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Cisco C9500-24Y4C-E | Catalyst 9500 24-Port 1/10/25G Switch, 4x 40/100G QSFP28, Layer 3

C9500-24Y4C-E

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Description

The Cisco C9500-24Y4C-E is a high-performance enterprise switch designed for core and aggregation deployments in modern campus networks. It delivers 24 x 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports and 4 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplinks with up to 2 Tbps switching capacity and 1 Bpps forwarding rate. Built for security, IoT, and cloud environments, this Layer 3 switch supports advanced routing protocols, StackWise Virtual technology, and comes with the Network Essentials software license for essential enterprise-class capabilities.

Features

Layer 3 routing with support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, VRRP, and policy-based routing (PBR)
- Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support with dynamic hardware forwarding table allocations
- MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN support, Multicast VPN (MVPN)
- Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)
- StackWise Virtual technology for network virtualization and redundancy
- Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC architecture for high performance and low latency
- MACsec 256-bit encryption for secure segmentation
- Flexible Software Database Manager (SDM) templates for custom resource allocation
- Advanced QoS with up to 16,000 QoS ACL entries and 27,000 security ACL entries
- Flexible NetFlow (FNF) with up to 98,000 entries for traffic monitoring
- Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), and Stateful Switchover (SSO)
- Cisco DNA Center integration for automation and analytics
- SD-Access fabric border and control plane node capabilities
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays
- 4,000 VLANs and 4,000 Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs)

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

24 x 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports
- 4 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplink ports
- Switching capacity: Up to 2 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: Up to 1 Bpps (billion packets per second)
- MAC address table: 82,000 entries
- IPv4 routes: Up to 212,000 (indirect + direct)
- IPv6 routes: Up to 212,000 (indirect + direct)
- DRAM: 16 GB DDR4
- Flash memory: 16 GB
- VLAN IDs: 4,000
- Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs): 4,000
- Jumbo frame support: 9,216 bytes
- Power supply options: C9K-PWR-650WAC-R or C9K-PWR-930WDC-R (dual redundant 1+1)
- CPU: 4-core, 2.4 GHz x86 processor
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 45.7 cm)
- Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Weight: 21.96 lb (9.96 kg)
- Software: Cisco IOS XE (Network Essentials license included)

FAQs

Q: What software license is included with the C9500-24Y4C-E?
A: The C9500-24Y4C-E includes the Cisco Network Essentials license, which provides essential Layer 3 routing, security, and management features for enterprise deployments. Network Advantage licenses are available separately for advanced features.

Q: Does this switch support PoE?
A: No, the C9500-24Y4C-E does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). It is a data-only switch designed for high-speed core and aggregation layer applications. For PoE support, consider alternative Catalyst 9000 Series models.

Q: What are the primary use cases for this switch?
A: The C9500-24Y4C-E is ideal for enterprise campus core and aggregation layer deployments, data center interconnects, and high-density 25G server access environments. It excels in scenarios requiring high-speed uplinks, advanced routing, and scalable table capacity.

Q: Does the C9500-24Y4C-E support StackWise Virtual?
A: Yes, the switch supports Cisco StackWise Virtual technology, which allows two physical switches to operate as a single logical switch for simplified management, increased redundancy, and improved availability.

Q: What transceivers are compatible with this switch?
A: The C9500-24Y4C-E supports Cisco SFP28 transceivers (1G/10G/25G) for the 24 downlink ports and QSFP28 transceivers (40G/100G) for the 4 uplink ports. Cisco-certified optics are recommended for full compatibility and support.

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