| Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps (full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | 360 Mpps |
| Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
| Redundant Power Supply | Yes |
| Installed Power Supplies | 2 |
| Max Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
| Power Provided | 950 Watt |
| MTBF | 315,790 hours |
| Processor | 1 x 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB |
| Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
| Included Software | Cisco IOS Universal |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G Switch, 1Y DNA Advantage (C9500-16X-1A)
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- 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet + 2 x 10G SFP+ ports with up to 480 Gbps switching capacity
- Layer 3 managed switch with support for OSPF, RIP, IGMP, PIM, and policy-based routing
- 16 GB RAM and 16 GB flash memory with 2.4 GHz processor for high-performance compute
- Supports MACsec encryption, MPLS, VRF, QoS, ACLs, and integrated Wireshark
- Dual hot-plug power supplies delivering 950W and front-to-rear airflow design
- Advanced monitoring protocols: SNMP, RMON, NETCONF, RESTCONF, FNF up to 512,000 entries
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- Delivers carrier-grade speed and scalability ideal for enterprise core or aggregation layers
- TAA-compliant and engineered for U.S. federal government environments with robust certification
- Bundled with 1-Year DNA Advantage license and Cisco IOS Universal for advanced automation and security
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-16X-1A is a 1U rack-mountable, Layer 3 managed switch supporting high-throughput networking with 16 x 10G Ethernet ports and 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks. It delivers impressive performance with up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and 360 Mpps forwarding rate. Advanced networking features include MACsec encryption, MPLS, L3VPN, NSR, VRF, and ACL support, and it utilizes 16 GB RAM and a 2.4 GHz processor for policy-intensive workloads. With dual hot-plug 950W power supplies, front-to-rear airflow, and integrated Wireshark and FNF analytics, it supports mission-critical networks. Designed for federal compliance with TAA and robust IEEE standards, it is backed by a limited lifetime warranty and Cisco IOS Universal software for long-term operability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Remote Management Protocols | SNMP 1/3, RMON 1/2, TFTP, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
| Cloud Features | Integrated Wireshark, Flexible NetFlow (FNF) |
| Licensing Type | 1-Year DNA Advantage License Included |
Routing & Features
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP 1/2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, RIPng |
| Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) | Supported |
| Trunking & VLAN Features | Q-in-Q, VLAN IDs: 4000, SVIs: 4000 |
| Multicast Support | 16000 multicast entries |
| FNF Entries | 512,000 entries |
| NSF & High Availability | NSF, NSR, HSRP, VRRP, Rapid PVST+ |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | United States |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1D, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ae, 802.1s, 802.1ae, 802.3ba |
| Additional Certification Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, FCC Part 15 A, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN 300 386, EN 60950-1 |
Interfaces
| Total Ports | 18 |
| 10G RJ-45 Ports | 16 |
| 10G SFP+ Ports | 2 |
| Interface Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| MAC Address Table Size | 64K entries |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES |
| MACsec Encryption | Supported |
| Access Control Lists (ACL) | Supported: QoS ACL scale 18,000; Security ACL scale 18,000 |
| Private VLAN | Supported |
| VRF Support | Supported |
| Firewall / Policy Features | Policy-based Routing (PBR), NSR, CoAP support |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 in x 17.5 in x 21.5 in |
| Weight | 23.59 lbs |
| Airflow | Front-to-rear |
| Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
| Humidity Operating Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Min Storage Temperature | -4 °F |
| Max Storage Temperature | 149 °F |
| Humidity Storage Range | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
