C9500-16X-A

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The Cisco C9500-16X-A is a 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 core and aggregation switch from the Catalyst 9500 Series, built for high-performance enterprise networks. It offers advanced security, automation, and programmability, making it ideal for digital-ready infrastructures.

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The Cisco C9500-16X-A is a next-generation 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 switch, purpose-built for enterprise core and aggregation deployments. Part of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, it delivers exceptional throughput, advanced security, and superior energy efficiency for mission-critical environments.

Powered by Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0 ASIC and a multicore x86 CPU, the C9500-16X-A provides hardware-based Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, IPv6 routing, and network automation via Cisco DNA Center. It supports advanced technologies such as Segment Routing (SR), MACsec encryption, and StackWise Virtual, enabling high availability and simplified management.

Designed for scalability, the switch features 16 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, supporting both copper and fiber transceivers. It includes modular uplinks, redundant power supplies, and hot-swappable fans for operational reliability.

Ideal for medium to large enterprise networks, data centers, and campus backbones, the Cisco C9500-16X-A combines performance, programmability, and security to power modern digital enterprises.