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Cisco C9500-16X-A

Cisco · Model C9500-16X-A

Condition: Not stated on import · Availability: Quote on request

Ports
16
Speed
10G
PoE
Non-PoE
Capacity
Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex

Enterprise campus core where uplink density is the primary constraint. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

Datasheet: not attached yet.

Product overview

Cisco C9500-16X-A is positioned as a Cisco Catalyst 9500 SKU where uplink density and tabled capacity dominate over PoE. Switching capacity on record: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

Cisco C9500-16X-A

Cisco C9500-16X-A: Cisco C9500-16X-A is positioned as a Cisco Catalyst 9500 SKU where uplink density and tabled capacity dominate over PoE. Switching capacity on record: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex. Key published facts — Published downlink: 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot; Published uplink: 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included); PoE state: Non-PoE.

Product Overview

Cisco C9500-16X-A is positioned as a Cisco Catalyst 9500 SKU where uplink density and tabled capacity dominate over PoE. Switching capacity on record: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

Key Features

Technical Specs

Deployment Scenarios

Enterprise campus core where uplink density is the primary constraint. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

Technical Selection Notes

Treat HA claims only when the source table states redundant supervisor/PSU language. Published mix: 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot / 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included).

Not Recommended For

High-density 25/100G server leaf unless those optics appear on this PID.

Related Model Comparison

Model Ports Layer PoE Use case
C9500-16X-A 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot core Non-PoE Current PID
C9500-16X core Non-PoE C9500-16X sits in Cisco Catalyst 9500 as a campus/core SKU: uplink density and tabled capacity matter more than PoE.
C9500-16X-E 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ core Non-PoE Cisco C9500-16X-E is positioned as a Cisco Catalyst 9500 SKU where uplink density and tabled capacity dominate over PoE. Switching capacity on record: Up to 480
C9500-24X core Non-PoE C9500-24X sits in Cisco Catalyst 9500 as a campus/core SKU: uplink density and tabled capacity matter more than PoE.

FAQ

What network role does C9500-16X-A fit?

Cisco C9500-16X-A is positioned as a Cisco Catalyst 9500 SKU where uplink density and tabled capacity dominate over PoE. Switching capacity on record: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex.

What downlink ports does C9500-16X-A publish?

16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot

What uplink option is listed for C9500-16X-A?

1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included)

Can C9500-16X-A support PoE endpoints?

Published PoE state for this PID: Non-PoE. Size devices against the listed budget only.

What switching capacity is verified for C9500-16X-A?

Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex

What scenarios suit Cisco C9500-16X-A?

Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

Related Products

Request a quote — availability is quote on request.

Key features

Published downlink: 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot Published uplink: 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included) PoE state: Non-PoE Switching capacity: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex Forwarding rate: Up to 360 Mpps (64-byte packets) Stacking / HA note: StackWise Virtual for active-active resiliency Network role: core

Technical specifications

ModelC9500-16X-A
Manufacturer modelC9500-16X-A
Display modelC9500-16X-A
Layercore
Port count16
Downlink ports16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot
Uplink ports1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included)
Port typeSFP+
Port speed10G
Switching capacityUp to 480 Gbps full-duplex
Forwarding rateUp to 360 Mpps (64-byte packets)
PoENon-PoE
StackingStackWise Virtual for active-active resiliency
Power supply1 × PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950 W AC), front-to-back airflow; 1+1 redundancy supported
Dimensions1.73″ × 17.5″ × 21.52″ (43.9 × 444.5 × 546.6 mm)
Weight23.6 lb (10.7 kg)
ConditionNot stated on import
AvailabilityQuote on request

Applications

Enterprise campus core where uplink density is the primary constraint. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

Networking / deployment scenarios

Enterprise campus core where uplink density is the primary constraint. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

FAQ

What network role does C9500-16X-A fit?

Cisco C9500-16X-A is positioned as a Cisco Catalyst 9500 SKU where uplink density and tabled capacity dominate over PoE. Switching capacity on record: Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex.

What downlink ports does C9500-16X-A publish?

16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot

What uplink option is listed for C9500-16X-A?

1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included)

Can C9500-16X-A support PoE endpoints?

Published PoE state for this PID: Non-PoE. Size devices against the listed budget only.

What switching capacity is verified for C9500-16X-A?

Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex

What scenarios suit Cisco C9500-16X-A?

Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.

Datasheet download

No datasheet file is attached yet. Request documentation with your RFQ if needed.

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