Cisco C9500-24Q-E Switch
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 40G ports, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
[properties]
| Properties | Cisco C9500-24Q-E |
| Description | Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License |
| Product Family | Catalyst 9500 |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Cisco IOS Software | Network Essentials |
| Number of Ports | 24 |
| Port Density (* with uplink module) |
|
| 1G port density | - |
| 10G port density | - |
| 25G port density | - |
| 40G port density | 24 |
| 100G port density | - |
| 10G port density with breakout cable | 96 |
| 25G port density with breakout cable | - |
| Fans and Fan trays | |
| FAN-T4-R (Max # of fans) | Yes (5) |
| C9K-T1-FANTRAY (Max # of fans) | No |
| Power Supply Selection | PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
| Input Voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) Inches | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 |
| Weight | 20.99 lb (9.52 kg) |
| Rack Units (RU) | 1 RU |
| Minimum Software Requirements | Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.5.1a |
| Software Features | |
| ‚ | Network Essentials |
| Switch fundamentals Layer 2, Routed Access (RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF Up to 1000 routes),PBR, PIM Stub Multicast (up to 1000 routes)), PVLAN, VRRP, PBR, CDP, QoS, FHS, 802.1x, Macsec-128, CoPP, SXP, IP SLA Responder, SSO |
+ |
| Advanced switch capabilities and scale BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, BSR, MSDP, PIM SM, PIM SSM, PIM-BIDIR, IP SLA, OSPF |
- |
| Network segmentation VRF, VXLAN, LISP, BGP-EVPN2, TrustSec2, SGT2, MPLS, mVPN2 |
- |
| Automation NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI/gNOI, YANG, PnP Agent, ZTP/Open PnP, GuestShell (On-Box Python) |
+ |
| Telemetry and visibility Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, RSPAN |
+ |
| High availability and resiliency GIR, NSF, ISSU2, StackWise Virtual, SMU |
- |
| IoT integration PTP (IEEE1588v2) |
- |
| Security MACsec-256, WAN MACsec |
- |
| Cisco trustworthy solutions Trust Anchor module, Secure Boot, Image Signing, Modern Crypto, Runtime Defenses |
+ |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specifications | C9500-24Q-E |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1920 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate‚ | Up to 1440 Mpps |
| Total Number of MAC addresses | Up to 64,000 |
| Total Number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] + Direct Routes) | Up to 80,000 host |
| Total Number of IPv4 routes (Indirect Routes) | Up to 64,000 indirect |
| Total Number of IPv6 (NDP and Direct Routes) | Up to 40,000 host |
| Total Number of IPv6 routes (Indirect Routes) | Up to 32,000 indirect |
| VLAN IDs | 4.094 |
| Total Number of IPv4 Multicast Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| Total Number of IPv6 Multicast Routes | Up to 16,000 |
| QoS ACL Scale | Up to 18,000 |
| Security ACL Scale | Up to 18,000 |
| FNF entries | Up to 512,000 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9,198 bytes |
| PVST Instances | 300 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for PVST |
13,000 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for MST | 13,000 |
| Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 1,000 |
| Operating Temperature | 32‚° to 104‚°F (0‚° to 40‚°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4‚° to 149‚°F (-20‚° to 65‚°C) |
| Operating Altitude | Operation 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) | 230,770 |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 AS/NZS 60950-1 GB4943 |
| EMI and EMC compliance |
‚ 47 CFR Part 15 Class A ‚ CNS13438: 2006 Class A ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN61000-3-2: 2014 ‚ EN61000-3-3: 2013 ‚ ICES-003 Issue 6: 2016 Class A ‚ KN 32: 2015 Class A ‚ TCVN 7189: 2009 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2012/ AC:2013 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2015 Class A ‚ CISPR 32 Edition 2 Class A ‚ V-2/2015.04 Class A ‚ V-3/2015.04 Class A ‚ CISPR24: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN55024: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ KN35: 2015 ‚ TCVN 7317: 2003 |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Stacking accessories | |
| C9500- ACCKIT-19I= | Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 19" rack mount |
| C9500- ACCKIT-23I= | Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 23" rack mount |
| C9500- 4PT-KIT= | Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| Power Supplies | |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling |
| PWR-C4-950WDC-R | 950W DC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling |
| Licenses | |
| C9500-DNA-E-3Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (3Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-E-5Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (5Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-E-7Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (7Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-3Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (3Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-5Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (5Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-7Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (7Y) |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-E Switch is a high-performance, next-generation switch designed for demanding enterprise networks. Featuring 24 non-blocking 40G Ethernet ports, this switch provides unmatched speed, scalability, and reliability for core and aggregation layers in data centers and large campus environments. Powered by Cisco's Network Essentials license, it delivers essential Layer 3 routing and automation features, ensuring efficient network operations.
