{"product_id":"c9500-nm-2q-cisco-catalyst-9500-2x40gbe-network-module","title":"C9500-NM-2Q Cisco Catalyst 9500 2x40GBE Network Module","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco C9500-NM-2Q Catalyst 9500 2-Port 40G Network Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance 40GbE Expansion for Catalyst 9500 Series Core Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eCisco Catalyst C9500-NM-2Q\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance 40 Gigabit Ethernet network module engineered to extend the uplink capacity of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series core switches. Featuring two QSFP+ ports, this hot-swappable module delivers up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e80 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling high-speed connectivity between core, distribution, and data center layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eDesigned for modern enterprise and campus core environments, the C9500-NM-2Q eliminates network bottlenecks by providing scalable, high-density 40G uplinks. It supports a wide range of Cisco QSFP+ transceivers and direct-attach copper cables, allowing flexible deployment from short-range connections to long-distance fiber links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eWith seamless integration into Cisco IOS XE and Cisco DNA Center, the module ensures simplified deployment, centralized management, and enhanced operational visibility. Its hot-pluggable design enables installation or replacement without powering down the switch, ensuring continuous uptime for mission-critical networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eIdeal for enterprise core aggregation, high-speed campus backbones, and data center interconnects, the Cisco C9500-NM-2Q provides the scalability, performance, and investment protection required for evolving high-bandwidth infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco Catalyst C9500-NM-2Q Network Module\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/catalyst-9500-series-switches\/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst C9500-NM-2Q - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Catalyst C9500-NM-2Q Network Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\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\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePluggable Network Expansion 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