C9500-16X-A Overview
C9500-16X-A is one of the the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches. 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 | Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G switch, with Network Advantage |
| Switching capacity | Up to 240 Gbps full duplex |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 360 Mpps |
| DRAM | 16G |
| Flash | 16G |
| 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 C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y | Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
| Module | C9500-NM-2Q C9500-NM-8X | Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module Cisco Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE Network Module |