Key Features:
- 24 x 40G Ethernet Ports: Delivers non-blocking connectivity for high-speed data transfer in data-intensive environments.
- Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Provides seamless redundancy and simplified network management across multiple switches.
- Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for efficient routing and traffic segmentation.
- Energy-Efficient: Complies with IEEE standards for energy savings while maintaining top performance.
- Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing, automation, and management features for enterprise networks.
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
- Ports: 24 x 40G QSFP+ ports.
- 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 Essentials.
- Energy Efficiency: Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-saving operations.
You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-24Q-E datasheet.
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Cisco C9500-24Q-E Switch
Cisco C9500-24Q-E Switch
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 40G ports, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
[properties]
| Properties | Cisco C9500-24Q-E |
| Description | Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License |
| Product Family | Catalyst 9500 |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Cisco IOS Software | Network Essentials |
| Number of Ports | 24 |
| Port Density (* with uplink module) |
|
| 1G port density | - |
| 10G port density | - |
| 25G port density | - |
| 40G port density | 24 |
| 100G port density | - |
| 10G port density with breakout cable | 96 |
| 25G port density with breakout cable | - |
| Fans and Fan trays | |
| FAN-T4-R (Max # of fans) | Yes (5) |
| C9K-T1-FANTRAY (Max # of fans) | No |
| Power Supply Selection | PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
| Input Voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) Inches | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 |
| Weight | 20.99 lb (9.52 kg) |
| Rack Units (RU) | 1 RU |
| Minimum Software Requirements | Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.5.1a |
| Software Features | |
| ‚ | Network Essentials |
| Switch fundamentals Layer 2, Routed Access (RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF Up to 1000 routes),PBR, PIM Stub Multicast (up to 1000 routes)), PVLAN, VRRP, PBR, CDP, QoS, FHS, 802.1x, Macsec-128, CoPP, SXP, IP SLA Responder, SSO |
+ |
| Advanced switch capabilities and scale BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, BSR, MSDP, PIM SM, PIM SSM, PIM-BIDIR, IP SLA, OSPF |
- |
| Network segmentation VRF, VXLAN, LISP, BGP-EVPN2, TrustSec2, SGT2, MPLS, mVPN2 |
- |
| Automation NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI/gNOI, YANG, PnP Agent, ZTP/Open PnP, GuestShell (On-Box Python) |
+ |
| Telemetry and visibility Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, RSPAN |
+ |
| High availability and resiliency GIR, NSF, ISSU2, StackWise Virtual, SMU |
- |
| IoT integration PTP (IEEE1588v2) |
- |
| Security MACsec-256, WAN MACsec |
- |
| Cisco trustworthy solutions Trust Anchor module, Secure Boot, Image Signing, Modern Crypto, Runtime Defenses |
+ |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specifications | C9500-24Q-E |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1920 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate‚ | Up to 1440 Mpps |
| Total Number of MAC addresses | Up to 64,000 |
| Total Number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] + Direct Routes) | Up to 80,000 host |
| Total Number of IPv4 routes (Indirect Routes) | Up to 64,000 indirect |
| Total Number of IPv6 (NDP and Direct Routes) | Up to 40,000 host |
| Total Number of IPv6 routes (Indirect Routes) | Up to 32,000 indirect |
| VLAN IDs | 4.094 |
| Total Number of IPv4 Multicast Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| Total Number of IPv6 Multicast Routes | Up to 16,000 |
| QoS ACL Scale | Up to 18,000 |
| Security ACL Scale | Up to 18,000 |
| FNF entries | Up to 512,000 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9,198 bytes |
| PVST Instances | 300 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for PVST |
13,000 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for MST | 13,000 |
| Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 1,000 |
| Operating Temperature | 32‚° to 104‚°F (0‚° to 40‚°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4‚° to 149‚°F (-20‚° to 65‚°C) |
| Operating Altitude | Operation 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) | 230,770 |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 AS/NZS 60950-1 GB4943 |
| EMI and EMC compliance |
