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Cisco C9500X-28C8D-E | 28x100G + 8x400G, Non‑PoE, Uplinks: 8x400G, License: Network Essentials

SKU:C9500X-28C8D-E

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Description

High-density 100/400GbE fixed core switch for campus and aggregation with the Network Essentials feature set. Combines QSFP28 100G and QSFP‑DD 400G interfaces for flexible high-speed connectivity and supports resilient operation with hot-swappable power and fans. Ideal for core roles needing robust baseline L2/L3 services with an upgrade path to Network Advantage for advanced capabilities.

Features

- 28x100G + 8x400G for scalable campus core connectivity
- Baseline enterprise features with Network Essentials
- Redundant, hot-swappable power and cooling
- QSFP28 and QSFP‑DD media flexibility
- Upgrade path to Network Advantage

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.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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FAQs

Q: Is PoE available on any ports?
A: No. This model is a data-only platform without PoE.

Q: What is the difference between Network Essentials and Advantage?
A: Essentials provides foundational L2/L3 enterprise features, while Advantage adds advanced routing, segmentation, and additional services.

Q: Can I upgrade from Essentials to Advantage later?
A: Yes. You can upgrade the license to Network Advantage to unlock advanced features.

Q: Does it support 400G breakout?
A: Breakout is supported when using compatible optics and with appropriate software configuration.

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 28x 100GbE (QSFP28) + 8x 400GbE (QSFP‑DD)
- PoE: None (data-only)
- Uplinks: 8x 400GbE (QSFP‑DD)
- License tier: Network Essentials
- Layer support: Foundational L2/L3 enterprise features
- Breakout support: Optic-dependent (e.g., 400G to 4x100G, where supported)
- High availability: Dual hot-swappable PSU bays; hot-swappable fan modules
- Stacking/virtualization: Supports campus core virtualization (platform/OS dependent)
- Security and QoS: Policy-based segmentation and QoS (feature availability varies by license)
- Optics compatibility: QSFP28 (100G) and QSFP‑DD (400G) transceivers and DAC/AOC cables

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