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C9500-12Q-E
Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch, Network Essentials
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C9500-12Q-E Overview
C9500-12Q-E is a high-performance, scalable core switch designed with a robust modular architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. It offers diverse power options with a reliable AC power supply and supports redundant configurations, while its high-density QSFP+ ports deliver 40G uplink speeds to meet high throughput demands and ensure future scalability.
This switch is engineered for environments that require superior performance and simplified management, making it ideal for enterprise campus cores and data center aggregation. Its non-POE design, optimized stacking capabilities, and proven routing and security features address the rigorous demands of mission-critical applications and evolving network infrastructures.
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C9500-12Q-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 500W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- N/A
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-12Q-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- N/A
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 3200 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q-E
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.4 inches
- Depth
- 18.1 inches
- Weight
- 21 lbs
C9500-12Q-E Use Case
High-Performance Data Center Spine with Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G Switch
In a hyperscale data center environment, IT teams deploy the C9500-12Q-E Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch with Network Essentials as a spine node to accelerate east-west traffic. By leveraging 40 Gbps uplinks, hardware-based VXLAN, and advanced Layer 2/3 forwarding, organizations achieve sub-5 µs latency and 480 Gbps aggregate throughput. The outcome is optimized application responsiveness, simplified leaf-spine architecture, consolidated cabling, and up to 30 % lower operational costs.
Enterprise Campus Core Aggregation and Security Enforcement
Large enterprises implement the Cisco Catalyst 9500 12Q-E switch at the campus core to aggregate multi-gigabit access switches, enforce segmentation with VRF/ACLs, and enable Cisco SD-Access. With Network Essentials licensing, the solution delivers scalable 40 Gbps uplinks, carrier-grade QoS, and dual-power redundancy. This use case yields consistent policy compliance, automated micro-segmentation, >99.999 % uptime, and streamlined operations for modern campus networks.
Service Provider Metro Ethernet Aggregation
Telecom carriers deploy the C9500-12Q-E 40G switch as a metro aggregation node to link multiple customer sites over resilient fiber rings. The switch’s support for MPLS L3VPN, IPv6, and advanced QoS ensures high-bandwidth services with guaranteed SLAs. Leveraging NETCONF/YANG programmability and scalable BGP, providers achieve rapid service provisioning, reduced time-to-market, and enhanced subscriber experience through predictable throughput and low-latency performance.
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Product Comparison Table
 C9500-12Q-E |  C9500-48Y4C-E |  C9500-16X-E |  C9500-48Y4C |  C9500-32C-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.1 inches | 18.5 inches | 12.36 inches | 18 inches | 11.81 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-12Q-E | C9500-48Y4C-E | C9500-16X-E | C9500-48Y4C | C9500-32C-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Combo | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | 16 Ports | 48 Ports | N/A |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 32 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 500W | 370 W | 370 W | 430 W | 370W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C-E Fixed-Configuration Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C Fixed-Core/Edge Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-E |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 3200 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1440 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 21 lbs | 22 lbs | 23 lbs | 35 lbs | 28 lbs |
| Width | 17.4 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.52 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.28 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Brian Novak
4
Essentials licensing met our needs.
J
James Carter
5
Stable under load.
E
Evan Brooks
3
Good option for smaller cores.
T
Tyler Grant
4
Consistent performance.