Cisco C950016XA Layer 3 Enterprise Core Switch

The Cisco C950016XA, a 16-port Layer 3 enterprise core switch in the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, includes the C9500-NM-8X network module (8 × 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks) and dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies, delivering up to 960 Gbps of switching capacity and forwarding up to 720 Mpps. This Layer 3 switching platform is designed for enterprise core and aggregation networks, enabling high-speed data aggregation between access switches, servers, and data center resources, with Cisco IOS XE Network Advantage for advanced routing and centralized management. Management is through CLI, SNMP, Web UI, and centralized network management platforms, with security features such as ACLs, network segmentation, and secure management protocols; common replacements include the Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UXM Network Switch.