Product Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Model | C9K-F3-SSD-480GB |
Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series Switches |
Storage Capacity | 480 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
Interface | U.2 (NVMe) |
Designed For | Enterprise networking storage expansion |
Use Case | System logging, application caching, persistent telemetry |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
NAND Flash Type | Enterprise-grade NAND |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2 million hours |
Endurance (Drive Writes Per Day) | 3 DWPD |
Power Consumption (Active) | 5 Watts (typical) |
Power Consumption (Idle) | 1.1 Watts (typical) |
Weight | Approx. 120 g |
Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 480GB SSD (C9K-F3-SSD-480GB)


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- Purpose-built for Cisco Catalyst 9500X series ensures full compatibility and performance alignment
- TAA compliance supports usage in government and regulated sectors demanding secure sourcing
- Enterprise-grade SSD design promises longevity and low failure rates in critical applications
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 480GB SSD (Model C9K-F3-SSD-480GB) is a dedicated enterprise solid-state storage module designed to integrate with Cisco Catalyst 9500X switches. With 480GB of SSD capacity, it supports data-intensive enterprise applications. TAA compliance and manufacturing in Singapore make it ideal for government-regulated environments. Its robust design and compatibility improve system uptime and ensure long-term reliability in mission-critical deployments. Note: No additional specifications are available.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 69.85 mm x 7 mm x 100 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Shock Resistance | 1000G (Max), 0.5 ms |
Vibration Resistance (Operating) | 2.17 Grms (7–800 Hz) |
Vibration Resistance (Non-operating) | 3.13 Grms (10–2000 Hz) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Plug and Play Compatibility | Yes (Cisco Catalyst 9500X) |
License Required | No |
Interfaces
Interface Type | U.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4) |
Interface Protocol | NVMe 1.3 |
Maximum Sequential Read Speed | Up to 3000 MB/s |
Maximum Sequential Write Speed | Up to 1000 MB/s |
Data Reliability | End-to-end data protection with ECC |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Singapore |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Halogen-Free | Yes |
CE Marked | Yes |
FCC Certification | Yes |
UL Certification | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Erase | Yes |
Power-Loss Protection | Yes |
Data Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption |