| Product Type | Managed Switch | 
| Model | C9500-16X | 
| Form Factor | 1RU | 
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | 
| Media Layer Supported | Layer 2, Layer 3 | 
| RAM (Installed) | 16 GB | 
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 
| MAC Address Table Size | Up to 64000 | 
| Power Device Type | Internal Power Supply | 
| Voltage Required | 90 to 264 VAC | 
| MTBF | 315790 hours | 
| Weight | 23.6 lbs. | 
Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X 16-Port 10G Switch, K12

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- Designed for modern enterprise and educational networks requiring high-bandwidth aggregation features
- Enhanced security and reliability with MACsec encryption and industry-standard protocol support
- Long-term ROI with durable hardware components, wide temperature tolerance, and lifetime hardware warranty
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X is a high-performance, 16-port 10G switch optimized for enterprise and educational networks. It supports Layer 2/3 protocols including RIPv2, RIPng, and OSPFv2, with MACsec encryption securing your data path. Equipped with 16GB RAM and 16GB flash memory, it handles demanding network loads. With 1/10G Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, management via VLAN, IPv4, and IPv6, and IEEE compliance, it fits seamlessly into modern infrastructures. A durable 1RU design and MTBF of over 315,000 hours ensure reliable long-term service. Includes an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | UNITED STATES | 
| TAA Compliance | Yes | 
| Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60825-1, EN 60825-2, FCC Part 15 Class A, VCCI Class A | 
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3, 802.3ad, 802.3ae | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Encryption Algorithm | MACsec | 
| Access Control | 802.1x port-based authentication | 
| Secure Boot | Yes | 
| Authenticated Images | Yes | 
                      Warranty
                      
                    
                    | Service & Support | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Total Ports | 22 | 
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 16 | 
| 1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 2 | 
| Management Ports | 1 x USB mini-B console, 1 x RJ-45 console, 1 x USB Type-A | 
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Width | 17.5 Inch | 
| Depth | 21.52 Inch | 
| Height | 1.73 Inch | 
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius | 
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius | 
| Min Storage Temperature | -20 Celsius | 
| Max Storage Temperature | 65 Celsius | 
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) | 
| Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Remote Management Protocols | VLAN, IPv4, IPv6 | 
| Management Options | Cisco DNA Center, Web UI, CLI, SNMP | 
| Included Licensing | None (Cisco DNA subscriptions sold separately) | 
                      Routing & Switching Features
                      
                    
                    | Routing Protocols | RIPv2, RIPng, OSPFv2 | 
| IPv6 Support | Yes | 
| Stacking Support | Virtual Switching System (VSS) | 
| Forwarding Rate | 480 Mpps | 
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps | 
 
              