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NETWORK SWITCH

C9500-16X-A

Cisco C9500-16X-A 16-Port 10G Core Switch

P/N:C9500-16X-ASKU: C9500-16X-ASwitchInfra item:7505Brand: Cisco
Specifications
Cisco C9500-16X-A 16-Port 10G Core Switch. Base Interfaces: 16 × 1/10G SFP/SFP+. Expansion Modules: C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q; confirm the installed configuration. Form Factor: Fixed-configuration core/aggregation switch. Confirm included components and software entitlements when requesting a quote. Offered condition: New. Technical references Cisco technical reference 1 Cisco technical reference 2
Form FactorFixed-configuration core/aggregation switch
BrandCisco
ConditionNew
Part NumberC9500-16X-A
Software SKUNetwork Advantage; confirm license entitlement
Product SeriesCatalyst 9500
Base Interfaces16 × 1/10G SFP/SFP+
Expansion ModulesC9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q; confirm the installed configuration

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Description
Cisco C9500-16X-A 16-Port 10G Core Switch. Base Interfaces: 16 × 1/10G SFP/SFP+. Expansion Modules: C9500-NM-8X or C9500-NM-2Q; confirm the installed configuration. Form Factor: Fixed-configuration core/aggregation switch. Confirm included components and software entitlements when requesting a quote. Offered condition: New.

Product questions & answers

What lifecycle dates matter when choosing C9500-16X-A for a core refresh?

Cisco ended sales of C9500-16X-A on April 30, 2026. Its bulletin lists April 30, 2027 for software-maintenance releases and April 30, 2031 as the final support date for eligible contracts or warranty coverage. Cisco lists C9500-24Y4C as the migration platform, so include that alternative when planning a new core installation.

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