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Cisco C9500-12Q-E Switch

Cisco C9500-12Q-E Switch

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  • Managed, Rack-mountable, 12 x 40G ports, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
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Properties Cisco C9500-12Q-E
Description Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License
Product Family Catalyst 9500
Product Type Ethernet Switch
Cisco IOS Software Network Essentials
Number of Ports 12
Port Density
(* with uplink module)
1G port density -
10G port density -
25G port density -
40G port density 12
100G port density -
10G port density with breakout cable 48
25G port density with breakout cable -
Fans and Fan trays
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 18.0 in
Weight 20.99 lb (9.52 kg)
Rack Units (RU) 1 RU
Minimum Software Requirements Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.6.1
Software Features
Network Essentials
Switch fundamentals
Layer 2, Routed Access (RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF Up to 1000 routes),PBR, PIM Stub Multicast (up to 1000 routes)), PVLAN, VRRP, PBR, CDP, QoS, FHS, 802.1x, Macsec-128, CoPP, SXP, IP SLA Responder, SSO
+
Advanced switch capabilities and scale
BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, BSR, MSDP, PIM SM, PIM SSM, PIM-BIDIR, IP SLA, OSPF
-
Network segmentation
VRF, VXLAN, LISP, BGP-EVPN2, TrustSec2, SGT2, MPLS, mVPN2
-
Automation
NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI/gNOI, YANG, PnP Agent, ZTP/Open PnP, GuestShell (On-Box Python)
+
Telemetry and visibility
Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, RSPAN
+
High availability and resiliency
GIR, NSF, ISSU2, StackWise Virtual, SMU
-
IoT integration
PTP (IEEE1588v2)
-
Security
MACsec-256, WAN MACsec
-
Cisco trustworthy solutions
Trust Anchor module, Secure Boot, Image Signing, Modern Crypto, Runtime Defenses
+

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[specifications]

Specifications C9500-12Q-E
DRAM 16 GB
Flash Memory 16 GB
Switching Capacity Up to 960 Gbps
Forwarding Rate‚ Up to 720 Mpps
Total Number of MAC addresses Up to 64,000
Total Number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] + Direct Routes) Up to 80,000 host
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) 276,430
Safety Certifications UL 60950-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
EN 60950-1
IEC 60950-1
AS/NZS 60950-1
GB4943
EMI and EMC
compliance
‚ 47 CFR Part 15 Class A
‚ CNS13438: 2006 Class A
‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1
‚ EN61000-3-2: 2014
‚ EN61000-3-3: 2013
‚ ICES-003 Issue 6: 2016 Class A
‚ KN 32: 2015 Class A
‚ TCVN 7189: 2009 Class A
‚ EN 55032:2012/ AC:2013 Class A
‚ EN 55032:2015 Class A
‚ CISPR 32 Edition 2 Class A
‚ V-2/2015.04 Class A
‚ V-3/2015.04 Class A
‚ CISPR24: 2010 + A1: 2015
‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1
‚ EN55024: 2010 + A1: 2015
‚ KN35: 2015
‚ TCVN 7317: 2003

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[accesories]

Stacking accessories
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 moun
C9500- 4PT-KIT= Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series
Power Supplies
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
Licenses
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

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Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-E Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-E Switch is a high-performance solution designed for next-generation enterprise networks, offering scalability and efficiency with 12 non-blocking 40G Ethernet ports. This switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campuses and data centers. Powered by Cisco’s Network Essentials license, it supports critical Layer 3 routing and automation features to optimize network performance and security.

Key Features:

  • 12 x 40G Ethernet Ports: Provides high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for data-intensive environments.
  • Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Enables seamless network virtualization and redundancy across multiple switches.
  • Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for enhanced routing and segmentation.
  • Energy-Efficient: Compliant with IEEE standards for reduced power consumption without compromising performance.
  • Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing and security features for enterprise networks.

Technical Overview:

  • Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
  • Ports: 12 x 40G QSFP+ ports.
  • Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps.
  • Forwarding Rate: 720 Mpps.
  • Layer 3 Features: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VRF-Lite.
  • Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center.
  • Licensing: Network Essentials.
  • Energy Efficiency: Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-efficient operations.

