Alternate model for Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G switch C9500-16X-E------

[jdurgam]

Suggest me the alternate model for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G switch C9500-16X-E which supports virtual stacking with network modules.

[Leo Laohoo]

Network Advantage supports VSS.

Network Essentials do not support VSS.

[jdurgam]

HI Leo

So I need to purchase Network Advantage support right???

[Leo Laohoo]

To enable VSS, Network Advantage is required.

[balaji.bandi]

C9500-16X-E - Please note: This announcement does not include C9500-16X which will not reach End-of-Sale at least until April 2025. The rest of the Catalyst 9500/9500X portfolio is not affected by this announcement

SVL you need network advantage License as default to work.

[jdurgam]

Thank you for your information.

Could you please suggest me any alternate model for it.

[balaji.bandi]

Plenty models available based on the features you looking :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html