Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 16 x 10G ports, 2 x 40G QSFP+ Uplinks, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
[properties]
| Properties | Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| Description | Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G switch, 2 x 40GE Network Module, NW Ess. License |
| Product Family | Catalyst 9500 |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Cisco IOS Software | Network Essentials |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Includes | C9500-NM-2Q (2 x 40GE Network Module) |
| Port Density (* with uplink module) |
|
| 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 | - |
| 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 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 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 |
+ |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specifications | C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| 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 (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) | 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 |
| 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 |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Network Modules | |
| 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+ |
| 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 mount |
| 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 C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch is designed for high-performance enterprise networks, providing 16 non-blocking 10G Ethernet ports and 2 high-speed 40G uplinks. This switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campuses and data centers. Powered by Cisco’s Network Essentials license, it delivers essential Layer 3 routing and security features, ensuring smooth network operations.
Key Features:
- 16 x 10G Ethernet Ports: Provides high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for bandwidth-heavy applications.
- 2 x 40G Uplink Ports: Ensures scalable uplinks for efficient data transfer and network expansion.
- Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Simplifies network management and provides seamless redundancy across multiple switches.
- Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for dynamic routing and traffic management.
- Energy-Efficient: Compliant with IEEE 802.3az standards, reducing power consumption without sacrificing performance.
- Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing, automation, and security features for modern networks.
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
- Ports: 16 x 10G SFP+ ports with 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplinks.
- 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-saving operations.
You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E datasheet.
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Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch
Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 16 x 10G ports, 2 x 40G QSFP+ Uplinks, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
[properties]
| Properties | Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| Description | Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G switch, 2 x 40GE Network Module, NW Ess. License |
| Product Family | Catalyst 9500 |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Cisco IOS Software | Network Essentials |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Includes | C9500-NM-2Q (2 x 40GE Network Module) |
| Port Density (* with uplink module) |
|
| 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 | - |
| 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 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 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 |
+ |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specifications | C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| 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 (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) | 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 |
| 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 |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Network Modules | |
| 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+ |
| 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 mount |
| 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 C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch is designed for high-performance enterprise networks, providing 16 non-blocking 10G Ethernet ports and 2 high-speed 40G uplinks. This switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campuses and data centers. Powered by Cisco’s Network Essentials license, it delivers essential Layer 3 routing and security features, ensuring smooth network operations.
Key Features:
- 16 x 10G Ethernet Ports: Provides high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for bandwidth-heavy applications.
- 2 x 40G Uplink Ports: Ensures scalable uplinks for efficient data transfer and network expansion.
- Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Simplifies network management and provides seamless redundancy across multiple switches.
- Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for dynamic routing and traffic management.
- Energy-Efficient: Compliant with IEEE 802.3az standards, reducing power consumption without sacrificing performance.
- Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing, automation, and security features for modern networks.
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
- Ports: 16 x 10G SFP+ ports with 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplinks.
- 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-saving operations.
You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E datasheet.
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Description
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 16 x 10G ports, 2 x 40G QSFP+ Uplinks, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
[properties]
| Properties | Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| Description | Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G switch, 2 x 40GE Network Module, NW Ess. License |
| Product Family | Catalyst 9500 |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Cisco IOS Software | Network Essentials |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Includes | C9500-NM-2Q (2 x 40GE Network Module) |
| Port Density (* with uplink module) |
|
| 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 | - |
| 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 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 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 |
+ |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specifications | C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| 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 (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) | 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 |
| 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 |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Network Modules | |
| 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+ |
| 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 mount |
| 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 C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q-E Switch is designed for high-performance enterprise networks, providing 16 non-blocking 10G Ethernet ports and 2 high-speed 40G uplinks. This switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campuses and data centers. Powered by Cisco’s Network Essentials license, it delivers essential Layer 3 routing and security features, ensuring smooth network operations.
Key Features:
- 16 x 10G Ethernet Ports: Provides high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for bandwidth-heavy applications.
- 2 x 40G Uplink Ports: Ensures scalable uplinks for efficient data transfer and network expansion.
- Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Simplifies network management and provides seamless redundancy across multiple switches.
- Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for dynamic routing and traffic management.
- Energy-Efficient: Compliant with IEEE 802.3az standards, reducing power consumption without sacrificing performance.
- Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing, automation, and security features for modern networks.
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
- Ports: 16 x 10G SFP+ ports with 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplinks.
- 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-saving operations.
You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-E datasheet.