You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-12Q-E datasheet.

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Description

[shortdesc]
  • Managed, Rack-mountable, 12 x 40G ports, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
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[properties]

Properties Cisco C9500-12Q-E
Description Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License
Product Family Catalyst 9500
Product Type Ethernet Switch
Cisco IOS Software Network Essentials
Number of Ports 12
Port Density
(* with uplink module)
1G port density -
10G port density -
25G port density -
40G port density 12
100G port density -
10G port density with breakout cable 48
25G port density with breakout cable -
Fans and Fan trays
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 18.0 in
Weight 20.99 lb (9.52 kg)
Rack Units (RU) 1 RU
Minimum Software Requirements Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.6.1
Software Features
Network Essentials
Switch fundamentals
Layer 2, Routed Access (RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF Up to 1000 routes),PBR, PIM Stub Multicast (up to 1000 routes)), PVLAN, VRRP, PBR, CDP, QoS, FHS, 802.1x, Macsec-128, CoPP, SXP, IP SLA Responder, SSO
+
Advanced switch capabilities and scale
BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, BSR, MSDP, PIM SM, PIM SSM, PIM-BIDIR, IP SLA, OSPF
-
Network segmentation
VRF, VXLAN, LISP, BGP-EVPN2, TrustSec2, SGT2, MPLS, mVPN2
-
Automation
NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI/gNOI, YANG, PnP Agent, ZTP/Open PnP, GuestShell (On-Box Python)
+
Telemetry and visibility
Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, RSPAN
+
High availability and resiliency
GIR, NSF, ISSU2, StackWise Virtual, SMU
-
IoT integration
PTP (IEEE1588v2)
-
Security
MACsec-256, WAN MACsec
-
Cisco trustworthy solutions
Trust Anchor module, Secure Boot, Image Signing, Modern Crypto, Runtime Defenses
+

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[specifications]

Specifications C9500-12Q-E
DRAM 16 GB
Flash Memory 16 GB
Switching Capacity Up to 960 Gbps
Forwarding Rate‚ Up to 720 Mpps
Total Number of MAC addresses Up to 64,000
Total Number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] + Direct Routes) Up to 80,000 host
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) 276,430
Safety Certifications UL 60950-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
EN 60950-1
IEC 60950-1
AS/NZS 60950-1
GB4943
EMI and EMC
compliance
‚ 47 CFR Part 15 Class A
‚ CNS13438: 2006 Class A
‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1
‚ EN61000-3-2: 2014
‚ EN61000-3-3: 2013
‚ ICES-003 Issue 6: 2016 Class A
‚ KN 32: 2015 Class A
‚ TCVN 7189: 2009 Class A
‚ EN 55032:2012/ AC:2013 Class A
‚ EN 55032:2015 Class A
‚ CISPR 32 Edition 2 Class A
‚ V-2/2015.04 Class A
‚ V-3/2015.04 Class A
‚ CISPR24: 2010 + A1: 2015
‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1
‚ EN55024: 2010 + A1: 2015
‚ KN35: 2015
‚ TCVN 7317: 2003

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[accesories]

Stacking accessories
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 moun
C9500- 4PT-KIT= Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series
Power Supplies
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
Licenses
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

[/accesories]

Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-E Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-E Switch is a high-performance solution designed for next-generation enterprise networks, offering scalability and efficiency with 12 non-blocking 40G Ethernet ports. This switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campuses and data centers. Powered by Cisco’s Network Essentials license, it supports critical Layer 3 routing and automation features to optimize network performance and security.

Key Features:

  • 12 x 40G Ethernet Ports: Provides high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for data-intensive environments.
  • Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Enables seamless network virtualization and redundancy across multiple switches.
  • Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for enhanced routing and segmentation.
  • Energy-Efficient: Compliant with IEEE standards for reduced power consumption without compromising performance.
  • Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing and security features for enterprise networks.

Technical Overview:

  • Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
  • Ports: 12 x 40G QSFP+ ports.
  • Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps.
  • Forwarding Rate: 720 Mpps.
  • Layer 3 Features: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VRF-Lite.
  • Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center.
  • Licensing: Network Essentials.
  • Energy Efficiency: Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-efficient operations.

You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-12Q-E datasheet.