Ports and uplinks
- 16 × 10G SFP+
- Modular uplink: C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q
Product
Cisco C9500-16X-E
Catalyst 9500 fixed 10G core/aggregation switch with 16 × 10G SFP+ and modular uplink. Network Essentials.
- Ports
- 16
- Speed
- 10GE
- PoE
- Non-PoE
- Capacity
- Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex
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- Model selection support against port / PoE / uplink needs
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Product overview
C9500-16X-E is a fixed Catalyst 9500 10G platform with sixteen SFP+ ports plus a modular uplink (C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q). Authorized data lists up to 480 Gbps full-duplex, up to 360 Mpps, Non-PoE, StackWise Virtual resiliency language, and a 950 W AC PSU with optional 1+1.
Use it when fixed 10G core/aggregation density near sixteen ports is enough. Compare C9500-40X-E when native 10G density must approach forty ports.
Technical specifications
Key specifications for this model.
| Model | C9500-16X-E |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer model | C9500-16X-E |
| Display model | C9500-16X-E |
| Network role | Core |
| Port count | 16 |
| Downlink / data ports | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ |
| Uplink ports | 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q — confirm on quote |
| Port type | SFP+ |
| Port speed | 10GE |
| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 360 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| PoE | Non-PoE |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual (active-active resiliency language on authorized data) |
| Power supply | 1 × 950 W AC front-to-back; optional 1+1 redundancy |
| 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
Power
- 950 W AC front-to-back; optional 1+1
- Non-PoE
Stacking / resiliency
- StackWise Virtual (confirm design)
Physical
- About 1.73 × 17.5 × 21.52 in
- About 23.6 lb
Deployment role
- Fixed 10G campus/core aggregation
Deployment scenarios
Building cores that terminate many 10G SFP+ links but fit in ~16 ports.
Catalyst 9500 fixed 10G shortlists comparing 16X vs 40X.
Enterprise campus core where uplink density is the primary constraint. Campus core or collapsed-core where northbound uplinks are the constraint.
Technical selection notes
Name the network module. Rack depth is about 21.5 in — confirm rails. Do not buy 40X only because Tbps is higher if sixteen ports cover the plan.
Not recommended for
Not a 40-port 10G faceplate — use C9500-40X-E.
Not a PoE access switch.
Not a 100G data-center spine.
What to confirm on the quote
- Exact PID C9500-16X-E
- C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q
- 10G optic types
- StackWise Virtual yes/no
- PSU redundancy
- Quantity, destination, documentation
Related / alternative models
Same-brand family first, then same deployment role, then cross-brand equivalents when useful. Different power/optic technologies are labeled explicitly.
FAQ
How many 10G ports are fixed?
16 × 10G SFP+ on the faceplate, plus a modular uplink option.
Which network modules are listed?
C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q — confirm one.
What capacity is listed?
Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex and up to 360 Mpps.
16X vs 40X?
Port density first. 40X lists forty fixed 10G ports and higher capacity.
Is it PoE?
Non-PoE.
What belongs on the RFQ?
Exact PID, NM, optics, SV design, PSU redundancy, quantity, destination.
Resources
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