C9500-16X-2Q-A – 16x10G SFP+ Ports – 2x40G QSFP+ Module
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C9500-16X-2Q-A Description
The C9500-16X-2Q-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series fixed core and aggregation switch bundle for compact distribution blocks that need 10G fiber downlinks and 40G uplinks. The switch has 16 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports plus a C9500-NM-2Q module with two 40G QSFP+ ports, 480 Gbps of switching capacity, 360 Mpps of forwarding rate and up to 64,000 MAC addresses. The -A suffix carries Network Advantage, which adds BGP, VRF, VXLAN, MPLS and StackWise Virtual.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9500-16X-2Q-A |
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Product type |
Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle |
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Included network module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
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Cisco DNA term SKUs |
C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y |
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Port configuration |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ plus 2 x 40G QSFP+ module ports |
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Switching capacity |
Up to 480 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 360 Mpps |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
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Power supply slots |
2 |
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Fan module |
FAN-T4-R, up to 5 fans |
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Minimum software requirement |
Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1 |
Product Performance
Key Features
The base switch provides 16 SFP/SFP+ ports, so each port can run 1G or 10G depending on the optic installed.
The C9500-NM-2Q module adds two QSFP+ ports and installs in the switch’s network module slot, giving the 10G downlinks a 40G path upstream.
The UADP 2.0 ASIC supports up to 480 Gbps of switching capacity and 360 Mpps of forwarding, enough to run all 16 downlinks and both uplinks at line rate.
The license adds BGP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP and MPLS, plus StackWise Virtual and MACsec-256 encryption.
Two slots take PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R supplies in a 1+1 arrangement, and the chassis ships with one AC supply.
The forwarding tables hold up to 64,000 MAC addresses and 64,000 indirect IPv4 routes, a scale that fits a campus distribution role.
Application Scenarios
A distribution block with a few dozen 10G access uplinks terminates them on the 16 SFP/SFP+ ports and sends traffic to the core over two 40G QSFP+ links.
At the edge of a small server room, the switch connects 10G servers on its SFP+ ports and reaches the spine through the 40G module ports.
Campus sites that separate guest, building-management and staff traffic with VRFs can route between them at this layer, using the Network Advantage feature set.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-16X-2Q-A | ||
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Port configuration |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
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Network module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
C9500-NM-2Q |
Not included |
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Module ports |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
Optional 2 x 40G QSFP+ with C9500-NM-2Q |
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Switching capacity |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 360 Mpps |
Up to 360 Mpps |
Up to 360 Mpps |
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Total MAC addresses |
Up to 64,000 |
Up to 64,000 |
Up to 64,000 |
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Total IPv4 routes (indirect routes) |
Up to 64,000 |
Up to 64,000 |
Up to 64,000 |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
C9500-16X-2Q-A is the 16-port 10G switch bundled with the 2 x 40G QSFP+ C9500-NM-2Q module under Network Advantage, while C9500-16X-2Q-E is the same hardware under Network Essentials and the choice only when the Advantage tier is not needed. C9500-16X-A is the base Advantage switch without the module, so a design that has not yet settled between 40G and 10G uplinks starts there. For eight extra 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports instead of two 40G ports, the bundle is C9500-24X-A, which carries C9500-NM-8X. All three share up to 480 Gbps and 360 Mpps.
Ordering Checklist
- Subscription term: Add a same-tier term: C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y or C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y, or the Catalyst Software Advantage equivalent C9500-DNX-A-16X-3Y, C9500-DNX-A-16X-5Y or C9500-DNX-A-16X-7Y. The subscription must match the Advantage license in the hardware PID.
- Smart Account: Name a Smart Account on the order. Every new Catalyst 9500 order requires one.
- Uplink module: C9500-NM-2Q comes with this bundle. The switch runs only with a network module or a blank module installed, and an empty uplink slot is not a supported configuration.
- Second power supply: The configurator preselects a second supply; select C9500-SPS-NONE to remove it. A redundant PWR-C4-950WAC-R uses the PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 PID. A single-supply build is only ordered if the preselected supply is explicitly removed.
- Power cord: Select a power cord to finish the configuration. The configuration cannot be completed without a cord for the destination.
- RFID option: Select C9500-RFID or C9500-RFID-NONE on the order. RFID cannot be added after delivery.
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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PWR-C4-950WAC-R |
950W AC Config 4 power supply supported for C9500-16X-2Q-A |
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PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 |
Redundant 950W AC Config 4 power supply option |
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PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
950W DC power supply option supported for C9500-16X-2Q-A |
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FAN-T4-R |
Catalyst 9500 Type 4 front-to-back cooling fan with up to five fans on C9500-16X-2Q-A |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage low-port-density term license for C9500-16X-2Q-A and other low-port-density Catalyst 9500 SKUs |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage low-port-density 5-year term license for C9500-16X-2Q-A and other low-port-density Catalyst 9500 SKUs |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage low-port-density 7-year term license for C9500-16X-2Q-A and other low-port-density Catalyst 9500 SKUs |
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C9500-ACC-KIT-19I= |
19-inch rack mount accessory kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9500-16X-2Q-A | Product type | Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle |
| Included network module | C9500-NM-2Q | Network license | Network Advantage |
| Cisco DNA term SKUs | C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y | Port configuration | 16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports and 2 x 40G QSFP+ module ports |
| Network module compatibility | C9500-NM-2Q supported on C9500-16X-A | ASIC | Cisco UADP 2.0 |
| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps | Forwarding rate | Up to 360 Mpps |
| DRAM | 16 GB | Flash | 16 GB |
| Power supply slots | 2 | Power supply options | PWR-C4-950WAC-R and PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
| Fan module | FAN-T4-R, up to 5 fans | BTU output with 40G module | 904 BTU/hr with PWR-C4-950WAC-R; 930 BTU/hr with PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
| Acoustic noise | No greater than 68.3 LwAd dB | Rack units | 1 RU |
| Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.5 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 56.7 cm) | Weight | 10.7 kg (23.6 lb) with 2 power supplies and built-in fan |
| AC input voltage | 115 to 230 VAC | Minimum software requirement | Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1 |
| Optics compatibility reference | Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix |
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