Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-A 16x10G SFP+ Switch, Advantage License
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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Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
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Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
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$5,822.10Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-A 16x10G SFP+ Switch, Advantage License
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
-
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 |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
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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
-
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 |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
