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C9500-16X-A
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Managed Switch, 16x 10G SFP+ Ports, Netw...
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C9500-16X-A is a managed Layer 3 Cisco switch for enterprise core and aggregation designs, built around 16 fixed 1/10G SFP/SFP+ fiber ports and the Network Advantage software image. The platform also has an empty modular uplink bay that accepts C9500-NM-8X for eight more 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports or C9500-NM-2Q for two 40G QSFP+ ports; the module is selected separately rather than installed by default. Non-PoE operation reflects its fiber aggregation role, so powered endpoints stay on downstream access switches. The rack-mount 1U chassis belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series. For buyers standardizing 10G fiber at the distribution layer, the SKU preserves SFP/SFP+ optics planning while leaving the uplink bay free for later 10G density or 40G handoff requirements. C9500-16X-E is the closest license sibling, sharing the same 16-port 10G hardware while using the Network Essentials software image instead of Network Advantage.
480 Gbps switching capacity delivers enough backplane bandwidth for dense 10G campus aggregation and paired distribution designs. 360 Mpps forwarding rate keeps packet movement aligned to the fixed fiber interfaces and the selected modular uplink option. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, PIM, HSRP, Policy-Based Routing, and VRRP support routed campus convergence under the Network Advantage tier. C9500-16X-A uses 16 GB DRAM and 16 GB flash for Cisco IOS XE operation, while the UADP 2.0 ASIC provides configurable forwarding, ACL, and QoS resource allocation. The default distribution template supports 64000 MAC addresses, 64000 IPv4 LPM routes, 32000 IPv6 LPM routes, 512000 Flexible NetFlow entries, and 300 PVST instances. Hardware routing scale also includes up to 80000 direct IPv4 host routes and 40000 IPv6 host routes. 802.1X, MACsec-128, CoPP, SXP, QoS, and IP SLA Responder extend policy and visibility functions without changing the Layer 3 role. CLI, WebUI, SNMP, syslog, and NetFlow tooling fit established Cisco operations teams.
C9500-16X-A fits the enterprise core or distribution tier, where it aggregates fiber uplinks from Catalyst access switches, firewalls, routers, and service appliances rather than copper endpoint runs, and StackWise Virtual, rather than physical stacking, provides a two-chassis logical system for redundant campus designs while the 1U rack footprint keeps paired deployments compact. ORM Systems supplies this switch new and certified refurbished, with refurbished units checked for boot health, port recognition, power-supply status, fan operation, licensing state, and traffic handling before dispatch. Request a quote for the required condition, airflow, power, modules, optics, warranty term, and delivery plan so the supplied configuration matches the planned maintenance window. Enterprise and volume buyers receive configuration-aware pricing for multi-switch projects, spare pools, staged refreshes, standardized Catalyst 9500 rollouts across repeated sites, and matching module sets that reduce receiving-stage configuration mismatches after staging and handover.
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C9500-16X-A sits at the distribution layer and terminates 10G fiber uplinks from access switches on its 16 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports. Engineers build routed links, VLAN trunks, or EtherChannel bundles northbound, then apply Network Advantage routing features such as BGP, OSPF, HSRP, QoS, and policy controls. Optional C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q modules expand the handoff toward additional 10G or 40G aggregation links. This placement keeps access uplinks off the campus core while preserving 10G fiber reuse. The result is a predictable distribution point for fiber access blocks that need routed campus convergence.
C9500-16X-A operates in a collapsed core pair when two Catalyst 9500 switches run StackWise Virtual and present a single logical switching point to downstream distribution or access blocks. Each chassis contributes 16 fixed 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports, while multichassis EtherChannel carries resilient uplinks without spanning-tree blocking at the handoff. Network teams align IOS XE releases, Network Advantage licensing, optics, and power redundancy before cutover. The design suits sites with limited 10G uplink counts and high availability requirements. The result is a redundant campus core with simpler routed adjacency and link aggregation behavior.
