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Cisco C9500-16X-A Catalyst 9500 Refurbished 16-Port 10G Switch
MPN: C9500-16X-A
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25+
Years
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested to factory specification. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco C9500-16X-A is a Catalyst 9500 Series 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch operating under the Network Advantage license tier. Professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and inspected to meet original Cisco performance standards, this unit delivers the same wire-speed throughput and advanced feature set as new — at a fraction of the cost. The C9500-16X-A is purpose-built for enterprise campus core and aggregation deployments where high density, programmability, and carrier-class availability are required.At the heart of this platform is the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0 ASIC paired with a 4-core, 2.4-GHz x86 CPU, 16 GB DDR4 memory, and 16 GB internal storage. The switch delivers a total switching capacity of 480 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 360 Mpps, supporting up to 32,000 hardware adjacencies for large-scale Layer 3 deployments. The Network Advantage license unlocks the full routing and automation stack including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs, MVPN, NAT, Cisco StackWise Virtual, and Software-Defined Access with Cisco DNA Center integration. Redundant 1+1 power supplies and five field-replaceable variable-speed fans with front-to-back airflow ensure continuous operation in mission-critical rack environments.
WhaleyComm has supplied enterprise-grade networking hardware to 5,000+ customers over 25+ years. Purchasing a refurbished C9500-16X-A through WhaleyComm provides proven Cisco Catalyst 9500 performance with significant savings versus new list price, backed by our Lifetime Warranty and ISO 9001-certified testing process. Every unit ships with a Certificate of Testing.
Technical Specifications
MPN
C9500-16X-A
License Tier
Network Advantage
Fixed Ports
16 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
Switching Capacity
480 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
360 Mpps
Processor
4-core x86, 2.4 GHz
DRAM
16 GB DDR4
Internal Storage
16 GB
Form Factor
1U Rack-Mountable
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in
Weight
23.6 lb (10.7 kg)
Power Supply
950W AC (PWR-C4-950WAC-R)
Input Voltage
90 to 264 VAC
Redundant Power Supply
Yes, 1+1 dual supported
Fans
5 x Field-Replaceable Variable-Speed
Airflow
Front-to-Back
Hardware Adjacencies
32,000
Operating System
Cisco IOS XE
ASIC
Cisco UADP 2.0
MTBF
315,790 hours
Rack Units
1 RU
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise Campus Core
The C9500-16X-A is designed as a core and aggregation layer switch for large enterprise campus networks, providing non-blocking 10G connectivity and advanced Layer 3 routing across high-density uplinks.
Data Center Edge and Aggregation
With 480 Gbps switching capacity and full MPLS Layer 2/3 VPN support, this switch is well-suited for data center edge and aggregation roles where scalable multi-tenant connectivity is required.
Software-Defined Access Fabric
Native integration with Cisco DNA Center and support for SD-Access makes this switch an ideal fabric node for automated network provisioning, policy enforcement, and network segmentation in enterprise SD-Access deployments.
EVPN/VXLAN Overlay Networks
The Network Advantage license enables EVPN and VXLAN capabilities, making the C9500-16X-A a strong fit for organizations building scalable overlay fabric networks across campus or data center environments.
StackWise Virtual High-Availability Pairs
Cisco StackWise Virtual technology allows two C9500-16X-A switches to operate as a single logical switch, simplifying management and delivering chassis-level redundancy without the cost of a modular platform.
Budget-Conscious Network Refresh
Organizations refreshing aging core switching infrastructure can deploy a professionally tested refurbished C9500-16X-A to achieve current-generation Cisco IOS XE capabilities at a significant reduction in capital expenditure.
What's Included
1 x Cisco C9500-16X-A Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G Switch (refurbished)
1 x Power Supply (PWR-C4-950WAC-R)
Rack-mount kit
Certificate of Testing
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
The Cisco C9500-16X-A is compatible with the following network modules and accessories
Network Modules
✓
C9500-NM-8X — 8-port 10G SFP+ network module
✓
C9500-NM-2Q — 2-port 40G QSFP+ network module
Power Supplies
✓
PWR-C4-950WAC-R — 950W AC power supply
✓
PWR-C4-950WDC-R — 950W DC power supply
Fan Trays
✓
FAN-T4-R — Supported (up to 5 fans)
Storage
✓
SSD-120G — Supported
Accessory Kits
✓
C9500-ACC-KIT-19I= — 19-inch rack-mount kit
✓
C9500-ACC-KIT-23I= — 23-inch rack-mount kit
✓
C9500-4PT-KIT= — 4-post rack-mount kit
Software
✓
Cisco IOS XE (last supported release on C9500-16X: IOS XE 17.18 Extended Maintenance Release)
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The C9500-16X-A ships with the Cisco Network Advantage license, which enables the full advanced feature set including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs, MVPN, NAT, Cisco StackWise Virtual, EVPN/VXLAN, Segment Routing, and Cisco DNA Center integration. Organizations requiring only basic Layer 3 routing may evaluate the Essentials-tier C9500-16X-E as an alternative. Contact our team to confirm the right fit for your environment.
Yes. The C9500-16X-A supports optional network modules including the C9500-NM-8X (8-port 10G SFP+) and C9500-NM-2Q (2-port 40G QSFP+) for additional uplink density. These modules are sold separately. Contact our engineering team at +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com to source compatible modules.
Cisco announced end-of-sale for the C9500-16X platform on April 30, 2025, with the last day to order new units from Cisco being April 30, 2026. Customers with active service contracts continue to receive Cisco TAC support per the published EoL bulletin. Purchasing a refurbished unit from WhaleyComm provides an excellent, cost-effective path to maintain this platform in production with our Lifetime Warranty coverage in parallel.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco C9500-16X-A Catalyst 9500 Refurbished 16-Port 10G Switch
$1,699.00
Cisco
Cisco C9500-16X-A Catalyst 9500 Refurbished 16-Port 10G Switch
MPN: C9500-16X-A
$1,699.00
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