C9500-16X-EDU Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches are the next generation of enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switches, supporting full programmability and serviceability. Based on an x86 CPU, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series is Ciscos lead purpose-built fixed core and aggregation enterprise switching platform, built for security, IoT, and cloud. The switches come with a 4-core x86, 2.4-GHz CPU, 16-GB DDR4 memory, and 16-GB internal storage.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
| Product Code | C9500-16X-EDU |
| Product Description | Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G, K12 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
|
Rack units (RU) |
1 RU |
| MTBF (hours) | 315,790 |
| Minimum software requirement | Open Cisco IOS-XE Software Release 16.8.1 |
Product Details
Cisco C9500 Seriesprovide these highlights:
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
Up to 512,000 Flexible NetFlow (FNF) entries in hardware
Up to 36 MB of unified buffer per ASIC
Up to 212,000 routing entries (IPv4/IPv6) for high-end campus core and aggregation deployments
IPv6 support in hardware, providing wire-rate forwarding for IPv6 networks
IEEE 802.1ba AV Bridging (AVB) built in to provide a better AV experience through improved time synchronization and QoS
Precision Time Protocol (PTP; IEEE 1588v2) provides accurate clock synchronization with sub-microsecond accuracy, making it suitable for distribution and synchronization of time and frequency over the network
Dual-stack support for IPv4/IPv6 and dynamic hardware forwarding table allocations, for ease of IPv4-to-IPv6 migration
Support for both static and dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
Scalable routing (IPv4, IPv6, and multicast) tables and Layer 2 tables
Cisco IOS XE Software, a modern operating system for the enterprise with support for model-driven programmability, on-box Python scripting, streaming telemetry, container-based application hosting, and patching for critical bug fixes. The OS also has built-in defenses to protect against
runtime attacks
StackWise Virtual technology, a network system virtualization technology that increases operational efficiency and boosts nonstop communications and scaled system bandwidth
SD-Access: With the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, you can be part of the future of networking with features that include:
Policy-based automation from edge to cloud
Segmentation and micro-segmentation made easy, with predictable performance and scalability
Automation and network assurance through the Cisco DNA Center Appliance
Faster launch of new business services and significantly improved issue resolution time
Cisco Plug and Play (PnP) enabled: A simple, secure, unified, and integrated offering to ease new branch or campus device rollouts or updates to an existing network
Advanced security:
Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA): You benefit from the power of machine learning to identify and take actions toward threats or anomalies in your network, including malware detection in encrypted traffic and distributed anomaly detection. Additionally, ETA is able to detect vulnerable implementations in encrypted traffic
Support for AES-256 with the powerful MACsec 256-bit encryption algorithm available on all models
Trustworthy solutions: Secure Unique Device Identification (SUDI) support for Plug and Play, enabling tamper-proof device identity capability, which secures zero-touch provisioning by allowing your device to show a certificate to the server to be able to get onto your network.
The Modules, Cards, Licenses
Table 2 shows the recommended elements for the C9500-16X-EDU.
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Category |
Model |
Description |
|
Software Subscription |
C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (3Y) for 12P40G SKU |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (5Y) for 12P40G SKU |
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C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Advantage low port density license (7Y) for 12P40G SKU |
|
|
C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
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C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
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|
C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y |
Catalyst 9500 NW & DNA Essentials. low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU |
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Power Supply
|
PWR-C4-950WAC-R |
950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front to back cooling |
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Console Cables
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CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 |
CiscoCAB-CONSOLE-RJ45Console Cable 6ft with RJ45 and DB9F |
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CAB-CONSOLE-USB |
CiscoCAB-CONSOLE-USBConsole Cable 6 ft with USB Type A and mini-B |
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|
Module |
C9500-NM-2Q |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 2 x 40GE Network Module |
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C9500-NM-8X |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 8 x 10GE Network Module |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3shows the comparison.
|
Product Code |
C9500-32C-EDU | C9500-16X-EDU |
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Description |
Catalyst 9500 32x100G, K12 | Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G, K12 |
|
Switching capacity |
Up to 6.4Tbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
|
Forwarding rate |
Up to 2Bpps |
Up to 360 Mpps |
|
DRAM |
16 G |
16 G |
|
Flash |
16 G |
16 G |
|
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in |
1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
|
Rack units (RU) |
1RU |
1RU |


