‚ 47 CFR Part 15 Class A ‚ CNS13438: 2006 Class A ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN61000-3-2: 2014 ‚ EN61000-3-3: 2013 ‚ ICES-003 Issue 6: 2016 Class A ‚ KN 32: 2015 Class A ‚ TCVN 7189: 2009 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2012/ AC:2013 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2015 Class A ‚ CISPR 32 Edition 2 Class A ‚ V-2/2015.04 Class A ‚ V-3/2015.04 Class A ‚ CISPR24: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN55024: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ KN35: 2015 ‚ TCVN 7317: 2003 |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Stacking accessories | |
| C9500- ACCKIT-19I= | Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 19" rack mount |
| C9500- ACCKIT-23I= | Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 23" rack mount |
| C9500- 4PT-KIT= | Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| Power Supplies | |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling |
| PWR-C4-950WDC-R | 950W DC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling |
| Licenses | |
| C9500-DNA-E-3Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (3Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-E-5Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (5Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-E-7Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (7Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-3Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (3Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-5Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (5Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-7Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (7Y) |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-E Switch is a high-performance, next-generation switch designed for demanding enterprise networks. Featuring 24 non-blocking 40G Ethernet ports, this switch provides unmatched speed, scalability, and reliability for core and aggregation layers in data centers and large campus environments. Powered by Cisco's Network Essentials license, it delivers essential Layer 3 routing and automation features, ensuring efficient network operations.
Key Features:
- 24 x 40G Ethernet Ports: Delivers non-blocking connectivity for high-speed data transfer in data-intensive environments.
- Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Provides seamless redundancy and simplified network management across multiple switches.
- Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for efficient routing and traffic segmentation.
- Energy-Efficient: Complies with IEEE standards for energy savings while maintaining top performance.
- Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing, automation, and management features for enterprise networks.
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
- Ports: 24 x 40G QSFP+ ports.
- 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 Essentials.
- Energy Efficiency: Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-saving operations.
You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-24Q-E datasheet.
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Description
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 40G ports, No PoE (Data Only), Layer 3, Network Essentials License
[properties]
| Properties | Cisco C9500-24Q-E |
| Description | Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch, NW Ess. License |
| Product Family | Catalyst 9500 |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Cisco IOS Software | Network Essentials |
| Number of Ports | 24 |
| Port Density (* with uplink module) |
|
| 1G port density | - |
| 10G port density | - |
| 25G port density | - |
| 40G port density | 24 |
| 100G port density | - |
| 10G port density with breakout cable | 96 |
| 25G port density with breakout cable | - |
| Fans and Fan trays | |
| FAN-T4-R (Max # of fans) | Yes (5) |
| C9K-T1-FANTRAY (Max # of fans) | No |
| Power Supply Selection | PWR-C4-950WAC-R or PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
| Input Voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) Inches | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 |
| Weight | 20.99 lb (9.52 kg) |
| Rack Units (RU) | 1 RU |
| Minimum Software Requirements | Open Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.5.1a |
| Software Features | |
| ‚ | Network Essentials |
| Switch fundamentals Layer 2, Routed Access (RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF Up to 1000 routes),PBR, PIM Stub Multicast (up to 1000 routes)), PVLAN, VRRP, PBR, CDP, QoS, FHS, 802.1x, Macsec-128, CoPP, SXP, IP SLA Responder, SSO |
+ |
| Advanced switch capabilities and scale BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, BSR, MSDP, PIM SM, PIM SSM, PIM-BIDIR, IP SLA, OSPF |
