C9500-12Q-A, Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch, 12x40GE QSFP+/Advantage License/Data Center
$16,135
The Cisco C9500-12Q-A is an enterprise-grade switch built for the critical aggregation layer in modern digital networks. Its flexible, programmable architecture empowers businesses to adapt rapidly to evolving demands and security challenges, ensuring robust core connectivity for enterprise switch environments. Specifically designed for high-performance environments, the C9500-12Q-A’s enterprise switch features support extensive programmability, advanced security access controls, and seamless integration with cloud platforms. With robust cloud integration and visibility tools, this switch accelerates secure traffic flow and scales easily, making it a preferred solution for distributed enterprises, data centers, and organizations transitioning to cloud-centric operations. The programmable design reduces operational burden and simplifies policy deployment, granting network administrators granular control and efficiency. Delivering superior speeds and throughput at the aggregation layer, it offers solutions for bandwidth-intensive tasks while providing comprehensive Quality of Service (QoS) and policy enforcement. The Catalyst 9500 series is recognized globally for its reliability and resilience in mission-critical deployments, supporting both traditional and cloud-empowered architectures. The C9500-12Q-A is tuned for rapid deployment, high availability, and deep analytics, equipping IT teams with actionable data for proactive decision-making. Its versatile capabilities ensure optimized network traffic flow, high-speed access, and security for both on-premise and hybrid cloud infrastructures in dynamic enterprise environments.
Product Features
- ● Flexibility: 12 x 40G QSFP+ Network Modular uplinks provide of connectivity .
- ● Network Advantage License, Advanced security features such as secure boot, Trustworthy Systems, MACsec, and other capabilities.
- ● Layer 3 with Switching capacity Up to 1.920 Gbps, Forwarding rate Up to 1.440 Mpps.
- ● Scalability: Designed to scale as network demands grow, with high-density stacking capabilities.
Product Applications
- ● Small to Medium-Sized Businesses: Provides secure and scalable connectivity options.
- ● Enterprise Branches: Delivers enterprise-grade performance and security.
- ● Campuses: Handles high-density deployments with advanced security features.
Features Comparison
| Model | C9500-12Q-A | C9500-48Y4C-E | C1-N5624-B-24Q | C9500-24Q-A |
| Brand | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco |
| Port Configuration | 12 x 40G QSFP+ | n/a | 24 × 40G QSFP+ (supports breakout to 96×10G SFP+ via cables) | 24 × QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 960 Gbps | Up to 3.2 Tbps | 1.92 Tbps | Up to 1920 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 720 Mpps | Up to 1 Bpps | 1.428 Bpps (64-byte packets) | Up to 1440 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Specification
| Model | C9500-12Q-A |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 720 Mpps |
| Total Number of MAC Addresses | Up to 64,000* |
| IPv4 Routes (ARP + Learned Routes) | Up to 64,000 indirect* |
| Up to 32,000 host* | IPv6 Routes |
| Up to 32,000 indirect* | Up to 16,000 host* |
| Multicast Scale | Up to 48,000* |
| QoS ACL Scale | Up to 18,000* |
| Security ACL Scale | Up to 18,000* |
| FNF Entries | Up to 512,000* |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| VLAN IDs | 4,000 |
| Total Switched Virtual Interfaces | 4,000 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9198 bytes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in |
| Rack Units | 1 RU |
| Input Voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C) |
| Humidity (Non-condensing) | Operating: 5% to 90% |
| Non-operating: 5% to 95% | Altitude |
| Operation up to 6,000 ft | MTBF (Hours) |
| 179,660 | Power Supply Feature |
| Support in the Catalyst 9500 Series | AC Power Max Rating |
| 950W | System Power Consumption |
| 850W max | Input Voltage Range and Frequency |
| AC 115 to 230 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz | Power Supply Efficiency |
| 94% | Total Output BTU |
| 2901 BTU/hr (850W) max | Input Current |
| AC 10A at 115VAC, 5A at 230VAC | Output Ratings |
| 12V at 79A, 12V at 3A | Output Hold-up Time |
| AC = 10 ms at maximum load | Power-supply Input Receptacles |
| AC IEC 60320 C16 | Power Cord Rating |
| AC 15A |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| C9K-PWR-650WAC-R | Cisco 650W AC Power Supply, compatible with C9500 Series for high-reliability deployments. |
| C9500-FAN | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Redundant Fan, ensures system cooling and operational stability. |
| C9500-NM-8X | 8-Port Network Module for the Catalyst 9500 Series, enables flexible uplink configuration. |
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