Cisco C9550-96L4D is the exact ordering identifier covered here, in the C9550 Series Smart Switches range. The reviewed specification records access ports: 96 x 50/25/10/1G SFP56; uplinks: 4 x 400/100/40G fixed uplinks; layer: L3. Use this guide to decide what to include in a configuration request, rather than treating similar model numbers as interchangeable.
Specifications that define this model
The values below retain the source qualifiers. A missing field is not evidence that a capability is included or absent.
| Specification | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Access ports | 96 x 50/25/10/1G SFP56 |
| Uplinks | 4 x 400/100/40G fixed uplinks |
| Layer | L3 |
| Management | Cloud or on-premises |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Power supplies | One 1100W AC PSU by default; optional secondary PSU |
| Licensing | Cisco Networking Subscription; Switching Advantage Core Fixed licence selected separately; new subscription minimum36 months |
How to evaluate this exact configuration
Access connections
Access connections for C9550-96L4D: 96 x 50/25/10/1G SFP56. List the endpoints, required link speeds and spare connections before choosing the switch count. Do not count an uplink socket as another equivalent copper endpoint port.
Uplink arrangement
Uplink arrangement for C9550-96L4D: 4 x 400/100/40G fixed uplinks. Match the upstream port format, cable or transceiver, link speed and intended redundancy. Retain every qualification in the stated uplink arrangement when preparing the bill of materials.
Power supply configuration
Power supply configuration for C9550-96L4D: One 1100W AC PSU by default; optional secondary PSU. Write the required supply quantity, input power and airflow into the quote. A supply slot and an included supply are different bill-of-materials items.
Compare nearby ordering codes
| Model | Access ports | Uplinks | Power supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9550-96L4D | 96 x 50/25/10/1G SFP56 | 4 x 400/100/40G fixed uplinks | One 1100W AC PSU by default; optional secondary PSU |
| C9550-24L4CD | 24 x 50/25/10/1G SFP56 | 4 x 100/40G or 2 x 400G fixed uplinks | One 750W AC PSU by default; optional secondary PSU |
| C9550-32C | 32 x 100/40G QSFP28 | Not recorded | One 750W AC PSU by default; optional secondary PSU |
These are specification comparisons, not statements that the models are drop-in replacements. Compare the configuration limits before choosing an alternative.
C9550-24L4CD manufacturer reference · C9550-32C manufacturer reference
Questions before you request a quote
Which product does C9550-96L4D identify?
It identifies Cisco C9550 Series Smart Switches 96-port fixed core switch. Keep C9550-96L4D on the requirement and quote; a family name alone does not fix the ordering configuration.
How is C9550-96L4D managed?
The recorded management approach is Cloud or on-premises. Confirm the software, management platform and deployment requirements for the offered configuration.
What should I check before ordering C9550-96L4D?
Start with the specification and configuration checks above, then state the quantity, destination and intended connections or platform. Ask for the exact contents of the offered configuration and identify every proposed substitution separately.
Build a clear requirement
Specify C9550-96L4D, quantity and delivery country, then add the configuration information discussed above. Keep accessories and any accepted alternative as separate lines. Request current pricing and availability rather than relying on an article for live commercial information.
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For the wider selection process, read the related buying guide.
Sources and scope
Document and identifier checks: 2026-10-17. Prepared from manufacturer documentation and the catalogue's recorded specifications; no hands-on benchmark is claimed. Confirm destination-specific options and configuration eligibility against the source documents. Prices, stock, delivery dates and coverage terms are not established by this guide.