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Cisco C9500-16X-E Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet...
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C9500-16X-E is a managed Layer 3 enterprise core and aggregation switch with 16 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ interfaces and a modular uplink bay. The non-PoE, 1U rack-mount chassis belongs to the Catalyst 9500 series and includes the Network Essentials perpetual license. Optional expansion uses C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q; neither module is installed in the base configuration. The closely related C9500-16X-A carries Network Advantage instead and is also discontinued. Within the Catalyst 9000 family, this 16-port 10G fiber aggregation switch connects network links rather than directly powering copper endpoints. Its purchase configuration therefore needs to distinguish the fixed interface inventory, optional expansion hardware and licensed software capabilities.
C9500-16X-E price for new stock is $5,664.75, a 69.8% saving from the Cisco list price of $18,769.00. C9500-16X-E refurb price is $2,118.90. C9500-16X-E is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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480 Gbps maximum switching capacity and 360 Mpps maximum forwarding rate provide separate ceilings for assessing fabric throughput and packet processing. The UADP 2.0 forwarding engine uses selectable resource allocations, so configuration choices affect available forwarding-table scale. C9500-16X-E carries 16 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of flash for its operating environment and software storage. Local administration uses the CLI or WebUI, while supported subscription options add Catalyst Center or Meraki dashboard workflows. Five FAN-T4-R fans move air front to back, making airflow direction part of rack planning. A PWR-C4-950WAC-R is included, while a second internal power bay accommodates optional redundancy. The operating range is 0°C to 40°C, which should be checked against the equipment location rather than the room's nominal temperature.
ORM Systems supplies C9500-16X-E new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units; returns are available for 30 days in every condition, and terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, optics bay recognition and module bay recognition checked; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the condition, quantity and required accessories on the purchase order for this switch. PO orders are accepted, government buyers can use Net-30, and RMA with advance replacement is available for enterprise and volume purchasing requirements.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | Network Essentials |
Port Configuration | 16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ / Modular uplink bay |
Cooling | 5 FAN-T4-R fans |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale April 30, 2026. |
Replacement PID | C9500-24Y4C. |
When an existing core must remain on its established software train, C9500-16X-E ends its supported Cisco IOS XE releases at 17.18 Extended Maintenance Release. Build the refresh around software compatibility rather than assuming later releases will become available, and verify the required image and maintenance plan before issuing the PO.
When lab validation includes large-frame transport, the hardware supports 9198-byte jumbo frames. Use staging to check the configured frame size against attached systems and intended production links instead of treating the maximum as a network-wide setting. Specify the required frame configuration and acceptance-test scope before ordering hardware for the staging environment.
When spare hardware must cover sites in several regions, ORM Systems provides regional stock and RMA coverage in the UK, EU, US and MEA. Put the destination region, required condition and replacement quantity on the purchase plan rather than assuming one site's requirements cover every location. Confirm those order details before the PO.
25G fixed fiber connections
C9500-16X-E fixed interfaces stop at 10G. The current C9500-24Y4C-E provides 24 fixed 1/10/25G interfaces, so the alternative also increases the fixed-port count from 16 to 24.
Direct PoE power for endpoints
C9500-16X-E does not provide powered RJ-45 access ports. Its fixed data interfaces use SFP/SFP+ connections, so directly powering copper-connected phones, cameras or wireless access points is outside this model's capabilities.
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| C9500-16X-E |  C9500-48Y4C-E |  C9500-48X-E |  C9500-24Q-E |  C9500-40X-2Q-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 546.6 mm | 457.2 mm | 546.61 mm | 546.608 mm | 546.61 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 43.9 mm | 43.9 mm | 43.94 mm | 43.942 mm | 43.94 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-16X-E | C9500-48Y4C-E | C9500-48X-E | C9500-24Q-E | C9500-40X-2Q-A |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps | 3200 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 1920 Gbps | 960 Gbps |
| Weight | 10.7 kg. | 9.96 kg. | 11.68 kg | 11.68 kg | 11.68 kg |
| Width | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm |
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Good Essentials option for 10G needs.
C9500-16X-E identifies a Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G switch with Network Essentials. C9500 identifies the series, 16 identifies the port count, X identifies the 10G configuration and E identifies the Essentials license. The part number selects the base configuration rather than a package containing an uplink network module.
Catalyst 9500 supports local management through the CLI and WebUI, with Catalyst Center and Meraki dashboard options through supported subscriptions. Management selection depends on the software release and purchased entitlements. Specify the intended administration path before ordering so the hardware, software image and subscription configuration match the operational requirements.
Yes, C9500-16X-E reached end of sale on April 30, 2026, and its last Cisco ship date was July 30, 2026. Applicable Cisco support ends April 30, 2031. Cisco names C9500-24Y4C as the replacement, while remaining original hardware must be distinguished from a current-production migration purchase.
ORM Systems supplies C9500-16X-E new sealed or certified refurbished. New units include up to a 3-year extended warranty; refurbished units include up to 1 year. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate Enhanced Limited Lifetime warranty remains subject to eligibility, with Cisco support ending April 30, 2031.
C9500-16X-E includes perpetual Network Essentials, with Cisco DNA, Catalyst Software Subscription or Cisco Networking Subscription licensing paths. DNA and Catalyst offer Essentials or Advantage, minimum three years; unified tiers are Cisco Switching Essentials or Cisco Switching Advantage, minimum 36 months. New hardware orders require matched tiers and a Smart Account; verify entitlements on refurbished orders.
C9500-16X-E accepts C9500-NM-8X for eight 1/10G SFP/SFP+ connections or C9500-NM-2Q for two 40G QSFP+ connections. The base configuration does not include either module. Both expansion modules are discontinued, so specify the exact PID and required compatible optics rather than assuming an uplink package accompanies the chassis.
No, C9500-16X-E includes one PWR-C4-950WAC-R, while PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 is an optional redundant AC power supply. The chassis supports 1+1 power redundancy, but the base configuration leaves the second power bay unpopulated. Include the redundant PID explicitly when the purchase requires both internal power bays to be populated.
Yes, Catalyst 9500 with Network Essentials provides foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching. Network Advantage adds advanced routing, segmentation, multicast and scale capabilities. C9500-16X-E includes Essentials, so keep the required software tier explicit on the purchase order rather than treating every Catalyst 9500 license configuration as equivalent.
C9500-16X-E includes Network Essentials, whereas C9500-16X-A includes Network Advantage on the same 16-port 10G hardware configuration. Both models are discontinued. The E configuration suits an existing Essentials requirement; the A configuration suits an existing installation that needs the advanced network capabilities included with the Advantage tier.
C9500-16X-2Q-E includes C9500-NM-2Q with two 40G connections, while C9500-16X-E leaves the uplink module separate. Both configurations include Network Essentials and are discontinued. The base configuration suits buyers selecting expansion independently; the 2Q configuration suits an existing requirement for the included C9500-NM-2Q package.
C9500-24Y4C-E provides 24 fixed fiber data interfaces, compared with 16 on C9500-16X-E. The C9500-24Y4C hardware is the current replacement for the discontinued C9500-16X hardware. The older configuration suits installed-base matching, while C9500-24Y4C-E suits a migration purchase that also requires the larger fixed-port inventory.
No, Cisco C9500-16X-E is a non-PoE switch with SFP/SFP+ data interfaces rather than powered RJ-45 access ports. Its purchase should be based on network aggregation requirements, not endpoint power delivery. Phones, cameras or wireless access points requiring power from their network connection cannot receive that power directly from this model.
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