(NEW) Cisco Switch Catalyst 9500 Series - C9500-16X-A

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X-A is a high-performance switch within the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, designed to deliver robust connectivity and advanced features for enterprise networks. This model is particularly suited for core and distribution layer deployments, offering high-speed data transfer capabilities to support modern applications and services.

Specs

• Port Configuration:

  • 16 x 100G Ethernet Ports: Designed for high-speed data transfers, ideal for applications that require substantial bandwidth.

• Performance:

  • Switching Capacity: Up to 3.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 2.38 Bpps (billion packets per second)
  • DRAM: 8 GB
  • Flash Memory: 32 GB

• Stacking:

  • Stacking Support: Cisco StackWise-800 technology
  • Stacking Bandwidth: 800 Gbps
  • Maximum Stacking: Supports stacking of up to 8 switches for simplified management and enhanced scalability.

• Power:

  • Power Supply: Modular power supply options (AC and DC)
  • Primary Power Supply: 1100W AC (field-replaceable)
  • Redundancy: Supports dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies to ensure high availability.

• Layer 3 Features:

  • Routing Protocols Supported: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, RIP, Policy-Based Routing, and VRF-Lite for effective routing capabilities.
  • Multicast Routing: Supports advanced multicast routing protocols for efficient data distribution.

• Security and Automation:

  • MACsec Encryption: Provides Layer 2 encryption for secure data transmission across the network.
  • Cisco TrustSec: Implements identity-based access control and segmentation for enhanced security.
  • Automation Ready: Compatible with Cisco DNA Center for automation, supports REST APIs, and can be managed using Python scripting.

• Virtual Networks & SD-Access:

  • Software-Defined Access (SD-Access): Enables policy-based automation and network segmentation for improved control and agility.
  • Analytics and Assurance: Integrated telemetry and analytics provide real-time monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.