• Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A Catalyst 9300 switch with 16x10GbE SFP+ ports
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Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A | Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, 2x 40G QSFP+, Layer 3

C9500-16X-2Q-A

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Description

The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-2Q-A is an enterprise-class core and aggregation switch designed for high-performance campus and data center deployments. It features 16 x 10GbE SFP+ ports with 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports pre-installed via network module, delivering up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and 360 Mpps forwarding rate. Powered by a quad-core x86 2.4GHz CPU and Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC, it includes Network Advantage licensing for advanced Layer 3 routing, SD-Access, MACsec encryption, and comprehensive network automation through Cisco Catalyst Center.

Features

UADP 2.0 ASIC with programmable pipeline for advanced packet processing
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs
- SD-Access ready for policy-based automation and network segmentation
- MACsec 256-bit encryption for line-rate data confidentiality
- StackWise Virtual for simplified management and redundancy across 2 switches
- Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO)
- Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) for maintenance without downtime
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and Private VLANs
- Spanning Tree Protocol: PVST+, Rapid PVST+, MST (IEEE 802.1s)
- Link Aggregation (LACP): IEEE 802.3ad
- IPv6 routing and dual-stack support
- Comprehensive QoS: 8 egress queues, DSCP/CoS marking, priority queuing
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588v2 for sub-microsecond accuracy
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az)
- Comprehensive security: IEEE 802.1X, port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection
- Programmable APIs: NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, Python scripting
- Flexible SDM ASIC templates for optimized resource allocation
- Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC or DC)
- Redundant hot-swappable fans
- Cisco DNA and Catalyst Center integration for automation and analytics
- Application hosting with up to 120 GB USB 3.0 or 960 GB SATA SSD storage

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Technical Specifications

16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
- 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports (via C9500-NM-2Q module)
- Switching capacity: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex
- Forwarding rate: Up to 360 Mpps
- CPU: 4-core x86 2.4 GHz processor
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- Flash storage: 16 GB internal
- MAC address table: Up to 64,000 entries
- IPv4 routes: Up to 64,000 indirect, up to 80,000 host routes
- VLAN support: Up to 4,000 VLAN IDs
- Hardware adjacencies: 32,000 (UADP 2.0)
- Layer 3 routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS
- StackWise Virtual support: Up to 2 switches
- Power supply: 950W AC (1 included, supports dual redundant 1+1)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 inches (1RU)
- Weight: 23.6 lbs (10.7 kg)
- Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Management: CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, RESTCONF
- Network Advantage license included

FAQs

Q: What uplink modules are included with the C9500-16X-2Q-A?
A: This SKU includes the C9500-NM-2Q network module pre-installed, providing 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports in addition to the 16 x 10GbE SFP+ base ports.

Q: Does this switch support stacking?
A: Yes, the C9500-16X-2Q-A supports StackWise Virtual technology, allowing up to 2 switches to be virtually stacked using high-speed Ethernet connections (10G or 40G) without dedicated stacking cables or modules.

Q: Can I use 1 Gigabit SFP transceivers in the 10G SFP+ ports?
A: Yes, the 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports are backward compatible with 1 Gigabit SFP modules such as GLC-T (1000BASE-T copper) and GLC-SX-MMD (1000BASE-SX fiber), making it flexible for mixed-speed deployments.

Q: What license tier is included and what features does it provide?
A: The switch includes Cisco Network Advantage licensing, providing advanced Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS), SD-Access, MACsec 256-bit encryption, advanced QoS, StackWise Virtual, and full programmability via open APIs.

Q: Is this switch suitable for data center core or campus aggregation?
A: Yes, the C9500-16X-2Q-A is purpose-built for both enterprise campus core/aggregation and data center top-of-rack deployments, offering non-blocking 10G performance, high-speed 40G uplinks, and robust Layer 3 capabilities with NSF/SSO redundancy.

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