Enterprise-Grade 24×10 Gbps Performance with Advanced Services — Cisco Catalyst C9500-24X-A delivers scalable core/aggregation switching, comprehensive Layer 3 routing, strong security, and StackWise Virtual resilience in a powerful, manageable platform
Product Description
The Cisco C9500-24X-A is a high-performance, stackable managed switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, designed for large enterprise networking environments requiring 24×10 Gbps connectivity, advanced routing, and robust security. It combines 16 fixed 10 Gbps SFP+ ports with an 8-port 10 Gbps network module for flexible uplinks and access aggregation — making it ideal for campus core, distribution, or data center edge layers.
Model Type: Enterprise-Class Stackable Managed Switch (Layer 2/Layer 3)
Series: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series with Network Advantage License — built for high-performance campus core and aggregation networks.
Key Features
• 24 × 10 Gbps Ethernet Ports — Combines 16 fixed 10 Gbps SFP+ ports with 8 additional 10 Gbps SFP+ ports via an included C9500-NM-8X network module, giving 24 high-speed 10 Gbps interfaces for access, distribution, or aggregation.
• Network Advantage License — Unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing and segmentation features including dynamic routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), MPLS, EVPN, VRF-Lite, Segment Routing, and expanded ACL/QoS capabilities — ideal for enterprise core and service edge deployments.
• High Performance & Scalability — Up to 960 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity with ~720 Mpps forwarding performance for demanding traffic loads.
• Cisco UADP 2.0 Programmable ASIC — Delivers hardware-accelerated traffic forwarding, flexible programmable pipelines for advanced services, and enhanced traffic handling.
• StackWise Virtual Support — Enables stacking of multiple Catalyst 9500 switches into a single logical unit using StackWise Virtual, with resiliency and unified management, plus nonstop forwarding (NSF) and ISSU for high availability.
• Advanced Security — Includes MACsec, Secure Boot, Trust Anchor technology, IEEE 802.1X, and robust ACLs to secure critical network traffic.
• Flexible Management & Automation — Manage via CLI, SNMP, Web UI, RESTCONF/NETCONF, telemetry, or Cisco DNA Center for automation, assurance, and policy-based network operations.
• Enterprise-Grade Resiliency — Supports redundant power supplies and field-replaceable fan trays for mission-critical uptime (model/config dependent).
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Ports | 16 × fixed 10 G SFP+ + 8 × 10 G SFP+ (via included network module) |
| Switching Capacity | ~960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | ~720 Mpps |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| IPv4 Routes | ~64,000 indirect / ~80,000 host (model dep.) |
| IPv6 Routes | ~32,000 indirect / ~40,000 host (model dep.) |
| MAC Address Table | ~64,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4,094 |
| Jumbo Frame | ~9,198 bytes |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual (active-active) |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMP, Web UI, RESTCONF, NETCONF, Telemetry |
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable |
| Power Support | Redundant power options supported |
Typical Use Cases
• Enterprise Campus Core & Aggregation — Central switch for high-bandwidth aggregation with advanced Layer 3 services.
• Data Center Edge — High-performance 10 Gbps connectivity for server uplinks, storage links, or aggregation layers.
• Multi-Tenant or Segment-Rich Environments — Supports robust segmentation with VRF, MPLS, or EVPN for service provider-style architectures.
• Stacked Resilient Deployments — Combine multiple units into a single logical chassis for redundancy and simplified management via StackWise Virtual.
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