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Cisco C9500-24Y4C-A Switch
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Cisco SKU C9500-24Y4C-A

Cisco C9500-24Y4C-A Switch

Managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 1/10/25G ports, 4 x 40/100G Uplinks, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Advantage License

Form factor1 RU

$10,995.00

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The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A Switch is designed to deliver high-performance and scalability for modern enterprise networks. Featuring 24 non-blocking 1/10/25G Ethernet ports and 4 uplink ports supporting 40/100G, this switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campus and data center environments. Powered by the Network Advantage license, it enables advanced Layer 3 routing, automation, and security features, ensuring seamless and secure network operations.

Product FamilyCatalyst 9500
Product TypeEthernet Switch
Cisco IOS SoftwareNetwork Advantage
Number of Ports48
1G port density24
10G port density24
25G port density24
40G port density4
100G port density4
10G port density with breakout cable–
25G port density with breakout cable–
FAN-T4-R (Max # of fans)No
C9K-T1-FANTRAY (Max # of fans)Yes (4)
Power Supply SelectionC9K-PWR-650WAC-R, C9KPWR650WACL-R or C9K-PWR-930WDC-R
Input Voltage90 to 264 VAC
Dimensions (HxWxD) Inches1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0
Weight21.96 lb (9.96 kg)
Rack Units (RU)1 RU
Minimum Software RequirementsCisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1a
IoT integration PTP (IEEE1588v2)+
Security MACsec-256, WAN MACsec–
DRAM16 GB
Flash Memory16 GB
Switching CapacityUp to 2.0 Tbps
Forwarding RateUp to 1 Bpps
Total Number of MAC addressesUp to 82,000
Total Number of IPv4 routes (Indirect Routes)Up to 256,000 indirect + direct
Total Number of IPv6 (NDP and Direct Routes)Up to 90,000 host
Total Number of IPv6 routes (Indirect Routes)Up to 256,000 indirect + direct
VLAN IDs4,094
Total Number of IPv4 Multicast RoutesUp to 32,000
Total Number of IPv6 Multicast RoutesUp to 32,000
QoS ACL ScaleUp to 16,000
Security ACL ScaleUp to 27,000
FNF entriesUp to 256,000
Jumbo Frame9,216 bytes
PVST Instances4,000
STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for PVST16,000
STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for MST52,000
Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs)4,000
Operating Temperature32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage Temperature4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Operating AltitudeOperation up to 10,000 feet at 40°C; up to 6,000 feet at 45°C
Relative humidity operating and nonoperating (noncondensing)Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95%
Mean-time between failures (MTBF)336,780
C9500- ACCKITH -19I=Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series High-End – 19″ rack mount
C9500- ACCKITH -23I=Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series High-End – 23″ rack mount
C9500-4PTH-KIT=Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series High-End
C9K-F1-SSD-240GCisco pluggable SSD storage 240 GB
C9K-F1-SSD-480GCisco pluggable SSD storage 480 GB
C9K-F1-SSD-960GCisco pluggable SSD storage 960 GB
C9K-PWR-650WAC-R650W AC Power Supply
C9KPWR650WACL-R650W AC Power Supply
C9K-PWR-930WDC-R930W DC Power Supply
C9500-DNA-L-E-3YCatalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-E-5YCatalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-E-7YCatalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-A-3YCatalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (3Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-A-5YCatalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (5Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU
C9500-DNA-L-A-7YCatalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage low port density license (7Y) for 12Q, 16X, 24Y4C SKU

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A Switch is designed to deliver high-performance and scalability for modern enterprise networks. Featuring 24 non-blocking 1/10/25G Ethernet ports and 4 uplink ports supporting 40/100G, this switch is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large campus and data center environments. Powered by the Network Advantage license, it enables advanced Layer 3 routing, automation, and security features, ensuring seamless and secure network operations.

Key Features

  • 24 x 1/10/25G Ethernet Ports : Delivers high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for bandwidth-heavy applications.
  • 4 x 40/100G Uplink Ports : Ensures high-speed uplinks for efficient data transfer and network scalability.
  • Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology : Simplifies network management and redundancy across multiple switches.
  • Advanced Layer 3 Routing : Supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS for dynamic routing and traffic management.
  • Energy-Efficient : Compliant with IEEE 802.3az standards, reducing power consumption without compromising performance.
  • Network Advantage License : Unlocks advanced automation, routing, and security features.

Technical Overview

  • Recommended for : Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
  • Ports : 24 x 1/10/25G SFP+ ports with 4 x 40/100G uplinks
  • Switching Capacity : 960 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate : 720 Mpps
  • Layer 3 Features : OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VRF-Lite
  • Management : Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center
  • Licensing : Network Advantage
  • Energy Efficiency : Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-saving operations.

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