Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch (C9500-16X-E)

The Cisco C9500-16X-E is an enterprise-grade core switch positioned as the next-generation solution for programmable and high-density network environments. As a member of the Cisco Catalyst family, this fixed core switch is meticulously designed to address advanced networking needs across mid-to-large organizations. The enterprise switch architecture ensures high resilience, enabling seamless integration into demanding infrastructures where uptime and performance are critical. Its programmable capabilities allow for streamlined operations and future-ready customization, simplifying complex deployments and network automation. With robust features to handle vast numbers of MAC addresses and IPv4/IPv6 routes, the C9500-16X-E empowers enterprises to scale without compromising on speed or reliability. The switch’s fixed core design guarantees consistent forwarding rates and massive switching capacity, making it ideal for core network layers in enterprise data centers and large campus backbones where stable, high-throughput connectivity is essential.

C9500-16X-E specification

ModelC9500-16X-E
BrandCisco
Switching CapacityUp to 480 Gbps
Forwarding RateUp to 360 Mpps
Total Number of MAC AddressesUp to 64,000
Total Number of IPv4 RoutesUp to 64,000 indirect, Up to 80,000 host
Total Number of IPv6 RoutesUp to 32,000 indirect, Up to 40,000 host
QoS ACL ScaleUp to 18,000
Security ACL ScaleUp to 18,000
FNF EntriesUp to 512,000
DRAM16 GB
Flash16 GB
DRAM2 GB
Flash4 GB
VLAN IDs4,000
Jumbo frames9198 bytes
Power Supply SelectionPWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in
Rack Units (RU)1 RU
Input Voltage90 to 264 VAC