C9500-16X-A occupies a server access aggregation role where 10G SFP+ links from rack switches, firewalls, or service appliances converge before reaching the campus core. Engineers assign routed interfaces or VLAN trunks per service boundary, use the 480 Gbps switching capacity for deterministic east-west handoff, and reserve optional module slots for 8x 10G expansion or 2x 40G uplinks. The SKU keeps fiber aggregation separate from PoE endpoint switching. The result is cleaner server-side connectivity with defined routing and uplink growth paths.
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| C9500-16X-A |  C9500-12Q-A |  C9500-24Q-A |  C9500-48Y4C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10GBase-T | 10/100/1000 |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-16X-A | C9500-12Q-A | C9500-24Q-A | C9500-48Y4C |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 16 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 850W | 350 W | 370W | 430 W |
| Power Source | AC and DC Redundant | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Type | Network Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
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C9500-16X-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series fixed core and aggregation switch with 16 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports and the Network Advantage license. It uses the Catalyst 9500 platform for enterprise campus core, distribution, and aggregation roles where fiber-based 10G connectivity, Layer 3 services, and Cisco IOS XE operations are required.
C9500 identifies the Catalyst 9500 family, 16X indicates a 16-port 10G SFP/SFP+ base switch, and A denotes the Network Advantage license tier. The SKU separates this unit from C9500-16X-E, which uses Network Essentials, and from C9500-16X-2Q-A, which includes the 2-port 40G network module. It is ordered as a switch hardware SKU, not as a standalone software subscription or optical module.
C9500-16X-A is a managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch, not a router, firewall, or copper endpoint access switch. Its ports accept compatible SFP and SFP+ transceivers for 1G or 10G fiber links. Network teams place it where routed aggregation, high-speed uplinks, and policy enforcement sit above access-layer switches.
Within the Cisco Catalyst 9000 switching portfolio, C9500-16X-A sits in the Catalyst 9500 core and distribution family. It offers lower fixed 10G density than C9500-40X-A and newer high-performance C9500-24Y4C-A models, while retaining a 1RU Catalyst 9500 design for campus aggregation and collapsed core deployments standardized on 10G fiber handoffs.
C9500-16X-A provides 16 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports. The C9500-16X chassis also supports optional network modules, including C9500-NM-8X for eight additional 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports or C9500-NM-2Q for two 40G QSFP+ ports. Optics and fiber types need to match Cisco compatibility guidance and the installed software release.
The C9500-16X platform delivers up to 480 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 360 Mpps of forwarding performance. Those figures fit 16-port 10G aggregation designs with deterministic fiber uplinks. Engineers should size oversubscription, routed interfaces, and module choices around the actual traffic pattern rather than treating port count alone as the capacity plan.
C9500-16X-A does not provide PoE because its front-panel interfaces are SFP/SFP+ fiber ports rather than copper access ports. Powered endpoints such as access points, phones, and cameras normally connect to downstream Catalyst access switches. The C9500-16X-A then aggregates those switches over 1G, 10G, or optional 40G uplinks.
The Network Advantage license on C9500-16X-A includes advanced Layer 3 capabilities beyond Network Essentials, including BGP, IS-IS, full EIGRP, advanced OSPF scale, PIM modes, and related campus routing features. It also supports switching fundamentals such as VLANs, QoS, 802.1X, first-hop security features, and Cisco Discovery Protocol.
C9500-16X-A runs Cisco IOS XE and supports management through CLI and WebUI under the perpetual Network Advantage package. Catalyst Center or Cisco DNA subscription workflows may be used when the appropriate software subscription and controller environment are part of the deployment. This makes the switch suitable for both command-line operations and controller-assisted campus policy management.
C9500-16X-A supports Cisco StackWise Virtual rather than physical StackWise access-switch stacking. Two compatible Catalyst 9500 switches operate as a virtual switching system with multichassis EtherChannel toward access, distribution, or core neighbors. This design gives network teams a redundant logical control point while keeping the physical chassis separate.
