C9500-16X-2Q-E – 16x10G SFP+ Ports – 2x40G QSFP+ Module
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C9500-16X-2Q-E Description
The C9500-16X-2Q-E 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 -E suffix carries Network Essentials, which covers Layer 2 and routed access with OSPF up to 1,000 routes but not BGP, VXLAN or MPLS.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9500-16X-2Q-E |
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Included network module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
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Cisco DNA term SKUs |
C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y, C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y |
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Port configuration |
16 x 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 options |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R and PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
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Fan module |
FAN-T4-R |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Product Performance
Key Features
The base switch provides 16 SFP/SFP+ ports, each running 1G or 10G depending on the optic installed.
The C9500-NM-2Q module adds two QSFP+ ports in the network module slot, which gives 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, covering all 16 downlinks and both uplinks at line rate.
The license covers Layer 2, routed access with OSPF up to 1,000 routes and MACsec-128, and leaves out BGP, VRF, VXLAN and MPLS.
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.
Application Scenarios
A floor-by-floor campus can land 10G uplinks from access switches on the 16 SFP/SFP+ ports and carry the combined traffic to the core on two 40G links.
At a small campus site, the switch acts as the single core and routes between VLANs, with the 40G module ports connecting to a data center or WAN edge.
Designs that keep routing to OSPF or EIGRP stub in each building place the switch at the Layer 3 boundary, which Network Essentials supports.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-16X-2Q-E | ||
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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 |
C9500-NM-8X |
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Module ports |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
8 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ |
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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 Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
C9500-16X-2Q-E is the 16-port 10G switch bundled with the 2 x 40G QSFP+ C9500-NM-2Q module under Network Essentials, while C9500-16X-2Q-A is the same hardware under Network Advantage and the one to order when the Advantage tier is required. For eight extra 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports instead of two 40G ports, the Essentials bundle is C9500-24X-E, which carries C9500-NM-8X. All three share up to 480 Gbps and 360 Mpps, so the choice rests on module ports and license tier.
Ordering Checklist
- Subscription term: Add a same-tier term: C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y or C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y, or the Catalyst Software Essentials equivalent C9500-DNX-E-16X-3Y, C9500-DNX-E-16X-5Y or C9500-DNX-E-16X-7Y. The subscription must match the Essentials 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 for Cisco Catalyst 9500 16X-class switches |
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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 for C9500-16X |
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Spare Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE network module | |
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C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y |
Cisco DNA Essentials low-port-density 3-year term license for 12Q, C9500-16X, and 24Y4C SKUs |
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C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y |
Cisco DNA Essentials low-port-density 5-year term license for 12Q, C9500-16X, and 24Y4C SKUs |
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C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y |
Cisco DNA Essentials 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-E | Product type | Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle |
| Included network module | C9500-NM-2Q | Network license | Network Essentials |
| Cisco DNA term SKUs | C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y, C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y, C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y | Port configuration | 16 x 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 | 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 release | Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
| Optics compatibility reference | Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix |
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