Name: C9500-12Q-A Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 9500-12Q 12 x QSFP+ Ports 40GBase-X Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9500-12Q-A
Price: 2609.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 9500-12Q-A switch delivers high-speed 40G connectivity through its 12 QSFP+ ports and offers advanced Layer 3 routing features in a compact, rack-mountable chassis. It fits well into enterprise and data center networks where reliable performance and flexible management are necessary for handling complex traffic and maintaining efficient operations.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	C9500-12Q-A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	12
Number of Ports	12-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	40Gbps
UpLink Ports	12 x 40G QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	960 Gbps
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	16 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH), Web UI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, RADIUS, TACACS+
Security Features	MACsec,802.1X,ACLs,Secure Boot,Control Plane Policing,Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMPv2/v3,NETCONF,RESTCONF
Routing Protocol	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 9500-12Q is a powerful Layer 3 managed network switch equipped with 12 QSFP+ ports, each capable of 40GBase-X speeds. It is commonly used in data centers and large enterprise network cores where high bandwidth and low latency are required. Network administrators and IT professionals rely on this switch for its reliable performance and advanced routing capabilities. Key Features High-capacity 40GBase-X ports support dense, high-speed data transmission Layer 3 management allows for complex routing and network segmentation Compact 1U form factor fits standard rack setups without sacrificing space Enhanced Ethernet support ensures smooth handling of diverse network traffic Designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco's enterprise networking ecosystem This switch is typically deployed in core network infrastructures where speed and resilience are critical. It helps maintain efficient data flow across large-scale operations, providing stable connections and supporting the evolving needs of modern networks.

Use Cases
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q-A switch is primarily deployed in enterprise campus cores and data center aggregation layers where high-density 40G connectivity and robust Layer 3 routing capabilities are essential. IT teams managing complex network infrastructures requiring scalable and reliable switching benefit most from its compact 1U form factor and high-performance throughput. How It's Used: Aggregating multiple 10G and 40G links in data center spine-leaf architectures to support virtualization workloads and storage traffic. Serving as a core switch in large enterprise campus networks to handle inter-VLAN routing and advanced security policies. Providing high-speed connectivity and routing between branch offices and central data hubs in WAN edge deployments. Supporting network virtualization and segmentation in multi-tenant environments through Layer 3 routing and policy enforcement. Facilitating high-throughput aggregation for service provider access networks requiring reliable 40G transport and Layer 3 services. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating high-bandwidth traffic in a space-efficient chassis while offering scalable Layer 3 services crucial for modern network segmentation and routing demands. Its integration into complex network topologies supports performance consistency and streamlined management across critical infrastructure layers.