C9500X-60L4D-A

C9500X-60L4D-A Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9500X 60L4D-A is Cisco’s latest purpose-built fixed enterprise aggregation switch. With 60 QSFP56 50G ports and 4 QSFP-DD 400G ports, The Cisco C9500X-60L4D-A provides high-density 50G and 400G in a 1RU form factor.

Powered by the cutting-edge Cisco Silicon One Q200 chipset, the C9500X-60L4D-A delivers up to 9.2 Tbps switching capacity and 8 Bpps forwarding rate. The Q200 ASIC provides full routing and switching capabilities without external memory, enabled by the integrated high-bandwidth memory.

With advanced capabilities like MACsec and IPsec encryption, PTP timing, and container hosting support, the Cisco C9500X-60L4D-A is ideal for modern enterprise campus aggregates. It ships with the Cisco IOS XE software, Smart Licensing, and the Network Advantage license.

Quick Specifications

C9500X-60L4D-A Details and Highlights

• Powered by the cutting-edge Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC, enabling up to 9.2 Tbps switching capacity and 8 Bpps forwarding without external memory
• 60 QSFP56 50G ports and 4 QSFP-DD 400G ports, providing high-density 50G and 400G in a compact 1RU form factor
• Integrated MACsec 256-bit and IKEv2 IPsec 256-bit encryption for securing connectivity
• Extensive routing support with up to 2M IPv4/IPv6 routes in hardware tables
• Precision Time Protocol (PTP) support for sub-microsecond clock synchronization
• Container hosting on the x86 CPU complex for deploying third-party or custom applications
• Hot-swappable power supplies and fans for no disruption during servicing
• Ships with Cisco IOS XE software, Smart Licensing, and Network Advantage license

Supported Products

Comparison to Similar Models

Full Specifications

Key Features and Benefits

• High-density 50G and 400G ports in a compact 1RU form factor
• Cutting-edge Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC delivering up to 9.2 Tbps capacity
• Integrated MACsec and IPsec encryption for security
• Extensive L2 and L3 feature support including EVPN, VXLAN, and MPLS
• Precision timing with IEEE 1588v2 PTP support
• Container hosting for third-party and custom applications
• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans
• Cisco IOS XE operating system with smart licensing
• Network Advantage license enabled out of the box

Supported Modules and Accessories

• Network modules – Not applicable
• SSD storage – 240GB/480GB/960GB optional
• Power supplies – 1500W AC/DC, redundant capable
• Fan units – 6 hot-swappable, front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
• Rack mount kits – 19″/23″ rack mounting options available

C9500X-60L4D-A Licensing

The C9500X-60L4D-A comes with the Network Advantage license. Additional licenses like Network Essentials or Cisco DNA Advantage can be purchased separately. Smart Licensing is used to manage licenses.

Installation and Deployment

Refer to the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switch hardware installation guide for detailed instructions on installing and deploying the switches and accessories.

Compliance and Safety

The switch complies with various international standards including UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 62368-1 for safety requirements.

Warranty and Support

The C9500X-60L4D-A comes with an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) that includes next business day delivery of replacement hardware. It also includes 90 days of 8×5 Cisco TAC support.

C9500X-60L4D-A End of Life Policy

Hardware warranty is limited to 5 years from the announcement of discontinuance per Cisco’s end of life policy. More details at Cisco EOL Policy