C9500-16X-A is used for campus core, distribution, and aggregation roles that need fixed 10G fiber interfaces. It aggregates access-layer switches, connects upstream routing blocks, and carries routed VLAN or trunk traffic across the campus. The Network Advantage license fits designs that require dynamic routing and segmentation features above basic Layer 2 switching.
The SKU fits small to midsize core and distribution blocks where 16 native 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports are enough for the initial topology. It is also useful in refresh projects that preserve 10G fiber optics and cabling. Larger aggregation points often move toward C9500-40X-A or C9500-24Y4C-A for higher port density.
C9500-16X-A suits inter-switch uplinks, routed aggregation, server access aggregation, and WAN handoff designs that rely on 10G fiber. It is not intended for direct copper endpoint access or PoE delivery. The switch serves traffic patterns where north-south campus traffic, VLAN gateways, and Layer 3 adjacency scale matter more than endpoint port density.
C9500-16X-A works in Catalyst campus designs that use IOS XE, VLAN trunks, routed links, EtherChannel, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, QoS, and access control policies. It also participates in StackWise Virtual designs when paired with a compatible Catalyst 9500 switch and planned with matching software, licensing, optics, and uplink topology.
C9500-16X-A uses SFP/SFP+ interfaces for 1G and 10G connectivity, so compatible Cisco optical transceivers and DAC options must match the port speed, fiber type, reach, and IOS XE support matrix. Common deployment choices include Cisco 10G SFP+ optics for multimode or single-mode fiber and 1G SFP optics where lower-speed handoffs remain in use.
The C9500-16X chassis supports C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q network modules. C9500-NM-8X adds eight 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports, while C9500-NM-2Q adds two 40G QSFP+ ports. Module selection affects uplink planning, optics requirements, and total usable port density, so it should be decided with the upstream distribution or core design.
C9500-16X-A integrates with Cisco IOS XE operations, Catalyst Center environments when licensed, Smart Licensing workflows, SNMP, syslog, NetFlow-based visibility, and standard Ethernet protocols. It also fits Catalyst access-layer designs using Catalyst 9200, Catalyst 9300, and Catalyst 9400 switches that need 10G routed or trunked uplinks into the aggregation layer.
The switch supports standard campus switching and routing protocols used around Catalyst 9500 deployments, including IEEE 802.1Q VLAN trunking, EtherChannel, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRRP, PIM multicast modes, QoS, and 802.1X. C9500-16X-A is therefore compatible with multivendor Ethernet topologies at the protocol level while retaining Cisco-specific operational tooling.
C9500-16X-A and C9500-16X-E share the same 16-port 1/10G SFP/SFP+ hardware platform. The key difference is licensing: C9500-16X-A includes Network Advantage, while C9500-16X-E includes Network Essentials. Network Advantage is the better fit when the design needs advanced routing protocols and higher-function campus services. That distinction matters most in routed campus aggregation.
C9500-16X-A is the base 16-port 10G Network Advantage switch without an included 40G network module. C9500-16X-2Q-A is the adjacent Network Advantage SKU that includes the 2-port 40G module. The 2Q model fits uplink-heavy designs, while C9500-16X-A fits deployments where modules are selected separately. This keeps the base SKU flexible for separate module sourcing.
C9500-24Y4C-A is Cisco's migration path for C9500-16X-A in the end-of-sale notice and provides a newer high-performance 24-port 1/10/25G SFP28 platform with 40/100G uplink capability. C9500-16X-A remains useful for 10G SFP/SFP+ environments that do not need 25G access or 100G uplinks. The newer model changes optics planning for mixed 10G and 25G links.
C9500-40X-A offers higher 10G port density than C9500-16X-A, with 40 fixed 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports on the Catalyst 9500 platform. C9500-16X-A fits smaller aggregation blocks or pair-based resilient designs, while C9500-40X-A suits larger fiber aggregation points with many 10G access-switch or server-facing links. The choice usually follows the number of downstream fiber handoffs.
