Cisco SKU C9500-16X-A

Cisco C9500-16X-A Switch

Managed, Rack-mountable, 16 x 10G SFP+ ports, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Advantage License

Form factor	1 RU
Switching capacity	Up to 480 Gbps

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The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-A Switch is built for high-performance enterprise networks, offering robust Layer 3 routing and automation capabilities. Featuring 16 non-blocking 10G Ethernet ports, this switch is perfect for core and aggregation layers in data centers and large campus environments. Powered by Cisco’s Network Advantage license, it supports advanced routing protocols and provides seamless network management and security.

Product Family	Catalyst 9500
Product Type	Ethernet Switch
Cisco IOS Software	Network Advantage
Number of Ports	16
1G port density	16+8*
10G port density	16+8*
25G port density	–
40G port density	2
100G port density	–
10G port density with breakout cable	8*
25G port density with breakout cable	–
FAN-T4-R (Max # of fans)	Yes (5)
C9K-T1-FANTRAY (Max # of fans)	No
Power Supply Selection	PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R
Input Voltage	90 to 264 VAC
Dimensions (HxWxD) Inches	1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52
Weight	23.6 lb (10.7 kg)
Rack Units (RU)	1 RU
Minimum Software Requirements	Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1
Software Features	Network Advantage
IoT integration PTP (IEEE1588v2)	+
Security MACsec-256, WAN MACsec	–
DRAM	16 GB
Flash Memory	16 GB
Switching Capacity	Up to 480 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	Up to 360 Mpps
Total Number of MAC addresses	Up to 64,000
Total Number of IPv4 routes (Indirect Routes)	Up to 64,000 indirect
Total Number of IPv6 (NDP and Direct Routes)	Up to 40,000 host
Total Number of IPv6 routes (Indirect Routes)	Up to 32,000 indirect

VLAN IDs	4,094
Total Number of IPv4 Multicast Routes	Up to 32,000
Total Number of IPv6 Multicast Routes	Up to 16,000
QoS ACL Scale	Up to 18,000
Security ACL Scale	Up to 18,000
FNF entries	Up to 512,000
Jumbo Frame	9,198 bytes
PVST Instances	300
STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for PVST	13,000
STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for MST	13,000
Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs)	1,000
Operating Temperature	32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Operating Altitude	Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C
Relative humidity operating and nonoperating (noncondensing)	Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
Mean-time between failures (MTBF)	315,790
Safety Certifications	UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 AS/NZS 60950-1 GB4943
C9500-NM-8X	Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Network Module 8-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with SFP/SFP+
C9500-NM-2Q	Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Network Module 2-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet with QSFP+
C9500- ACCKIT-19I=	Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series – 19″ rack mount
C9500- ACCKIT-23I=	Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series – 23″ rack mount
C9500- 4PT-KIT=	Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series
PWR-C4-950WAC-R	950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling
PWR-C4-950WDC-R	950W DC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling
C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y	Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y	Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y	Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y	Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y	Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y	Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU

Key Features

16 x 10G Ethernet Ports : Delivers high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications.
Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology : Simplifies network management and enables redundancy across multiple switches.
Advanced Layer 3 Routing : Supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS for dynamic routing and network segmentation.
Energy-Efficient : Compliant with IEEE 802.3az standards to minimize power consumption while maintaining performance.
Network Advantage License : Unlocks advanced routing, automation, and security features for comprehensive enterprise network management.

Technical Overview

Recommended for : Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campus environments.
Ports : 16 x 10G SFP+ ports
Switching Capacity : 480 Gbps
Forwarding Rate : 360 Mpps
Layer 3 Features : OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VRF-Lite
Management : Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center
Licensing : Network Advantage
Energy Efficiency : Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-efficient operations.