Transceivers & optics
Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch
VPN# C9500X-28C8D-EDU
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Pre-tax. GPC accepted; ask about volume and emergency-acquisition pricing.
- Product Type
- Ethernet Switch
- Manageable
- Yes
- Ethernet Technology
- 400 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Product Family
- Catalyst 9500
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 28
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WE
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready
Overview
Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - Gray - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty (part number C9500X-28C8D-EDU) 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 - Optical Fiber - Gray - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance • Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Management capability provides control over setup and configuration of your network • Lets you conveniently connect to the 400 gigabit ethernet Ethernet technology to offer maximum productivity
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Compatible Rack Unit: 1U · Product Color: Gray · Height: 1.7" mm · Width: 17.5" mm · Depth: 21.8" mm · Form Factor: Rack-mountable · Weight (Approximate): 28.10 lb g.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance
- Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Management capability provides control over setup and configuration of your network
- Lets you conveniently connect to the 400 gigabit ethernet Ethernet technology to offer maximum productivity
- Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provided high data transmission rates between servers and network components
- Comes in gray color for better adaption to the space
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Catalyst C9500X-28C8D Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - Gray - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 1U
- Product Color
- Gray
- Height
- 1.7" mm
- Width
- 17.5" mm
- Depth
- 21.8" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 28.10 lb g
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology
- 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- 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, IEEE 802.3ba
- Layer Supported
- 3
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- Lifetime
I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 28
- Expansion Slot Type
- QSFP28
Technical Information
- Features
- Remote Monitoring (RMON)
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
Miscellaneous
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Documents & datasheets
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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 - Optical Fiber - Gray - 1U - Rack-mountable - Lifetime (C9500X-28C8D-EDU) cost?
Uniqcli sells the C9500X-28C8D-EDU for $83,079.72 against a Cisco list price of $122,431.19. 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-EDU TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C9500X-28C8D-EDU 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-EDU 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-EDU and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the C9500X-28C8D-EDU as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single C9500X-28C8D-EDU 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-EDU 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 C9500X-28C8D-EDU.
Need the C9500X-28C8D-EDU 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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