• Cisco C9500-16X-A 16-port 10G SFP+ switch with modular uplinks
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Cisco C9500-16X-A | Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, Layer 3, Network Advantage

C9500-16X-A

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Description

The Cisco C9500-16X-A is an enterprise-class core and aggregation Layer 3 switch designed for high-performance campus networks and data center environments. Featuring 16 x 10G SFP+ ports with modular expansion capabilities, this switch delivers 480 Gbps switching capacity and 360 Mpps forwarding performance in a compact 1RU form factor. Powered by the Network Advantage license, it unlocks advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VRF-Lite, along with StackWise Virtual technology for high availability and MACsec encryption for end-to-end security.

Features

Layer 3 routing: Full support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, PIM, and MPLS L2/L3 VPNs
- StackWise Virtual: Enables clustering of two switches into a single logical unit for high availability and simplified management
- MACsec 256-bit encryption: Provides end-to-end data protection with line-rate encryption on all ports
- Advanced security: Trust Anchor secure boot, Cisco TrustSec for segmentation, and 802.1X authentication
- VRF-Lite and EVPN: Support for network virtualization and multi-tenancy environments
- Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC: Delivers wire-speed performance, deep packet buffers (80 MB dedicated low-latency), and programmable packet processing
- Software-Defined Access (SD-Access): Full integration with Cisco DNA for automated network provisioning, segmentation, and policy enforcement
- Model-driven telemetry: Real-time streaming telemetry for advanced network analytics and monitoring
- QoS and traffic management: Advanced queuing, classification, and policing capabilities
- Multicast support: PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP v1/v2/v3, and MLD snooping
- IPv6 ready: Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support with routing and management
- Redundant power and cooling: Dual hot-swappable power supply bays and five hot-swappable fans for maximum uptime
- Energy efficiency: IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet support and platinum-rated power supplies
- Flexible management: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF APIs, Cisco DNA Center, and web-based GUI

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Technical Specifications

16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports (1G/10G capable)
- Modular expansion slot supporting up to 8 x 10G SFP+ or 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplinks
- Switching capacity: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex
- Forwarding rate: Up to 360 Mpps (million packets per second)
- Powered by Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC with x86 quad-core 2.4 GHz CPU
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 DRAM, 16 GB Flash storage
- MAC address table: Up to 64,000 addresses
- IPv4 routes: Up to 64,000 indirect, up to 80,000 host routes
- IPv6 routes: Up to 32,000 indirect, up to 40,000 host routes
- VLAN support: Up to 4,000 VLAN IDs and SVIs
- ACL scale: Up to 18,000 QoS and Security ACL entries
- Jumbo frame support: Up to 9,198 bytes
- Power supply: Dual hot-swappable bays, PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R (950W max, sold separately)
- Redundant hot-swappable fans: 5 x FAN-T4-R (front-to-back cooling)
- Operating system: Cisco IOS XE (minimum 16.5.1a)
- 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° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
- Input voltage: 90 to 264 VAC
- Management: CLI, SNMP, web GUI, Cisco DNA Center, model-driven telemetry
- Certifications: IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet compliant

FAQs

Q: What license is included with the C9500-16X-A?
A: The C9500-16X-A comes pre-installed with the Cisco Network Advantage license, which enables full Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS), MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, VRF-Lite, advanced security features, network segmentation, and programmability via Cisco DNA Center integration.

Q: Can I expand the port capacity of this switch?
A: Yes, the C9500-16X-A features one modular network module slot that supports expansion modules such as the C9500-NM-8X (8 x 10G SFP+ ports) or C9500-NM-2Q (2 x 40G QSFP+ ports), allowing you to add high-speed uplinks or additional connectivity as needed.

Q: Does this switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No, the C9500-16X-A does not support PoE. All 16 SFP+ ports are data-only. If you require PoE capabilities, consider other models in the Catalyst 9500 or 9300 series that offer PoE support.

Q: What high-availability features are supported?
A: The C9500-16X-A supports StackWise Virtual technology for multi-chassis redundancy, dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies, and redundant hot-swappable fans. It also features Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR), NSF/SSO (Non-Stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover), and Trust Anchor secure boot for mission-critical deployments.

Q: Is this switch compatible with Cisco DNA Center?
A: Yes, the C9500-16X-A is fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Catalyst Center for centralized network management, automation, telemetry, and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) deployments. It also supports third-party SDN platforms via programmable APIs.

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