• 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, Network Advantage

C9500-16X-A

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Description

The Catalyst 9500 C9500-16X-A is a fixed 1RU Layer 3 switch built for enterprise campus core and aggregation, small data-centre top-of-rack or aggregation roles, and SD-Access fabric border and control-plane duties that need 10G connectivity. It runs Cisco IOS XE on the UADP 2.0 ASIC.

The base unit provides 16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports with up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 360 Mpps. Table sizes reach 64,000 MAC addresses and 64,000 indirect IPv4 routes, with 16 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of flash. This SKU ships with the Network Advantage perpetual licence tier and no network module fitted, which sets it apart from sibling SKUs with a different licence tier or uplink configuration. It supports Cisco Smart Licensing, and an optional DNA or Catalyst Advantage subscription can be added.

An optional uplink network module can be added: the C9500-NM-8X adds 8 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports for up to 24 ports, or the C9500-NM-2Q adds 2 x 40G QSFP+. Power is supplied by dual 1+1 redundant hot-swap supplies (PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R) with a field-replaceable FAN-T4-R fan tray. Optics compatibility follows the Cisco TMG matrix.

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Features

- Cisco IOS XE with NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI/gNOI and YANG programmability, plus streaming telemetry
- Cisco StackWise Virtual with SSO and ISSU for high availability
- Container-based application hosting with optional SATA SSD storage
- 256-bit MACsec encryption with image signing, Secure Boot and Trust Anchor Module
- MPLS Layer 3 VPN, EoMPLS, VPLS and BGP EVPN VXLAN fabric support
- Software-Defined Access support for control plane, border and edge roles
- Flexible NetFlow with NFv9 and IPFIX export
- Flexible SDM ASIC templates for Distribution, Core and NAT roles
- Redundant hot-swap Platinum-rated power supplies

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

- Ports: 16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+
- Port expansion: up to 24 x 1/10G with C9500-NM-8X module
- 40G option: 2 x 40G QSFP+ with C9500-NM-2Q module
- ASIC: UADP 2.0
- Switching capacity: up to 480 Gbps
- Forwarding rate: up to 360 Mpps
- MAC addresses: up to 64,000
- IPv4 routes (indirect): up to 64,000
- IPv6 routes (indirect): up to 32,000
- IPv4 multicast routes: up to 32,000
- Security ACL scale (v4/v6): up to 18,000/9,000
- DRAM: 16 GB
- Flash: 16 GB
- VLAN IDs: 4,094
- Jumbo frames: 9,198 bytes
- Form factor: 1 RU
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.39 x 44.45 x 54.66 cm
- Weight (chassis with 2 power supplies and built-in fan): 10.7 kg
- Power supply options: PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950W AC) or PWR-C4-950WDC-R (950W DC)
- Input voltage (AC): 90 to 264 VAC
- Fan tray: FAN-T4-R, front-to-back airflow
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C up to 10,000 ft; up to 45 C up to 6,000 ft
- Management: out-of-band RJ-45 and USB-mini type B
- Minimum software: Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1
- Licence tier: Network Advantage

FAQs

Q: Which licence tier does the C9500-16X-A include?
A: It ships with the Network Advantage perpetual licence tier, indicated by the -A suffix. Cisco Smart Licensing is used, and an optional DNA Advantage or Catalyst Advantage subscription can be added for 3, 5 or 7 years.

Q: Can I add more ports to this switch?
A: Yes. The C9500-NM-8X network module adds 8 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports for up to 24 in total, and the C9500-NM-2Q adds 2 x 40G QSFP+ ports.

Q: What power supplies does it use?
A: It takes dual 1+1 redundant hot-swap supplies, either PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950W AC) or PWR-C4-950WDC-R (950W DC). If only one supply is installed it must be in bay 1.

Q: Does it support StackWise Virtual?
A: Yes. Cisco StackWise Virtual is supported, giving stateful switchover and in-service software upgrade capability for high availability.

Q: How does it differ from other C9500-16X variants?
A: This SKU carries the Network Advantage licence tier and ships with no network module. Other C9500-16X variants differ by licence tier or module configuration.

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