can network module C9500-NM-8X be used for C9500-48Y4C switch?

[jw_2020]

Hello,

I am considering buying C9500-48Y4C as our new core switch. However, I cannot find the information in the data sheet regarding its network module information. I want to use network module C9500-NM-8X. I don't know if C9500-48Y4C supports this or not.

Thank you,

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

See table-3. That module is not compatible with  C9500-48Y4C switch

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

HTH

[jw_2020]

Thank you Reza for your quick response. Does this mean I have to buy c9500-16x or c9500-40x if I my network only supports 1/10G uplink connections?

Thank you,

John

[balaji.bandi]

C9500-48Y4C - This Model it self designed to act as Core Switch in the network, and each port support multi gig capacity.

You do not need any uplink module - you can use standard port to connect to uplink ( personall done few, did not see any issue hee)

until you have any specific concern.

[jw_2020]

Thank you Balaji. That will work for me.

[jmcgrady1]

Regarding the 48 ports in the C9500-48Y4C; are they SFP+ and not RJ-45?

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

Yes, that is correct. The c9500-16x and c9500-40x are the only 2 models that support this module. If you can elaborate on what you are trying to accomplish, maybe I can help with a solution.

HTH

[jw_2020]

Thanks Reza. Yes, I would like the make sure the switch can support 1/10G connection upper link without having to upgrade everything to 40G and with QSFP. However, as BB said, if I can simply use those 1/10G ports with regular SFP+ without using the network module at all for uplink connection, that will work for me as well.

[Reza Sharifi]

That is correct. You can use any other ports.

Good Luck!