Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-E 16x10G SFP+ Switch, Essentials License
Cisco C9500-16X-E Aggregation Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-E is a 1 RU fixed-port core and aggregation switch engineered for U.S. enterprise campus and data-center deployments—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.
Powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, it delivers sixteen 1/10 Gbps SFP+ downlink ports and supports hot-swappable network module expansion (8×10 G SFP or 2×40 G QSFP+).
With up to 480 Gbps of full-duplex switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 360 Mpps, it runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license and integrates seamlessly with Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud monitoring for centralized management and automation.
Overview
Highlights
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Ports & Uplink Expansion
16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ downlinks plus one C9500-NM-8X module slot (8 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+) or C9500-NM-2Q slot (2 × 40 Gbps QSFP+) for flexible uplinks. -
High Performance
Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 360 Mpps wire-speed forwarding ensure low-latency handling of east-west traffic. -
Advanced Layer 2/3 Features
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, static and dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, VXLAN/EVPN, and comprehensive QoS for campus-core resiliency. -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Resilience
Wire-rate MACsec (802.1ae), Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), plus redundant platinum-rated power supplies and variable-speed fans. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Open APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI), NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry for proactive monitoring and closed-loop automation. -
Flexible Management
Manage via CLI, embedded Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet/HTTPS/SSH, “Plug and Play” via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud, plus 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 front-to-back airflow PSU (supports 1+1 redundancy) |
| C9500-ACC-KIT-19I= | Rack-Mount Kit | Accessory kit for standard 19″ rack mounting |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial cable for CLI access |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B cable for out-of-band management |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9500-16X-E | C9500-16X-A | C9500-24X-E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports & Expansion | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + 8-port NM slot |
| License | Network Essentials | Network Advantage | Network Essentials |
| 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 | Core/aggregation with essentials set | Core/aggregation with advanced services | Higher-density aggregation with essentials set |
Specifications
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Quality Certifications
Warranty
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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.
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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-E 16x10G SFP+ Switch, Essentials License
Cisco C9500-16X-E Aggregation Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-E is a 1 RU fixed-port core and aggregation switch engineered for U.S. enterprise campus and data-center deployments—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.
Powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, it delivers sixteen 1/10 Gbps SFP+ downlink ports and supports hot-swappable network module expansion (8×10 G SFP or 2×40 G QSFP+).
With up to 480 Gbps of full-duplex switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 360 Mpps, it runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license and integrates seamlessly with Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud monitoring for centralized management and automation.
Overview
Highlights
-
Ports & Uplink Expansion
16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ downlinks plus one C9500-NM-8X module slot (8 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+) or C9500-NM-2Q slot (2 × 40 Gbps QSFP+) for flexible uplinks. -
High Performance
Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 360 Mpps wire-speed forwarding ensure low-latency handling of east-west traffic. -
Advanced Layer 2/3 Features
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, static and dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, VXLAN/EVPN, and comprehensive QoS for campus-core resiliency. -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Resilience
Wire-rate MACsec (802.1ae), Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), plus redundant platinum-rated power supplies and variable-speed fans. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Open APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI), NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry for proactive monitoring and closed-loop automation. -
Flexible Management
Manage via CLI, embedded Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet/HTTPS/SSH, “Plug and Play” via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud, plus 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 front-to-back airflow PSU (supports 1+1 redundancy) |
| C9500-ACC-KIT-19I= | Rack-Mount Kit | Accessory kit for standard 19″ rack mounting |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial cable for CLI access |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B cable for out-of-band management |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9500-16X-E | C9500-16X-A | C9500-24X-E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports & Expansion | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + 8-port NM slot |
| License | Network Essentials | Network Advantage | Network Essentials |
| 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 | Core/aggregation with essentials set | Core/aggregation with advanced services | Higher-density aggregation with essentials set |
Specifications
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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Description
Cisco C9500-16X-E Aggregation Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-E is a 1 RU fixed-port core and aggregation switch engineered for U.S. enterprise campus and data-center deployments—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.
Powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, it delivers sixteen 1/10 Gbps SFP+ downlink ports and supports hot-swappable network module expansion (8×10 G SFP or 2×40 G QSFP+).
With up to 480 Gbps of full-duplex switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 360 Mpps, it runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license and integrates seamlessly with Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud monitoring for centralized management and automation.
Overview
Highlights
-
Ports & Uplink Expansion
16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ downlinks plus one C9500-NM-8X module slot (8 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+) or C9500-NM-2Q slot (2 × 40 Gbps QSFP+) for flexible uplinks. -
High Performance
Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 360 Mpps wire-speed forwarding ensure low-latency handling of east-west traffic. -
Advanced Layer 2/3 Features
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, static and dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, VXLAN/EVPN, and comprehensive QoS for campus-core resiliency. -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Resilience
Wire-rate MACsec (802.1ae), Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), plus redundant platinum-rated power supplies and variable-speed fans. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Open APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI), NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry for proactive monitoring and closed-loop automation. -
Flexible Management
Manage via CLI, embedded Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet/HTTPS/SSH, “Plug and Play” via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud, plus 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 front-to-back airflow PSU (supports 1+1 redundancy) |
| C9500-ACC-KIT-19I= | Rack-Mount Kit | Accessory kit for standard 19″ rack mounting |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial cable for CLI access |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B cable for out-of-band management |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9500-16X-E | C9500-16X-A | C9500-24X-E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports & Expansion | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + 8-port NM slot |
| License | Network Essentials | Network Advantage | Network Essentials |
| 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 | Core/aggregation with essentials set | Core/aggregation with advanced services | Higher-density aggregation with essentials set |
Specifications
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.
