Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-A 16x10G SFP+ Switch, Advantage License
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Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation Ethernet Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-A is a 1 RU fixed-port enterprise core and aggregation switch built for U.S. campus and data-center deployments—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors. It features sixteen 1/10 Gbps SFP+ downlink ports plus a hot-swappable network-module slot (up to 8 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ or 2 × 40 Gbps QSFP+) powered by a multi-core x86 CPU and Cisco UADP ASIC. With up to 480 Gbps of full-duplex switching capacity and a 360 Mpps forwarding rate, it runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license for advanced Layer 2/3 services, programmability, and enterprise-grade security—fully manageable via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud monitoring.
Overview
Highlights
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Ports & Uplink Expansion
16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ fixed downlinks plus one C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q module slot for flexible uplink options. -
High Performance
Up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and up to 360 Mpps wire-speed forwarding for low-latency east-west traffic. -
Advanced Layer 2/3 Services
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs; STP/RSTP/MSTP; LACP; static and dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP); MPLS L2/L3 VPNs; VXLAN/EVPN; NAT; comprehensive QoS. -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Resilience
Wire-rate MACsec (802.1ae); Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module; Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO); redundant platinum-rated power supplies and fans. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Open APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI); NX-API/Python SDK; on-box scripting; streaming telemetry; deep integration with Cisco Catalyst Center and Meraki cloud for zero-touch automation. -
Flexible Management
CLI, embedded Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet/HTTPS/SSH, “Plug and Play” via Catalyst Center or Meraki, USB/mini-USB console.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C9500-NM-8X | Network Module | 8-port 1/10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ uplink module |
| C9500-NM-2Q | Network Module | 2-port 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplink module |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | Power Supply | 950 W AC PSU with front-to-back airflow (supports 1+1 redundant configuration) |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial console cable for CLI access |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B console cable for out-of-band management |
| C9500-ACCKITH-19I= | Rack-Mount Kit | High-end 19″ rack-mount accessory kit for Catalyst 9500 Series |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9500-16X-A | C9500-16X-E | C9500-24X-A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports & Expansion | 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot | 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot | 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 8-port NM slot |
| License | Network Advantage | Network Essentials | Network Advantage |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps full-duplex | 480 Gbps full-duplex | 960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 360 Mpps | 360 Mpps | 720 Mpps |
| Ideal Use Case | Advanced aggregation with deep services | Essentials aggregation with core services | Higher-density aggregation with expansion |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | C9500-16X-A |
| Description | Catalyst 9500 16-port 10 Gbps SFP+ switch, Network Advantage license |
| Feature Set | Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage license |
| Fixed Ports | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ auto-sensing |
| Network Module Slot | 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 360 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| DRAM / Flash | 16 GB DDR4; 16 GB flash |
| CPU | Quad-core x86, 2.4 GHz |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, NETCONF/RESTCONF, NX-API, Telnet/HTTPS/SSH, Catalyst Center, Meraki cloud, USB/mini-USB console |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual for active-active resiliency |
| Security | IEEE 802.1ae MACsec, Secure Boot, NSF/SSO, Trust Anchor Module, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+ |
| Power Supply | 1 × PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950 W AC), front-to-back airflow; 1+1 redundancy supported |
| Fans | Field-replaceable N+1 redundant fans |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.73″ × 17.5″ × 21.52″ (43.9 × 444.5 × 546.6 mm) |
| Weight | 23.6 lb (10.7 kg) |
| Operating Temp. / Humidity | 32 °F–104 °F (0 °C–40 °C); 5–90% non-condensing |
| Certifications & Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A; UL/CSA; CE; RoHS |
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