Catalyst switches

Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch

Name: Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Twisted Pair - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9500X-28C8D-1A
Price: 87410.64 USD
Availability: BackOrder

VPN# C9500X-28C8D-1A

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Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Manageable: Yes
Ethernet Technology: 400 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Technology: 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Product Family: Catalyst 9500
Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair
Total Number of Expansion Slots: 28
Environmental Compliance: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WE

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Overview

Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Twisted Pair - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty (part number C9500X-28C8D-1A) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.

Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Twisted Pair - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty

• Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance • Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control • Lets you conveniently connect to the 400 gigabit ethernet Ethernet technology to offer maximum productivity

Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Ethernet Technology: 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet · Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair · Network Technology: 100GBase-X · Networking Standards: IEEE 1588v2, IEEE 802.1BA, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z · Layer Supported: 3 · Limited Warranty: Lifetime · Total Number of Expansion Slots: 28.

TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.

Highlights

Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance
Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability
Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control
Lets you conveniently connect to the 400 gigabit ethernet Ethernet technology to offer maximum productivity
Supports cost-efficient twisted pair cables for high-speed data transfer up to 100 meters
Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted

At a glance

Platform specs for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series.

ASIC options: UADP (Catalyst 9500) and Silicon One Q200 (Catalyst 9500X)
Switching capacity: Up to 6.4 Tbps (9500); up to 12.8 Tbps full duplex (9500X)
Forwarding rate: Up to 2 Bpps (9500); 8 Bpps (9500X)
Packet buffer: Up to 36 MB unified per ASIC (9500); 80 MB plus up to 8 GB HBM (9500X)
Port speeds: 1/10/25/40/100G (9500); adds 50/200/400G via SFP56 and QSFP-DD (9500X)
MAC addresses: Up to 82,000 (UADP 3.0); up to 256,000 (Q200)
IPv4 routes: Up to 256,000 indirect plus direct (9500); up to 2 million (9500X)
MACsec encryption: Line-rate 256-bit AES-GCM 802.1AE; WAN MACsec on 9500X
Power supplies: Platinum-rated redundant AC/DC; 650W, 930W, 950W, 1500W, 1600W options
Minimum software: Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1a (9500 high-perf); 17.7.1 / 17.10.1 (9500X)
Ordered VPN#: C9500X-28C8D-1A

Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch datasheet and specifications

Management & Protocols

Manageable: Yes

Media & Performance

Ethernet Technology: 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair
Network Technology: 100GBase-X

Network & Communication

Networking Standards: IEEE 1588v2, IEEE 802.1BA, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z
Layer Supported: 3

Warranty

Limited Warranty: Lifetime

I/O Expansions

Total Number of Expansion Slots: 28
Expansion Slot Type: QSFP28

Miscellaneous

Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Environmental Compliance: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Physical Characteristics

Compatible Rack Unit: 1U
Height: 1.7" mm
Width: 17.5" mm
Depth: 21.8" mm
Form Factor: Rack-mountable
Weight (Approximate): 28.10 lb g

Interfaces/Ports

Modular: Yes
Port/Expansion Slot Details: 28 × 100 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot, 8 × 400 Gigabit Ethernet Port

Power Description

Power Source: Power Supply, AC

General Information

Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Product Series: 9500
Product Model: C9500X-28C8D

Official Cisco datasheet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Twisted Pair - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited (C9500X-28C8D-1A) cost?

Uniqcli sells the C9500X-28C8D-1A for $87,410.64 against a Cisco list price of $126,471.42. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.

Is the C9500X-28C8D-1A TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?

Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C9500X-28C8D-1A in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given C9500X-28C8D-1A is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the C9500X-28C8D-1A and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.

Can I buy the C9500X-28C8D-1A as a single unit or in volume?

Both. Order a single C9500X-28C8D-1A through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.

Where can I find the C9500X-28C8D-1A datasheet and specifications?

The specifications section on this page lists the published specs for the C9500X-28C8D-1A, including ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them. Ask us for the full Cisco datasheet and we will send the current PDF with your quote.

Need the C9500X-28C8D-1A TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?

Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment, and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.

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