C9500 10Gb Support

[ZK916]

Hello, 

We are looking to buy one of the C9500 switch models, particularly, the C9500-24Y4C platform. We would like to connect 10 X 16Gb Copper to uplink some servers to this switch. According to the Optics Matrix, this particular model only supports the Cisco SFP+ Copper Twinax  direct-attach cables. 

The data sheet for this switch model says " 

C9500-24Y4C

Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance 24-port 1/10/25G Gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP28

I am not clear on what this means when it says "with SFP28". I am hoping someone would be able to clarify for me. I'd really appreciate it. 

Thanks in advance. 

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Best, ~zK 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Hi,

SFP28 basically supports 1/10/25 Gig. Just so you know, this switch is not designed for a server/data center environment. If you are looking to connect high-performance servers to this switch, take a look at the Nexus platforms.

https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/cloud-networking-switches/nexus-9300-series-switches/index.html

HTH

[ZK916]

@Reza Sharifi ... thank you, sir! 

Unfortunately, our company decided to use the Catalyst platforms instead of the Nexus platforms.