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Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G + 2-Port 40G Managed Switch

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: C9500-16X-2Q-A UPC#: 889728133432
  • The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switch offers 16 high-performance 10G ports and 2 40G uplinks, making it ideal for enterprise campus core or aggregation layers. Designed for scalability, high availability, and advanced Layer 3 services, it supports extensive protocols and robust management tools for complex network architectures.
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  • 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks for high throughput
  • Switching capacity up to 480 Gbps and forwarding rate of 360 Mpps
  • Layer 3 routing with OSPF, PIM, VRRP, and policy-based routing
  • Extensive scalability with 64K MAC entries and 4000 VLAN IDs
  • Integrated MACsec encryption and QoS/ACL support for secure, optimized traffic control
  • Redundant hot-plug power supplies and 315,790 hours MTBF for high availability
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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers enterprise-grade aggregation performance with 10G and 40G port architecture and high throughput.
  • Redundancy and reliability features, including dual hot-swappable power supplies and long MTBF, reduce downtime.
  • Advanced management, security, and analytics capabilities support complex and scalable enterprise networks.

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-2Q-A is a high-density enterprise Layer 3 switch tailored for core networking environments demanding top-tier performance and flexibility. It features 16 x 10G Ethernet ports and 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports, delivering a switching capacity of up to 480 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 360 Mpps. With a wide range of Layer 3 routing protocols supported, this stackable, rack-mountable switch brings versatility and high-speed routing to aggregation points.

The switch supports 64K MAC address entries, 4000 VLAN IDs, and 512K NetFlow entries. It integrates MACsec encryption and advanced QoS, policy enforcement, and security features. An MTBF of over 315K hours, redundant hot-plug power supplies, and efficient front-to-rear airflow enhance reliability. Additional features include 16 GB RAM, integrated Wireshark, and TAA compliance to meet enterprise-class requirements in regulated environments.

It supports remote management via SNMP, NETCONF, and RESTCONF, and includes Cisco IOS Universal software. Its 1U design fits modern server racks, while comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures operation in global deployments.

Specifications

Primary Information
Network Device Type Switch
Model C9500-16X-2Q-A
Form Factor 1RU
Connectivity Technology Wired
Data Transfer Rate 40 Gbps
Networking / Ports Qty 22
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
RAM / Total Installed Size 16 GB
Flash Memory / Installed Size 16 GB
Networking Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1s,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.1x
Power / Device Type Power Supply
Media Layer Supported Layer 2 and Layer 3
Power / Voltage Required 90 to 264 VAC
MTBF 315790 hours
Features Automated device provisioning; API-driven configuration; Seamless software upgrades and patching

Interfaces / Ports
Interfaces 16-port 10G switch, 2 x 40GE Network Module

Service&Support
Service & Support Type Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 43222612

Network
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support none
PoE Power Consumption none
MAC Address Table Size 64000
Jumbo Frame Support 9198 bytes
Remote Management Protocol DHCP; IPv6; SNMP
Encryption Algorithm AES
Interfaces 16-port 10G switch, 2 x 40GE Network Module

Dimensions&Miscellaneous
Width 17.5 Inch
Depth 21.52 Inch
Height 1.73 Inch
Weight 10.7 Kg

Special Feature
Min Operating Temperature 0 Celsius
Max Operating Temperature 40 Celsius
Min Storage Temperature -20 Celsius
Max Storage Temperature 65 Celsius
COO CHINA / MEXICO / UNITED STATES
TAA compliance Yes

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