C9500-48X-E Overview C9500-48X-E is Catalyst 9500 48-port 10G Bundle, Network Essentials. 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 Ciscos lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industrys first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus. The Accessories The recommended elements for the C9500-48X-A. Category Model Description SFP 10G Optics SFP-10G-SR-S 10GBASE-SR SFP Module, Enterprise-Class SFP-10G-ZR Cisco 10GBASE-ZR SFP10G Module for SMF Network Modules C9500-NM-2Q Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module Power Supply PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front to back cooling PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front to back cooling Console Cables CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 Console Cable 6ft with RJ45 and DB9F CAB-CONSOLE-USB Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-USB Console Cable 6 ft with USB Type A and mini-B C9500-48X-E Specification C9500-48X-E Specifications Description 40 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and an 8-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP) network module on uplink ports, and two power supply slots Advanced Switching Layer 3 Interface 48 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ Switching capacity (full duplex) 480 Gbps Forwarding rate 720 Mpps