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Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-A Switch
VPN# C9500-12Q-A-RF
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- Product Type
- Layer 3 Switch
- Manageable
- Yes
- Ethernet Technology
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Product Family
- Catalyst 9500
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Total Number of Network Ports
- 12
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 12.0
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready
Overview
Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-A Switch - 12 Ports - Manageable - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty (part number C9500-12Q-A-RF) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.
12 Ports - Manageable - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Cisco Unified Access? Data Plane (UADP) Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) ready for next-generation technologies with its programmable pipeline, microengine capabilities, and template-based, configurable allocation of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Quality-of-Service (QoS) entries • Intel® 2.4-GHz x86 CPU with up to 120 GB of USB 3.0 or up to 960 GB of SATA SSD storage for container-based application hosting • Up to 6.4-Tbps switching capacity with up to 2 Bpps of forwarding performance • Up to 32 nonblocking 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports • Up to 32 nonblocking 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Environmentally Friendly: Yes · Environmental Compliance: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) · Package Contents: Catalyst C9500-12Q-A Switch 1 x Power Supply 5 x Field-replaceable Variable-speed Fans · Ethernet Technology: 40 Gigabit Ethernet · Media Type Supported: Optical Fiber · Network Technology: 40GBase-X · Modular: Yes.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Cisco Unified Access? Data Plane (UADP) Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) ready for next-generation technologies with its programmable pipeline, microengine capabilities, and template-based, configurable allocation of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Quality-of-Service (QoS) entries
- Intel® 2.4-GHz x86 CPU with up to 120 GB of USB 3.0 or up to 960 GB of SATA SSD storage for container-based application hosting
- Up to 6.4-Tbps switching capacity with up to 2 Bpps of forwarding performance
- Up to 32 nonblocking 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
- Up to 32 nonblocking 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports
- Up to 48 nonblocking 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports
- Up to 48 nonblocking 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
- Platinum-rated AC/DC power supplies
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-A Switch - 12 Ports - Manageable - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Miscellaneous
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Package Contents
- Catalyst C9500-12Q-A Switch 1 x Power Supply 5 x Field-replaceable Variable-speed Fans
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Network Technology
- 40GBase-X
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular
- Yes
- Total Number of Network Ports
- 12
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 12 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- Lifetime
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported
- 3
I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 12.0
- Expansion Slot Type
- QSFP+
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 1U
- Height
- 1.7" mm
- Width
- 17.5" mm
- Depth
- 21.5" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 25.75 lb g
Power Description
- Number of Power Supplies Supported
- 2
- Number of Power Supplies Installed
- 1
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Plug/Connector Type
- IEC 60320 C16, IEC 60320 C14
- Power Consumption
- 950 W W
- Power Source
- Power Supply
General Information
- Product Type
- Layer 3 Switch
- Product Condition
- Refurbished
- Product Series
- 9500
- Product Model
- C9500-12Q
Official Cisco datasheet
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-A Switch - 12 Ports - Manageable - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty (C9500-12Q-A-RF) cost?
Uniqcli sells the C9500-12Q-A-RF for $20,392.62 against a Cisco list price of $30,051.77. 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 C9500-12Q-A-RF TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C9500-12Q-A-RF 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 C9500-12Q-A-RF 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 C9500-12Q-A-RF and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the C9500-12Q-A-RF as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single C9500-12Q-A-RF 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 C9500-12Q-A-RF datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the C9500-12Q-A-RF.
Need the C9500-12Q-A-RF 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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