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Series

cisco-catalyst-9500-series

cisco-catalyst-9500-series groups related manufacturer models in the QianliSwitch catalog for side-by-side selection. Models currently assigned include: C9500-24X-A, C9500-16X-E, C9500-40X-E, C9500-40X, C9500-16X, C9500-24X, C9500-40X-A, C9500-16X-A.

Series overview

Use cisco-catalyst-9500-series when you need multiple PIDs from the same family. Compare faceplates in the model table — do not assume one SKU replaces another.

Positioning

Observed roles in this series: core.

Key differences

Typical differences inside a series are port density, uplink module, PoE vs data-only, and published capacity. Confirm each field on the product page before RFQ.

Models

Cisco C9500-24X-A

16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8 × 10 Gbps) · 960 Gbps full-duplex · PoE Non-PoE

RFQ

Cisco C9500-16X-A

16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot · Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex · PoE Non-PoE

RFQ

Model comparison

ModelPorts / downlinkUplinkLayerPoE
C9500-24X-A 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8 × 10 Gbps) 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8 × 10 Gbps) core Non-PoE
C9500-16X-E 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q core Non-PoE
C9500-40X-E 40 × 10 Gbps SFP+ core Non-PoE
C9500-40X core Non-PoE
C9500-16X core Non-PoE
C9500-24X core Non-PoE
C9500-40X-A 40 × 10 Gbps SFP+ 40 × 10 Gbps SFP+ core Non-PoE
C9500-16X-A 16 × 1/10 Gbps SFP+ + 1 NM slot 1 × C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q (included) core Non-PoE

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FAQ

How many models are in cisco-catalyst-9500-series?

This landing lists published catalog assignments (8 at audit time). Counts change only when catalog assignments change.

Can I pick any model in the series interchangeably?

No. Match downlink, uplink, and PoE fields for the exact PID.

Where are comparisons?

Open More comparisons or a PID pair comparison when both models are in the catalog.