[shortdesc] Managed, Rack-mountable, 12 x 40G ports, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License [/shortdesc] [properties] Properties Cisco C9500-12Q-E Description Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License Product Family Catalyst 9500 Product Type Ethernet Switch Cisco IOS Software Network Essentials Number of Ports 12 Port Density(* with uplink module) 1G port density - 10G port density - 25G port density - 40G port density 12 100G port density - 10G port density with breakout cable 48 25G port density with breakout cable - Fans and Fan trays FAN-T4-R (Max # of fans) Yes (5) C9K-T1-FANTRAY (Max # of fans) No Power Supply Selection PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R Input Voltage 90 to 264 VAC Dimensions (HxWxD) Inches 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in Weight 20.99 lb (9.52 kg) Rack Units (RU) 1 RU Minimum Software Requirements Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.6.1 Software Features ‚ Network Essentials Switch fundamentalsLayer 2, Routed Access (RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF Up to 1000 routes),PBR, PIM Stub Multicast (up to 1000 routes)), PVLAN, VRRP, PBR, CDP, QoS, FHS, 802.1x, Macsec-128, CoPP, SXP, IP SLA Responder, SSO + Advanced switch capabilities and scaleBGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, BSR, MSDP, PIM SM, PIM SSM, PIM-BIDIR, IP SLA, OSPF - Network segmentationVRF, VXLAN, LISP, BGP-EVPN2, TrustSec2, SGT2, MPLS, mVPN2 - AutomationNETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI/gNOI, YANG, PnP Agent, ZTP/Open PnP, GuestShell (On-Box Python) + Telemetry and visibilityModel-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, RSPAN + High availability and resiliencyGIR, NSF, ISSU2, StackWise Virtual, SMU - IoT integrationPTP (IEEE1588v2) - SecurityMACsec-256, WAN MACsec - Cisco trustworthy solutionsTrust Anchor module, Secure Boot, Image Signing, Modern Crypto, Runtime Defenses + [/properties][specifications] Specifications C9500-12Q-E DRAM 16 GB Flash Memory 16 GB Switching Capacity Up to 960 Gbps Forwarding Rate‚ Up to 720 Mpps Total Number of MAC addresses Up to 64,000 Total Number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] + Direct Routes) Up to 80,000 host Total Number of IPv4 routes (Indirect Routes) Up to 64,000 indirect Total Number of IPv6 (NDP and Direct Routes) Up to 40,000 host Total Number of IPv6 routes (Indirect Routes) Up to 32,000 indirect VLAN IDs 4.094 Total Number of IPv4 Multicast Routes Up to 32,000 Total Number of IPv6 Multicast Routes Up to 16,000 QoS ACL Scale Up to 18,000 Security ACL Scale Up to 18,000 FNF entries Up to 512,000 Jumbo Frame 9,198 bytes PVST Instances 300 STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for PVST 13,000 STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for MST 13,000 Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) 1,000 Operating Temperature 32‚° to 104‚°F (0‚° to 40‚°C) Storage Temperature -4‚° to 149‚°F (-20‚° to 65‚°C) Operating Altitude Operation up to 10,000 feet at 40‚°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45‚°C Relative humidity operating and nonoperating (noncondensing) Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90%Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% Mean-time between failures (MTBF) 276,430 Safety Certifications UL 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1IEC 60950-1AS/NZS 60950-1GB4943 EMI and EMCcompliance ‚ 47 CFR Part 15 Class A ‚ CNS13438: 2006 Class A ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN61000-3-2: 2014 ‚ EN61000-3-3: 2013 ‚ ICES-003 Issue 6: 2016 Class A ‚ KN 32: 2015 Class A ‚ TCVN 7189: 2009 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2012/ AC:2013 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2015 Class A ‚ CISPR 32 Edition 2 Class A ‚ V-2/2015.04 Class A ‚ V-3/2015.04 Class A ‚ CISPR24: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN55024: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ KN35: 2015 ‚ TCVN 7317: 2003 [/specifications][accesories] Stacking accessories C9500- ACCKIT-19I= Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 19" rack mount C9500- ACCKIT-23I= Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 23" rack moun C9500- 4PT-KIT= Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Power Supplies PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling PWR-C4-950WDC-R 950W DC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling Licenses C9500-DNA-L-E-3Y Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU C9500-DNA-L-E-5Y Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU C9500-DNA-L-E-7Y Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU C9500-DNA-L-A-3Y Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU C9500-DNA-L-A-7Y Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU [/accesories] Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-E Switch The Cisco Catalyst C9500-12Q-E Switch is a high-performance solution designed for next-generation enterprise networks, offering scalability and efficiency with 12 non-blocking 40G Ethernet ports. This switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campuses and data centers. Powered by Cisco’s Network Essentials license, it supports critical Layer 3 routing and automation features to optimize network performance and security. Key Features: 12 x 40G Ethernet Ports: Provides high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for data-intensive environments. Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Enables seamless network virtualization and redundancy across multiple switches. Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for enhanced routing and segmentation. Energy-Efficient: Compliant with IEEE standards for reduced power consumption without compromising performance. Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing and security features for enterprise networks. Technical Overview: Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses. Ports: 12 x 40G QSFP+ ports. Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps. Forwarding Rate: 720 Mpps. Layer 3 Features: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VRF-Lite. Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center. Licensing: Network Essentials. Energy Efficiency: Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-efficient operations. You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-12Q-E datasheet.
