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Cisco, 16-port 10G, Network Advantage, new
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-16X-A is a 1RU fixed core and aggregation switch with 16x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports and a slot for an optional 8x 10G or 2x 40G network module. It delivers up to 480 Gbps switching on the UADP 2.0 ASIC, runs Network Advantage, and this listing includes C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, the 3-year Cisco DNA Advantage subscription for the 16X. It suits small campus cores and 10G distribution.
USD 7,667per unit, excl. VAT and duties
10 plus available
The C9500-16X is the 10G entry model of the Catalyst 9500, Cisco's fixed core and distribution switch family. It has 16 SFP/SFP+ ports at 1G or 10G and a network module slot that takes C9500-NM-8X for eight more 10G ports or C9500-NM-2Q for two 40G ports. The default configuration does not include a network module. It runs Cisco IOS XE with up to 480 Gbps switching and 360 Mpps forwarding.
It fits as a collapsed core for small and mid-size campuses or as a 10G distribution layer aggregating Catalyst 9200 and 9300 access stacks. Two switches can be joined with StackWise Virtual for a single logical switch with Multichassis EtherChannel, SSO and ISSU. Dual 950 W power supplies and up to five hot-swappable fans give hardware redundancy.
This listing pairs the switch with C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, the Catalyst 9500 Network and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license for 12Q, 16X and 24Y4C models, on a 3-year term. The Network Advantage license on the switch is perpetual; the DNA Advantage term is activated in the buyer's Cisco Smart Account. Network Advantage adds advanced routing, segmentation, multicast and scale over Network Essentials, which is sold as C9500-16X-E.
| Fixed ports | 16x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
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| Uplinks | Optional network module: C9500-NM-8X (8x 1/10G SFP/SFP+) or C9500-NM-2Q (2x 40G QSFP+) |
| Maximum density | 24x 10G with C9500-NM-8X, or 16x 10G plus 2x 40G with C9500-NM-2Q |
| ASIC | UADP 2.0 |
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| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 360 Mpps |
| MAC addresses | Up to 64,000 |
| DRAM / flash | 16 GB / 16 GB |
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| Virtualisation | Cisco StackWise Virtual, SSO and ISSU |
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| Power supplies | Dual 1+1 redundant, PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950 W AC) or PWR-C4-950WDC-R (950 W DC); one ships by default |
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| Fans | Up to 5 field-replaceable FAN-T4-R fans, front-to-back airflow |
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| Form factor | 1RU, 19-inch rack mount |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in (4.39 x 44.45 x 54.66 cm) |
| Weight | 10.7 kg (23.6 lb) with 2 power supplies and fans |
| MTBF | 315,790 hours |
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| Included subscription | C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, Network and DNA Advantage low port density, 3-year term |
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Source: manufacturer documentation, checked 22 October 2026. Tensor figures follow NVIDIA's stated basis; sparse figures are marked.
C9500-16X-A is Network Advantage; C9500-16X-E is Network Essentials. C9500-16X-2Q-A ships with the 2x 40G network module. The C9500-24Y4C is the UADP 3.0 model with 24x 25G and 4x 100G ports.
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