Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-12Q-A — Enterprise 40G Core Switch
Save thousands over list price on this new Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch with Network Advantage license. The C9500-12Q-A delivers enterprise-class core and aggregation switching with 480 Gbps non-blocking throughput — ideal for campus core, data center aggregation, and SD-Access deployments. Backed by Reef Telecom's industry-leading 10-year warranty.
Key Specifications
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Part Number: C9500-12Q-A
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Ports: 12x 40G QSFP+ (supports 4x10G breakout per port)
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Switching Capacity: Up to 480 Gbps full duplex
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Forwarding Rate: Up to 720 Mpps
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CPU: 4-core Intel x86, 2.4 GHz
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Memory: 16 GB DDR4
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Storage: 16 GB internal flash
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License: Network Advantage (DNA Advantage license-ready)
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Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
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Power: Dual redundant AC power supply support (950W)
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Condition: New
Enterprise Features
- Cisco SD-Access and Software-Defined Networking support
- MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs, MVPN, and NAT
- StackWise Virtual technology for network virtualization
- MACsec 256-bit encryption for hardware-level security
- UADP 2.0 XL ASIC with flexible SDM templates
- Cisco IOS XE with programmability (NETCONF, RESTCONF, Python)
Why Buy from Reef Telecom?
- 10-year warranty on all equipment
- Free shipping on orders over $300
- Trusted B2B telecom equipment supplier
- Expert support for enterprise networking solutions
The Cisco C9500-12Q-A is ideal for enterprise campus core deployments, high-density 40G aggregation, and organizations implementing Cisco SD-Access architecture. Now discontinued by Cisco (End of Sale April 2024), new units are increasingly hard to source — order now to secure availability.
