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Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q Layer 3 Switch

Name: Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q Layer 3 Switch - 16 Ports - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-m
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9500-16X-2Q-E
Availability: InStock

VPN# C9500-16X-2Q-E

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Product Type: Layer 3 Switch
Manageable: Yes
Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Technology: 40 Gigabit Ethernet
Product Family: Catalyst 9500
Stack Port: Yes
Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair
Media Type Supported: Optical Fiber

Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready

Overview

Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q Layer 3 Switch - 16 Ports - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable (part number C9500-16X-2Q-E) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.

16 Ports - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable

• Layer 3 Switch provides dependable and powerful connectivity for maximum usability • Cascade to other network devices through the uplink port to expand your local area network • Create your own LAN and connect your PC, laptop, printer and other peripherals with the help of 16 ports • Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation

Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet · Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber · Network Technology: 10GBase-T, 10GBase-X, 40GBase-X · Modular: Yes · Uplink Port: Yes · Stack Port: Yes · Total Number of Network Ports: 16.

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

Highlights

Layer 3 Switch provides dependable and powerful connectivity for maximum usability
Cascade to other network devices through the uplink port to expand your local area network
Create your own LAN and connect your PC, laptop, printer and other peripherals with the help of 16 ports
Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
40 Gigabit Ethernet for efficient data transfer and fast connectivity
Twisted Pair media support for efficient and reliable connectivity
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#: C9500-16X-2Q-E

Cisco Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q Layer 3 Switch - 16 Ports - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-m datasheet & specifications

Management & Protocols

Manageable: Yes

Media & Performance

Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet
Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber
Network Technology: 10GBase-T, 10GBase-X, 40GBase-X

Interfaces/Ports

Modular: Yes
Uplink Port: Yes
Stack Port: Yes
Total Number of Network Ports: 16
Port/Expansion Slot Details: 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network, 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot, 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot

Network & Communication

Layer Supported: 3

I/O Expansions

Number of SFP+ Slots: 2
Total Number of Expansion Slots: 4
Expansion Slot Type: SFP+, 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): 23.60 lb g

Power Description

Number of Power Supplies Supported: 2
Redundant Power Supply Supported: Yes
Power Consumption: 950 W W
Power Source: Power Supply

General Information

Product Type: Layer 3 Switch
Product Series: 9500
Product Model: C9500-16X-2Q

Official Cisco datasheet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-2Q Layer 3 Switch - 16 Ports - Manageable - 40 Gigabit Ethernet - 40GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 950 W Power Consumption - Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-m (C9500-16X-2Q-E) cost?

Pricing for the C9500-16X-2Q-E is available on request. Send a quick quote request and a Uniqcli specialist will confirm the current price, stock, and lead time, usually within one business day. Lower pricing is available for volume, GPC, and emergency-acquisition orders.

Is the C9500-16X-2Q-E TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?

Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C9500-16X-2Q-E 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 C9500-16X-2Q-E 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 C9500-16X-2Q-E and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.

Can I buy the C9500-16X-2Q-E as a single unit or in volume?

Both. Order a single C9500-16X-2Q-E 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 C9500-16X-2Q-E 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 C9500-16X-2Q-E.

Need the C9500-16X-2Q-E 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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