Ports and uplinks
- 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ on the fixed faceplate
- One C9500 network-module slot; this listing names C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q
Product
Cisco C9500-16X-A
Catalyst 9500 fixed core switch with 16 × 1/10G SFP+ ports plus one network-module slot. Network Advantage listing.
- Ports
- 16
- Speed
- 10G
- PoE
- Non-PoE
- Capacity
- Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex
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- Model selection support against port / PoE / uplink needs
- Alternative model support when another catalog model fits better
Product overview
C9500-16X-A is a fixed campus/core switch for sites that need sixteen SFP+ facing ports and a modular uplink path. The listing shows 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ downlinks and one C9500 network-module slot. Switching capacity is listed up to 480 Gbps full-duplex with forwarding up to 360 Mpps. StackWise Virtual is the stacking path on this PID. PoE is not part of this faceplate.
Use this page to confirm the exact PID, the network module you will order with it, and whether StackWise Virtual is in scope before you send an RFQ. Do not treat an unsuffixed C9500-16X family page as this Advantage SKU.
Technical specifications
Key specifications for this model.
| Model | C9500-16X-A |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer model | C9500-16X-A |
| Display model | C9500-16X-A |
| Network role | Core |
| Port count | 16 |
| Downlink / data ports | 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot |
| Uplink ports | 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included) |
| Port type | SFP+ |
| Port speed | 10G |
| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 360 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| PoE | Non-PoE |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual for active-active resiliency |
| Power supply | 1 × PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950 W AC), front-to-back airflow; 1+1 redundancy supported |
| Dimensions | 1.73″ × 17.5″ × 21.52″ (43.9 × 444.5 × 546.6 mm) |
| Weight | 23.6 lb (10.7 kg) |
| Availability | Quote on request |
Hardware, performance, and power
Performance
- Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex
- Up to 360 Mpps forwarding
Stacking and redundancy
- StackWise Virtual — confirm the peer chassis on the quote
Power
- PWR-C4-950WAC-R listed
- Non-PoE faceplate
Deployment role
- Campus or regional core, not a closet access switch
Deployment scenarios
Campus or regional core where fiber density is measured in tens of 10G ports, not hundreds of 1G copper drops.
Sites consolidating distribution onto a fixed Catalyst 9500 faceplate with a modular uplink card.
Designs that need StackWise Virtual rather than access-layer StackWise-480.
Enterprise campus core where uplink density is the primary constraint. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.
Technical selection notes
Confirm the network module PID with the switch. C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q are not interchangeable with Catalyst 9300 modules. If you need 40 × 10G on one fixed faceplate, start from C9500-40X-A instead of stretching this 16X PID. Request current availability and delivery terms with sales — do not assume stock from any third-party page.
Not recommended for
Not a 1G copper access closet switch.
Not a PoE endpoint switch.
Not a data-center leaf with 100G QSFP28 density.
Not a substitute for C9500-40X-A when you need forty 10G ports.
What to confirm on the quote
- Exact PID C9500-16X-A
- Network module PID (C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q)
- StackWise Virtual yes or no
- Quantity and destination
- Request documentation if the design review needs the datasheet
- Request current availability and delivery terms from sales
Related / alternative models
Same-brand family first, then same deployment role, then cross-brand equivalents when useful. Different power/optic technologies are labeled explicitly.
Same brand
Cisco C9500-24X-A
16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ plus network-module slot (additional 10G via NM on listing) · PoE Non-PoE
FAQ
How many SFP+ ports does C9500-16X-A list?
16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ on the fixed faceplate, plus one network-module slot.
Which network modules are listed?
This listing shows C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q. Confirm the exact module on the RFQ.
Is this a PoE switch?
No. PoE is Non-PoE on this PID.
What capacity is listed?
Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex and up to 360 Mpps forwarding.
How does it stack?
StackWise Virtual on this listing. Confirm peer chassis and cables with sales.
When should I quote C9500-40X-A instead?
When you need a denser 40 × 10G fixed faceplate rather than 16 × 10G plus a module.
What should the RFQ include?
Exact PID C9500-16X-A, network module PID, StackWise Virtual yes/no, quantity, and shipping destination. Request documentation if you need the datasheet with the quote.
Resources
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