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Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q Ethernet Switch
VPN# C9500-12Q-1A
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Pre-tax. GPC accepted; ask about volume and emergency-acquisition pricing.
- Product Type
- Ethernet Switch
- Manageable
- Yes
- Ethernet Technology
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Product Family
- Catalyst 9500
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 12
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WE
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready
Overview
Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty (part number C9500-12Q-1A) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.
Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance • C14 plug/connector type for maximum usability with added reliability • Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Environmentally Friendly: Yes · Environmental Compliance: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) · Package Contents: Catalyst C9500-12Q Ethernet Switch 1 x Power Supply 19" Brackets · Compatible Rack Unit: 1U · Product Color: Gray · Height: 1.7" mm · Width: 17.5" mm.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance
- C14 plug/connector type for maximum usability with added reliability
- Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet for efficient data transfer and fast connectivity
- Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provided high data transmission rates between servers and network components
- Comes in gray color to better suit the theme of the area
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Miscellaneous
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Package Contents
- Catalyst C9500-12Q Ethernet Switch 1 x Power Supply 19" Brackets
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 1U
- Product Color
- Gray
- Height
- 1.7" mm
- Width
- 17.5" mm
- Depth
- 21.5" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 25.75 lb g
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Network Technology
- 40GBase-X
Network & Communication
- Networking Standards
- IEEE 802.1ae, IEEE 802.1BA, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z
- Layer Supported
- 3
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- Lifetime
Interfaces/Ports
- Network (RJ-45)
- Yes
- Modular
- Yes
I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 12
- Expansion Slot Type
- QSFP+
Power Description
- Number of Power Supplies Supported
- 2
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Plug/Connector Type
- C14, C15
- Input Receptacles
- IEC 60320 C16
- Power Consumption
- 950 W W
- Input Voltage
- 120 V AC, 230 V AC
- Power Source
- Power Supply, AC
General Information
- Product Type
- Ethernet Switch
- Product Series
- 9500
- Product Model
- C9500-12Q
Official Cisco datasheet
Full specifications, port maps, power draw, and ordering details for this platform. Add your name and work email and the datasheet opens right here in our viewer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited (C9500-12Q-1A) cost?
Uniqcli sells the C9500-12Q-1A for $18,866.67 against a Cisco list price of $27,803.03. 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-1A TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C9500-12Q-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 C9500-12Q-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 C9500-12Q-1A and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the C9500-12Q-1A as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single C9500-12Q-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 C9500-12Q-1A 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-1A.
Need the C9500-12Q-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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