The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches support two main network modules for uplink ports on certain models, specifically the C9500-16X and C9500-40X. These modules provide uplink connectivity options as follows:
- C9500-NM-8X: This network module has eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G) SFP/SFP+ ports. It supports any combination of standard SFP modules.
- C9500-NM-2Q: This network module has two 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40G) QSFP+ ports. It supports any combination of standard QSFP modules.
The switch should be operated with either a network module or a blank module installed in the uplink slot.
Regarding switch models that support these network modules:
- The C9500-16X and C9500-40X models support both the C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q network modules.
- Other models in the Catalyst 9500 Series do not support these network modules.
These uplink modules are field-replaceable and can be swapped without interrupting switch operations, providing flexibility and investment protection.
