Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-E 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Enterprise Core Managed Switch

Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-E

16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Enterprise Core Managed Switch

High-Performance Enterprise Core Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-E is a high-performance enterprise-class managed switch designed for modern campus core, aggregation, and high-speed network environments. It features 16 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, delivering flexible fiber connectivity for high-bandwidth backbone links, distribution switches, servers, storage infrastructure, and enterprise network applications.

Powered by Cisco IOS XE and supplied with the Network Advantage software license, the C9500-16X-E provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities, enterprise security, automation, programmability, and intelligent network management. Its high-performance architecture makes it suitable for organizations building reliable and scalable enterprise core infrastructure.

High-Performance Switching Architecture

With up to 320 Gbps switching capacity, the Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-E is designed to efficiently handle large volumes of enterprise network traffic. Its high-performance architecture supports demanding applications, high-speed uplinks, advanced routing, and backbone connectivity.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Advantage

The switch operates on Cisco IOS XE, providing a modern enterprise networking platform with advanced switching, routing, automation, telemetry, security, and programmability capabilities. The Network Advantage license supports advanced enterprise networking features for sophisticated campus and core network environments.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-E supports advanced enterprise networking services for scalable and secure infrastructure. It can provide sophisticated routing and switching capabilities across enterprise campuses, corporate networks, and high-performance aggregation environments.

Enterprise Security and Network Protection

Cisco security technologies help protect enterprise infrastructure and control access across the network. The Catalyst C9500-16X-E supports security, segmentation, access control, and secure management capabilities for enterprise environments.

High Availability and Network Resiliency

The C9500-16X-E is designed for enterprise environments where network availability is critical. Its architecture supports high-availability features and redundant power configurations to help improve service continuity and minimize the impact of hardware or power-related failures.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

Cisco StackWise Virtual technology allows compatible Catalyst 9500 switches to operate as a single logical system. This helps improve network resiliency and simplifies management by enabling two physical switches to function together as one virtual switching platform.

Automation and Intelligent Network Management

Cisco IOS XE provides programmable and automated network operations. Administrators can configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and automate the network using enterprise management platforms, command-line interfaces, APIs, and telemetry tools.

Ideal Applications

Key Specifications

Reliable 10 Gigabit Enterprise Core Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-E combines 16 high-speed 1/10G SFP+ ports, high-performance switching, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, Cisco IOS XE, Network Advantage licensing, enterprise security, automation, and StackWise Virtual capabilities. It provides a reliable and scalable solution for enterprise core, campus backbone, and high-performance aggregation network deployments.