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 campus core or distribution designs that need a compact 10G fiber footprint with 40G uplinks under Network Advantage licensing. It combines the C9500-16X 16-port 10G SFP/SFP+ switch with the C9500-NM-2Q two-port 40G QSFP+ network module, supports the C9500-16X platform's up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and up to 360 Mpps forwarding rate, and keeps the two-power-supply-slot chassis profile used by the C9500-16X bundle.
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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Base switch |
C9500-16X |
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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
C9500-16X-2Q-A fits a compact Catalyst 9500 design where sixteen 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports are enough and the purchase still needs two 40G QSFP+ uplinks.
The 2-port 40G network module is built into the orderable bundle, avoiding a separate decision between C9500-NM-2Q and C9500-NM-8X during quote review.
The -A suffix maps the switch order to Network Advantage, while the comparable C9500-16X-2Q-E bundle keeps the same hardware with Network Essentials.
Cisco ordering data maps this SKU to C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y, and C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y subscription choices, so the software term should remain in the low-port-density Advantage family.
The C9500-16X platform uses Cisco UADP 2.0 and should be sized against its own 480 Gbps and 360 Mpps limits rather than the higher-density Catalyst 9500 models.
Cisco maps C9500-16X to PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R power options and FAN-T4-R cooling, which keeps replacement planning separate from the 650W and 1600W families.
Application Scenarios
Use C9500-16X-2Q-A when a campus core or distribution block needs a smaller 10G SFP/SFP+ port count but the uplink design already calls for two 40G QSFP+ ports.
This SKU fits procurement standards that require Network Advantage on a Catalyst 9500 C9500-16X platform without moving to a 40-port 10G switch.
C9500-16X-2Q-A is useful when the approved bill of materials must show the switch and C9500-NM-2Q module under one hardware PID instead of separate switch and uplink-module lines.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-16X-2Q-A | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Product type |
Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle |
Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle |
Fixed core and aggregation switch |
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Orderable PID |
C9500-16X-2Q-A |
C9500-16X-2Q-E |
C9500-16X-A |
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Base switch |
C9500-16X |
C9500-16X |
C9500-16X |
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Included network module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
C9500-NM-2Q |
Not included in the base PID |
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Base port configuration |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
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40G module ports |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
Optional through C9500-NM-2Q |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
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ASIC |
Cisco UADP 2.0 |
Cisco UADP 2.0 |
Cisco UADP 2.0 |
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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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Power supply slots |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Minimum software requirement |
Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1 |
Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1 |
Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1 |
- In a C9500-16X-2Q-A vs C9500-16X-2Q-E comparison, the hardware profile is the same C9500-16X switch with the C9500-NM-2Q module; the difference is Network Advantage versus Network Essentials.
- The C9500-16X-2Q-A vs C9500-16X-A difference is bundle scope: C9500-16X-2Q-A includes the two-port 40G QSFP+ module, while C9500-16X-A is the base C9500-16X Advantage switch.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, keep C9500-16X-2Q-A when both the 2Q module and the Advantage tier are already required in the approved configuration.
Selection Guide
1. Select it for bundled 2Q hardware
Choose C9500-16X-2Q-A when the design requires the C9500-16X base switch and the C9500-NM-2Q uplink module in a single orderable hardware PID.
2. Move to C9500-16X-2Q-E for Essentials licensing
Use the -E bundle only when the same 16-port 10G and 2-port 40G hardware profile is approved under Network Essentials.
3. Keep C9500-16X-A for separate module selection
Select the base -A switch when procurement wants Network Advantage but still needs to choose between the 2Q and 8X network module options.
4. Finalize optics and power with the license term
Confirm Cisco-supported SFP/SFP+ optics, QSFP+ optics, Advantage subscription term, Smart Account, AC or DC power path, and regional power cord before the purchase order is released.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact product ID |
C9500-16X-2Q-A |
Confirms the C9500-16X bundle with Network Advantage rather than the Essentials bundle |
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Bundle scope |
C9500-NM-2Q is included with the switch PID |
Prevents quoting the base switch without the required 2-port 40G module |
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Subscription term |
C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y, C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y, or matching Catalyst Advantage term |
Cisco ordering requires a same-tier software subscription with the hardware purchase |
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Smart Account |
Smart Account readiness for licensing deposit and tracking |
Cisco ordering guidance requires Smart Account handling during purchase |
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Optics plan |
SFP/SFP+ downlink optics and QSFP+ uplink optics against Cisco compatibility data |
Module selection affects deployment readiness even when the switch PID is correct |
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Power and install |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R, power cord region, 1 RU rack space, and 21.5 in. chassis depth |
Power input and cabinet fit must match the site before staging |
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 the C9500-16X platform |
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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 the C9500-16X platform |
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FAN-T4-R |
Catalyst 9500 Type 4 front-to-back cooling fan with up to five fans on C9500-16X |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage low-port-density term license for 12Q, C9500-16X, and 24Y4C SKUs |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage low-port-density 5-year term license for 12Q, C9500-16X, and 24Y4C SKUs |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage low-port-density 7-year term license for 12Q, C9500-16X, and 24Y4C 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 |
| Base switch | C9500-16X | 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 |
| 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 | 23.6 lb (10.7 kg) with 2 power supplies and built-in fan | 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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