Name: C9500-16X-A Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series 9500-16X-2Q 16 x SFP+ Ports 10GBase-X + 2 x QSFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9500-16X-A
Price: 1744.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (108 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-2Q switch offers 16 SFP+ 10G ports and 2 QSFP+ 40G ports designed to handle high-speed enterprise networking tasks. It's commonly used in core or aggregation network layers, where reliable Layer 3 routing and a compact 1U rack design are important for efficient infrastructure management.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	C9500-16X-A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	SFP+,QSFP+
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10 Gbps,40 Gbps
UpLink Ports	2 x QSFP+ (40 Gbps each)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	480 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	937.5 Mpps (64-byte frames)
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	16 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Performance
Latency	Low hardware forwarding latency (microsecond-class, depends on port speed and packet size)
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32,000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (Console/SSH),Web UI,SNMP,REST API,NETCONF,USB
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMPv2c/SNMPv3,RESTCONF,NETCONF
Routing Protocol	OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS (full Layer 3 routing feature set supported by Cisco IOS XE)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Yes (field-replaceable, variable-speed)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.5 x 19.69 in (4.37 x 44.45 x 50.0 cm) — 1RU form factor (approximate, consult Cisco datasheet for exact tolerances)
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-2Q is a high-performance Layer 3 switch built for enterprise and data center environments. It provides a mix of 16 10G SFP+ ports alongside 2 40G QSFP+ uplinks, supporting demanding networking applications that require speed and reliability. Often found in core and aggregation layers of networks, this switch is suited for IT professionals managing complex infrastructures that benefit from advanced routing and security features. It serves businesses looking to maintain smooth data flow while scaling network capacity. Key Features Rich set of 16 10G SFP+ ports combined with 2 40G QSFP+ for flexible uplinks Supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols for efficient traffic management Compact 1U form factor to fit into standard rack setups Designed with Cisco IOS XE for consistent software experience across Catalyst platforms Built to handle high-density traffic with reliability and low latency This switch is typically deployed in enterprise cores or data center aggregation layers where space and performance are critical. It helps maintain smooth connectivity for servers, storage, and other network devices while supporting growth in bandwidth demands without compromising stability.

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