C9500-16X-A is a Catalyst 9500 16-port 10Gig switch, with Network Advantage. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are the next generation of enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switches, supporting full programmability and serviceability. Based on an x86 CPU, the Catalyst 9500 Series is Cisco’s lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry’s first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
|
Product Code |
C9500-16X-A |
|
Description |
Catalyst 9500 16-port 10Gig switch, with Network Advantage |
|
Switching capacity |
Up to 240 Gbps |
|
Forwarding rate |
Up to 360 Mpps |
|
DRAM |
16 G |
|
Flash |
16 G |
|
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
|
Rack units (RU) |
1 RU |
Product Details
Highlights of Catalyst 9500 1/10-G 16- and 40-port switches: C9500-16X, C9500-48X
· 16 to 40 ports of 1/10 G with rich campus features
· SFP/SFP+, 8 x 1/10 G or 2 x 40 G uplinks
· Secure segmentation with SD-Access
· MPLS Level 2/3 VPNs, MVPN; flexible design templates
· Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW)
The Accessories
Table 2 shows the recommended elements for the C9500-16X-A.
|
Category |
Model |
Description |
|
License |
C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
|
| C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
|
| C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
|
| C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
|
| C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
|
|
Module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module |
| C9500-NM-8X |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE Network Module |
Compare to Similar Item
Table 3 shows the comparison.
|
Product Code |
C9500-16X-A |
C9500-32C-A |
|
Description |
Catalyst 9500 16-port 10Gig switch, with Network Advantage |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 32-port 100G switch, NW Adv. License |
|
Switching capacity |
Up to 240 Gbps |
Up to 3.2 Tbps |
|
Forwarding rate |
Up to 360 Mpps |
Up to 2 Bpps |
|
DRAM |
16 G |
16 G |
|
Flash |
16 G |
16 G |
|
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
1.73 x 17.5 x 21.2 in |
|
Rack units (RU) |
1 RU |
1RU |
C9500-16X-AÂ Specification
|
Performance specifications |
|
|
Switching capacity |
Up to 240 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] plus learned routes) |
Up to 64,000 indirect Up to 80,000 host |
|
Total number of IPv6 routes |
Up to 32,000 indirect Up to 40,000 host |
|
QoS ACL scale |
Up to 18000 |
|
Security ACL scale |
Up to 18000 |
|
FNF entries |
Up to 512,000 |
|
DRAM |
16 GB |
|
Flash |
16 GB |
|
VLAN IDs |
4000 |
|
Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) |
4000 |
|
Jumbo frame |
9198 bytes |
|
Power supply specifications |
|
|
Power Supply Selection |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
|
Power max rating |
950 W |
|
Dimensions, physical specifications, weight, and MTBF |
|
|
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
|
Rack units (RU) |
1 RU |
|
Chassis with 2 power supplies and built-In fan |
23.6 lb (10.7 kg) |
|
Input voltage |
90 to 264 VAC |
|
Operating temperature |
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
|
Storage temperature |
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) |
|
Relative humidity operating and nonoperating noncondensing |
Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
|
Altitude |
Operation up to 6000 feet at 55°C and 13,000 feet at 45°C |
|
MTBF (hours) |
315,790 |













