Cisco C9550 Series Smart Switches Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco C9550 Series Smart Switches Hardware Installation Guide

Install and remove an SSD

Updated: September 30, 2026

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Instructions to install and remove an SSD from the Cisco C9550 Series Smart switches.

This section describes how to install and remove an SSD from the Cisco C9550 Series Smart switches while the switch is operational.

Install an SSD module

Procedure

  1. Remove the screws on the blank cover of the SSD module slot on the switch and store it for future use.

  2. Insert the SATA SSD module into the USB 3.0 SSD module slot, and firmly push it in.

    For information about the SATA SSD modules, refer to M2 SSD module section.

  3. To ensure that the SSD module is inserted correctly, verify that the LED on the SSD module turns solid green.

Remove an SSD module

SATA SSD module is available as a field-replaceable unit (FRU). The SSD module has a button which facilitates hot-swapping of the module. To prevent data loss, press the hot-swap button to request for removal and wait for the system to confirm a safe-removal by turning off the SSD status LED.

Procedure

  1. Use a pin to press the reset button to hot-swap the SSD module.

    The system powers down the SSD module and the port and the LED turns off indicating that the module is ready for removal.

    The switch console displays messages indicating a safe removal.

  2. Remove the SSD module from the module slot and insert the blank slot cover.