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Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G + 2-Port 40G Switch, 16x 10G + 2x 40G, Network Advantage

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$ 30,992.65
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Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G + 2-Port 40G Switch, 16x 10G + 2x 40G, Network Advantage

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Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-16X-2Q-A 1RU aggregation switch with 16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports plus a factory-fitted C9500-NM-2Q network module with 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports. UADP 2.0 ASIC, up to 480 Gbps switching and 360 Mpps forwarding, up to 64,000 MAC addresses, 16 GB DRAM, dual 1+1 redundant 950W power supply bays (one PSU included), field-replaceable fans, Cisco IOS XE. Includes Network Advantage; add-on Cisco DNA Advantage or Cisco Networking Subscription licence required. End-of-sale 30 April 2026; Cisco replacement C9500-24Y4C. Genuine Cisco from ARC IP Networks, a Cisco Registered Partner.

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Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A at a glance

The Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A is a 1RU Catalyst 9500 aggregation switch with 16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports plus a factory-fitted C9500-NM-2Q network module with 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports. It uses the UADP 2.0 ASIC for up to 480 Gbps switching and 360 Mpps forwarding, and includes the Network Advantage licence. Cisco ended sale of the C9500-16X family on 30 April 2026 and names the C9500-24Y4C as the replacement.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner in Australia. We supply the genuine Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice on every order.

Ports16x 10G + 2x 40G
Switching capacityUp to 480 Gbps
LicenceNetwork Advantage
WarrantyEnhanced Limited Lifetime

Best for

  • Small campus core or distribution aggregating 1G and 10G links
  • Existing Catalyst 9500-16X estates needing a like-for-like unit
  • Layer 3 aggregation with StackWise Virtual on Cisco IOS XE

Key features

16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports plus a factory-fitted C9500-NM-2Q network module with 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports.

UADP 2.0 ASIC with up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and up to 360 Mpps forwarding.

Up to 64,000 MAC addresses and up to 64,000 indirect IPv4 routes.

Up to 18,000/9,000 security ACL entries (v4/v6) and up to 512,000 Flexible NetFlow entries.

Dual 1+1 redundant PWR-C4-950WAC-R AC power supplies; one ships by default.

Up to five field-replaceable FAN-T4-R variable-speed fans with front-to-back airflow.

16 GB DRAM and 16 GB flash; Cisco IOS XE (minimum Open Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1).

Includes Network Advantage; an add-on Cisco DNA Advantage low port density licence (C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, -5Y or -7Y) or Cisco Networking Subscription is required at purchase.

Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A specifications

Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A technical specifications
SpecificationValue
Ports
Fixed ports16x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+
Network module2x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (C9500-NM-2Q)
Form factor1 RU
Performance
ASICUADP 2.0
Switching capacityUp to 480 Gbps
Forwarding rateUp to 360 Mpps
MAC addressesUp to 64,000
IPv4 routesUp to 64,000 indirect
IPv4 host routesUp to 80,000
VLAN IDs4,094
Switched virtual interfaces1,000
Jumbo frames9,198 bytes
Hardware
DRAM16 GB
Flash16 GB
FansFAN-T4-R (up to 5)
MTBF315,790 hours
Power
Power suppliesDual 1+1 redundant, one shipped by default
Supported PSUsPWR-C4-950WAC-R (950W AC), PWR-C4-950WDC-R (950W DC)
AC input voltage90 to 264 VAC
Software and licensing
Operating systemOpen Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 minimum; last supported release IOS XE 17.18
Included licenceNetwork Advantage
Add-on licenceC9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, -5Y or -7Y, or Cisco Networking Subscription
Environment
Operating temperature0 to 40°C
Storage temperature-20 to 65°C
Operating humidity5% to 90% noncondensing
Lifecycle
End-of-sale date30 April 2026
Last ship date30 July 2026
Last date of support30 April 2031
Cisco replacementC9500-24Y4C

Figures from Cisco's official data sheet.

The Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A in depth

Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G + 2-Port 40G

The C9500-16X-2Q-A is a 1RU Catalyst 9500 switch built on the UADP 2.0 ASIC. It provides 16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports plus a factory-fitted C9500-NM-2Q network module with 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, with up to 480 Gbps of switching capacity.

Redundant power and cooling

It takes dual 1+1 redundant 950W power supplies (one included) and up to five field-replaceable fans with front-to-back airflow, and is covered by the Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty.

End of sale

Cisco announced end-of-sale for the C9500-16X family in April 2025; the last day to order was 30 April 2026 and support continues to 30 April 2031. Cisco names the C9500-24Y4C as the replacement.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed October 2026.

It has 16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports plus a factory-fitted C9500-NM-2Q network module with 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports.

Cisco announced end-of-sale for the C9500-16X-2Q-A on 30 April 2025. The last day to order was 30 April 2026, the last ship date 30 July 2026, and the last date of support is 30 April 2031. Cisco names the C9500-24Y4C as the replacement.

It includes Network Advantage. Cisco states an add-on licence must be ordered with the switch; the matching option is the Cisco DNA Advantage low port density licence (C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y, -5Y or -7Y).

It supports dual 1+1 redundant PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950W AC) or PWR-C4-950WDC-R (950W DC) power supplies, with one shipped by default in bay 1.

Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty, with NBD replacement hardware where available and 90 days of 8x5 TAC support; after discontinuance, warranty support is limited to 5 years from the announcement.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner and supplies the genuine Cisco C9500-16X-2Q-A through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice.

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