Product Brief
The Cisco C9500-16X-E is a high-performance, fixed-core switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series. Designed for enterprise campus core and aggregation layers, it delivers 10G high-density fiber connectivity with advanced security, programmability, and full support for Cisco SD-Access and DNA Center. It is built for highly scalable and secure network infrastructures that require always-on performance and cloud-ready automation.
Product Details
The C9500-16X-E features 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports and supports a switching capacity of up to 480 Gbps. Powered by Cisco IOS XE, it offers full-stack programmability, model-driven telemetry, and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. The switch supports high availability with optional redundant power supplies and fans, and features advanced services like Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), TrustSec, MACsec, and segmentation. It is an ideal core or aggregation switch in large campus networks with increasing bandwidth demands.
Key Features
16 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports in a compact 1RU fixed form factor
Up to 480 Gbps switching capacity
Powered by Cisco UADP ASIC for high-speed packet processing
Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access integration for automation and policy enforcement
Supports MACsec encryption and TrustSec segmentation
Model-driven programmability with YANG and NETCONF
High availability with redundant fans and optional power supplies
Full Layer 2/3 support, IPv4/IPv6, and multicast features
Product Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Model | Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-E |
Port Count | 16 x 1G/10G SFP+ |
Form Factor | 1RU, Fixed |
Switching Capacity | Up to 480 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | Up to 360 Mpps |
Uplink Support | 10G SFP+ (backward compatible with 1G SFPs) |
Software | Cisco IOS XE |
High Availability | Redundant power supplies and fans supported |
Security Features | MACsec, TrustSec, ETA |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Management | Cisco DNA Center, NETCONF/RESTCONF/YANG |
Similar Models Specifications
Model | Ports | Switching Capacity | Form Factor | Use Case |
---|---|---|---|---|
C9500-16X-E | 16 x SFP+ | 480 Gbps | 1RU Fixed | Mid-sized enterprise core/agg |
C9500-24Y4C | 24 x 25G + 4 x 100G | 1.44 Tbps | 1RU Fixed | High-speed enterprise core/agg |
C9500-48Y4C | 48 x 25G + 4 x 100G | 3.2 Tbps | 1RU Fixed | Large-scale aggregation or core |
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