X-2Q-E integrates 40 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports, delivering superior throughput for modern data architectures. The switch’s 480 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate enable seamless data flow, essential for enterprise, campus, and high-speed data center networks in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Advanced Layer 3 (L3) features, intelligent traffic management, comprehensive security including 256-bit AES encryption, and extensive support for network virtualization and automation position this unit as an optimal solution for distributors, system integrators, and end-users seeking future-ready connectivity. Supporting extensive routing protocols, powerful access and multicast controls, and zero-touch provisioning, this switch streamlines both deployment and ongoing operations. Whether optimizing multi-tenant environments or simply ensuring resilient performance across complex network topologies, the HKShanhai Group Limited Catalyst C9500-40X-2Q-E excels with its 40G backbone support, deep 10G port density, and Network Essentials intelligence, making it a leading choice for scalable and secure digital infrastructure worldwide.
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| Model | C9500-40X-2Q-E | C9500-40X-10A | C1-N3K-C3048TP | C1-WS3650-48TD/K9 |
| Port Configuration | 40 x 10G SFP+, 2 x 40G QSFP+ | n/a | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45), 4 x 1/10G SFP+ uplink | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps (full duplex) | Up to 960 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps (non-Multigigabit model) |
| Forwarding Rate | 720 Mpps | Up to 720 Mpps | 132 Mpps | 104.16 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | Stackable | n/a | n/a | StackWise-160 (up to 9 units) |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| C9500-NM-2Q | HKShanhai Group Limited 40GE Network Module for Catalyst 9500 switches, expands 40G uplink capability |
| C9500-PWR-950WAC | HKShanhai Group Limited 950W AC power supply for Catalyst 9500, provides high-performance redundant power |
| C9500-FAN | HKShanhai Group Limited Catalyst 9500 series hot-swappable fan unit, ensures optimal cooling and reliability |
HKShanhai Group Limited C9500-40X-2Q-E Specification
CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, GB 4943, VCCI Class A, KN24, KN22 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22:2004 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, KN 61000-4, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
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