Enterprise-grade 16×10 Gbps Performance with Full Layer 3 Capabilities — Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-A delivers scalable core and aggregation networking with advanced routing, strong security, and modern programmability
Product Description
The Cisco C9500-16X-A is a high-performance stackable managed Ethernet switch in the Catalyst 9500 Series, targeted at enterprise core and aggregation layers. It features 16 dedicated 10 Gbps SFP+ ports and runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, which unlocks a comprehensive suite of advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, including dynamic routing, MPLS, VRF-Lite, and advanced segmentation features.
Model Type: Enterprise-Class Stackable Managed Switch (Layer 2/Layer 3)
Series: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series with Network Advantage License — designed for core and aggregation in modern enterprise networks.
Key Features
• 16 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ Ports — High-density 10 Gbps connectivity for uplinks, aggregation, and data center interconnects, ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications.
• Network Advantage License — Unlocks the full suite of advanced Layer 3 routing and segmentation, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VRF-Lite, EVPN, and more for flexible and scalable enterprise designs.
• StackWise Virtual Support — Enables stackable deployment with resiliency and simplified management across multiple Catalyst 9500 switches.
• High Performance & Scalability — Powerful switching capacity and forwarding throughput handle heavy east-west traffic with low latency.
• Advanced Security & Automation — Features such as MACsec, secure boot, ACLs, 802.1X, and automation protocols (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gRPC/YANG) support secure, automated network operations.
• Enterprise-Grade Management — Manage via CLI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center, Catalyst Center, or streaming telemetry for visibility and control.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Ports | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 480 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 360 Mpps |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| MAC Address Table | ~64,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes | ~80,000 host routes |
| IPv6 Routes | ~40,000 host routes |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4,094 VLANs |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to ~9,198 bytes |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP, USB, RESTCONF, NETCONF |
| Dimensions | 1 RU rack-mount |
| Power Supply | AC or DC (hot-swappable options) |
Typical Use Cases
• Enterprise Campus Core / Distribution — Fast 10 Gbps aggregation and dynamic routing across segmented VLANs.
• Data Center Edge — High-performance uplinks for server farms and east-west traffic loads.
• High-Scale Routing & Security — Supports advanced protocols and security for segmented, multi-tenant networks.
• Stacked Networks — Unified management and redundancy with StackWise Virtual in distributed topologies.
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