C9500-16X-2Q-E: This bundle provides sixteen 10G-facing positions and two 40G uplinks for a lower-density core. Validate the module, every optic and the Essentials-compatible control-plane design.
The 40X bundle changes fixed-port scale and power assumptions. An Advantage variant changes software rights; neither difference is resolved by a configuration rename.
Archive the purchased PID, discovered chassis and module inventory, optics map, power and airflow, IOS XE release, base license, term subscription and Smart Account delivery. Retest the affected evidence after hardware, port-mode or software changes.
Cisco evidence: Cisco Catalyst 9500 hardware product overview.
| Exact model / SKU | C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| Order identity | C9500-16X-2Q-E |
| Acceptance focus | Essentials 16X-2Q two-uplink design |
| Deployment decision | This bundle provides sixteen 10G-facing positions and two 40G uplinks for a lower-density core. Validate the module, every optic and the Essentials-compatible control-plane design. |
| Comparison boundary | The 40X bundle changes fixed-port scale and power assumptions. An Advantage variant changes software rights; neither difference is resolved by a configuration rename. |
| Evidence retained | Purchased and discovered PIDs, modules, optics, software, license, subscription and account delivery |
| Source match | C9500-16X-2Q-E: Essentials 16X-2Q two-uplink design; paired PID explicitly excluded as an automatic substitute |
| Official manufacturer reference | Cisco Catalyst 9500 hardware product overview |
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C9500-16X-2Q-E Cisco Catalyst 9500 switch order configuration is a CISCO Catalyst 9500 Series Switches product supplied by YYST Global for enterprise IT procurement and infrastructure projects.
Contact YYST Global to confirm availability for C9500-16X-2Q-E, the required quantity, exact configuration, delivery destination and current lead time before ordering. A product listing does not confirm current inventory.
The current reference price for C9500-16X-2Q-E is US$ 9,900.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
Confirm the exact model suffix, interfaces, power option, software or licenses, included accessories, new factory sealed, warranty and destination requirements before ordering C9500-16X-2Q-E.
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