C9500-16X-A pricing depends on condition, included power supplies, fan direction, network module selection, optics, warranty term, and order quantity. Refurbished units usually price below new or remanufactured stock when available. ORM Systems lists the SKU for quote-based purchasing so buyers can match the hardware bundle to the deployment requirement.
New, refurbished, and Cisco remanufactured availability for C9500-16X-A depends on channel supply because Cisco announced end-of-sale milestones for the C9500-16X hardware. Refurbished stock is often the practical option for expansion, sparing, and like-for-like replacement projects. Buyers should specify required accessories, licenses, and module configuration when requesting a quote.
Cisco announced end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for the C9500-16X switch family, including C9500-16X-A. The last day to order through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms is April 30, 2026, with last support listed as April 30, 2031 for covered hardware. The recommended migration path points to C9500-24Y4C. Refurbished or remanufactured supply may remain available through secondary and refresh channels.
Lead times for C9500-16X-A vary with stock condition, testing queue, configured power supplies, and whether C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q modules are required. Refurbished units may ship faster when complete systems are already tested. Orders needing specific optics, airflow, or serial-number documentation may need additional preparation before dispatch.
Bulk C9500-16X-A orders are useful for paired core refreshes, distribution closet standardization, and spare pool planning. Quantity pricing depends on available units, matching hardware revisions, module requirements, and warranty coverage. ORM Systems can quote multiple switches with consistent accessory sets, which helps operations teams avoid mixed fan, power, or uplink configurations.
C9500-16X-A purchases from ORM Systems may be supplied with warranty coverage up to three years, depending on condition, availability, and quotation terms. Warranty scope should be confirmed at the time of purchase, especially for refurbished units, power supplies, fan trays, and optional network modules. The warranty helps buyers standardize support expectations across replacement and expansion orders.
Refurbished C9500-16X-A units should be tested before dispatch for boot health, port recognition, power supply status, fan operation, licensing state, and basic traffic checks. For this SKU, inspection should also confirm SFP/SFP+ port behavior and any installed C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q module. This reduces deployment surprises during maintenance windows.
C9500-16X-A is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, which is covered by Cisco regulatory compliance and safety documentation for supported regions. Deployment teams should verify country-specific approvals, power cord requirements, and data center standards during procurement. On the network side, the switch uses standard Ethernet interfaces and common IEEE protocols such as 802.1Q and 802.1X.
Initial C9500-16X-A setup normally includes racking the 1RU chassis, installing compatible power supplies and fans, inserting supported SFP or SFP+ optics, loading the approved IOS XE release, and applying management access. Engineers then configure VLANs, routed interfaces, routing protocols, AAA, SNMP, syslog, NTP, and uplink EtherChannels according to the campus design.
C9500-16X-A includes the Network Advantage perpetual network license, and Cisco DNA or Catalyst software subscriptions may be added depending on the management and automation model. Smart Licensing status should be checked during staging. Designs using Catalyst Center, SD-Access, or subscription features need the correct software entitlement before production rollout.
Useful prerequisites for C9500-16X-A include rack rails or brackets, the correct AC or DC power supplies, matching fan airflow direction, supported SFP/SFP+ optics, fiber patch leads, console access, and optional C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q modules. Operations teams should also prepare IOS XE images, configuration templates, and licensing records before installation.
C9500-16X-A can be purchased in the UK through ORM Systems as a quote-based Cisco Catalyst 9500 switch order. Buyers should request the exact condition, warranty term, power supply type, airflow direction, optional module, optics, and delivery target. A complete request helps align the quote with the intended core or distribution deployment.
ORM Systems can supply C9500-16X-A for international buyers when export, courier, and local import requirements are workable for the destination. Shipping plans should account for chassis weight, rack accessories, power cords, optics, and any documentation needed by the receiving site. International quotes should confirm delivery terms, warranty handling, and lead time before purchase.
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