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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
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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

Product Overview
Type Layer 3 Managed Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable 1U
Weight 23.59 lbs
Power Requirements AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Power Redundancy Yes
Power Provided 950 Watt
Fan Configuration Front-to-rear airflow
MTBF 315,790 hours
Processor 2.4 GHz
RAM 16 GB
Flash Memory 16 GB
Built-in Devices RFID tag
Status Indicators Status
Software Included Cisco IOS Universal

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin CHINA / MEXICO / UNITED STATES
TAA Compliance Yes
Regulatory Compliance FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, CISPR 22/24, EN 61000 series, VCCI Class A
Certifications UL 60950-1, ICES-003, AS/NZS 60950-1, EN 300 386

Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm 256-bit AES
Security Features MACsec, ACL support, Private VLAN, DHCP snooping
Routing Protocols OSPF, RIP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, RIPng
QoS Support Yes - CBWFQ, WRED
VLAN Support 4000 VLAN IDs, Private VLAN, Q-in-Q
Number of NetFlow Entries 512,000
ACL Capacity 18,000 QoS ACL, 18,000 Security ACL

Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
SFP+ Ports 2 x 10GBase-X SFP+
QSFP+ Ports 2 x 40GBase-X QSFP+
Interface Type 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet
Switching Capacity 480 Gbps
Forwarding Rate 360 Mpps
Jumbo Frame Support 9198 bytes
MAC Address Table Size 64K entries

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.5 in
Depth 21.5 in
Height 1.7 in
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 90% (non-condensing)
Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
Max Storage Temperature 149 °F
Humidity Range Storage 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface SNMP 1/3, RMON 1/2, NETCONF, RESTCONF, TFTP
Software Licensing Network Advantage
Included Management Features Integrated Wireshark, Flexible NetFlow (FNF)