| Manufacturer | Cisco | 
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module, Plug-In | 
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-NM-2Q= | 
| Product Type | Network Module | 
| Form Factor | Plug-In Module | 
| UPC | 889728035521 | 
| Device Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches | 
| Weight | 0.3 kg | 
| Power Requirements | Supplied by host chassis | 
Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module, Plug-In

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- Enables high-bandwidth data transfer with dual 40 Gbps ports, ideal for enterprise environments.
- Offers modular scalability through plug-in form factor, minimizing infrastructure disruption.
- TAA compliance allows for deployment in U.S. government and secure installations.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module (C9500-NM-2Q=) is designed to deliver two 40 Gbps ports of high-speed Ethernet through a plug-in module form factor. Compatible with Catalyst 9500 switches, it supports Gigabit Ethernet transport and data link protocols, making it suitable for high-throughput networking scenarios. The module is also TAA compliant, meeting federal procurement standards, and comes from COO: China/Mexico to support sourcing transparency.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Product Dimensions (W x D x H) | 3.15 x 8.27 x 1.12 in | 
| Product Dimensions (mm) | 80 x 210 x 28.5 mm | 
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) | 
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | 
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Management Interface | Managed via host Catalyst 9500 Series Switch | 
| Software License Requirement | Requires appropriate Cisco DNA or Network Advantage licensing on host switch | 
| Included Licensing | None (uses host switch license) | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Port Quantity | 2 | 
| Interface Type | QSFP+ | 
| Port Type | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbps | 
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet | 
| Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet | 
| Maximum Aggregate Throughput | 80 Gbps (full duplex) | 
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| Country of Origin | China / Mexico | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, CSA | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | MACsec Encryption Support | Depends on host switch configuration | 
| Traffic Segmentation | Supported via switch configuration | 
| Secure Boot | Available via host platform | 
| Trust Anchor Module (TAM) | Supported by Catalyst 9500 platform | 
 
              