{"product_id":"cisco-c9500-nm-2q-2-port-40-gigabit-ethernet-qsfp-network-module-for-catalyst-9500-series-switches","title":"Cisco C9500-NM-2Q 2-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Network Module for Catalyst 9500 Series Switches","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Cisco C9500-NM-2Q is a two-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet network module designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches used in enterprise core and aggregation networks. This Cisco C9500-NM-2Q expansion module provides two QSFP+ interfaces for high-bandwidth fiber uplinks, enabling reliable 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for campus, data center, and service provider environments. Its plug-in, hot-swappable design allows organizations to expand network capacity with minimal disruption to existing operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\/Never Used Surplus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetworking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC9500-NM-2Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubcategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Switch Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Catalyst 9500 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-In Expansion Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Data Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Gbps per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Link Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Swappable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField Replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Core and Aggregation Networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.53 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation About C9500-NM-2Q\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe C9500-NM-2Q is an optional network expansion module developed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It features two QSFP+ ports that support 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, providing high-throughput uplinks for enterprise backbone, aggregation, and core switching applications. The module is field-replaceable and hot-swappable, allowing installation or replacement without powering down the host switch, which helps reduce maintenance downtime. Designed for compatibility with Cisco Catalyst 9500 platforms, the C9500-NM-2Q supports scalable infrastructure growth while maintaining the performance and reliability required for modern high-speed networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eTwo QSFP+ Ports: Provides two high-speed 40 Gigabit Ethernet fiber uplink interfaces.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e40 Gigabit Performance: Supports data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps per port for bandwidth-intensive applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003ePlug-In Expansion Module: Adds uplink capacity without replacing the host Catalyst 9500 switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eHot-Swappable Design: Allows installation and replacement while the switch remains operational.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eEnterprise Network Integration: Designed for campus core, aggregation, and data center networking environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eField-Replaceable Module: Simplifies maintenance and future infrastructure upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eCisco Catalyst 9500 Compatibility: Engineered specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eInvestment Protection: Supports scalable network expansion while preserving existing switching infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eThe C9500-NM-2Q delivers the reliability and precision required for high-speed enterprise uplinks, core network connectivity, and scalable fiber infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52020115898666,"sku":"C9500-NM-2Q","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/0392\/4266\/files\/71t4yCc2wYL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1782853262","url":"https:\/\/iqelectro.com\/products\/cisco-c9500-nm-2q-2-port-40-gigabit-ethernet-qsfp-network-module-for-catalyst-9500-series-switches","provider":"IQElectro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}