- |
| Network segmentation VRF, VXLAN, LISP, BGP-EVPN2, TrustSec2, SGT2, MPLS, mVPN2 |
- |
| Automation NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI/gNOI, YANG, PnP Agent, ZTP/Open PnP, GuestShell (On-Box Python) |
+ |
| Telemetry and visibility Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, RSPAN |
+ |
| High availability and resiliency GIR, NSF, ISSU2, StackWise Virtual, SMU |
- |
| IoT integration PTP (IEEE1588v2) |
- |
| Security MACsec-256, WAN MACsec |
- |
| Cisco trustworthy solutions Trust Anchor module, Secure Boot, Image Signing, Modern Crypto, Runtime Defenses |
+ |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specifications | C9500-24Q-E |
| DRAM | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1920 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate‚ | Up to 1440 Mpps |
| Total Number of MAC addresses | Up to 64,000 |
| Total Number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] + Direct Routes) | Up to 80,000 host |
| Total Number of IPv4 routes (Indirect Routes) | Up to 64,000 indirect |
| Total Number of IPv6 (NDP and Direct Routes) | Up to 40,000 host |
| Total Number of IPv6 routes (Indirect Routes) | Up to 32,000 indirect |
| VLAN IDs | 4.094 |
| Total Number of IPv4 Multicast Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| Total Number of IPv6 Multicast Routes | Up to 16,000 |
| QoS ACL Scale | Up to 18,000 |
| Security ACL Scale | Up to 18,000 |
| FNF entries | Up to 512,000 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9,198 bytes |
| PVST Instances | 300 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for PVST |
13,000 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port VLANs) for MST | 13,000 |
| Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 1,000 |
| Operating Temperature | 32‚° to 104‚°F (0‚° to 40‚°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4‚° to 149‚°F (-20‚° to 65‚°C) |
| Operating Altitude | Operation 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) | 230,770 |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 AS/NZS 60950-1 GB4943 |
| EMI and EMC compliance |
‚ 47 CFR Part 15 Class A ‚ CNS13438: 2006 Class A ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN61000-3-2: 2014 ‚ EN61000-3-3: 2013 ‚ ICES-003 Issue 6: 2016 Class A ‚ KN 32: 2015 Class A ‚ TCVN 7189: 2009 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2012/ AC:2013 Class A ‚ EN 55032:2015 Class A ‚ CISPR 32 Edition 2 Class A ‚ V-2/2015.04 Class A ‚ V-3/2015.04 Class A ‚ CISPR24: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ EN 300 386 V1.6.1 ‚ EN55024: 2010 + A1: 2015 ‚ KN35: 2015 ‚ TCVN 7317: 2003 |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Stacking accessories | |
| C9500- ACCKIT-19I= | Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 19" rack mount |
| C9500- ACCKIT-23I= | Accessory Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series - 23" rack mount |
| C9500- 4PT-KIT= | Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| Power Supplies | |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | 950W AC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling |
| PWR-C4-950WDC-R | 950W DC Config 4 Power Supply front-to-back cooling |
| Licenses | |
| C9500-DNA-E-3Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (3Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-E-5Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (5Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-E-7Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Essentials. license (7Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-3Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (3Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-5Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (5Y) for 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C SKU |
| C9500-DNA-A-7Y | Catalyst 9500 NW and Cisco DNA Advantage license (7Y) |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-E Switch is a high-performance, next-generation switch designed for demanding enterprise networks. Featuring 24 non-blocking 40G Ethernet ports, this switch provides unmatched speed, scalability, and reliability for core and aggregation layers in data centers and large campus environments. Powered by Cisco's Network Essentials license, it delivers essential Layer 3 routing and automation features, ensuring efficient network operations.
Key Features:
- 24 x 40G Ethernet Ports: Delivers non-blocking connectivity for high-speed data transfer in data-intensive environments.
- Cisco StackWise Virtual Technology: Provides seamless redundancy and simplified network management across multiple switches.
- Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for efficient routing and traffic segmentation.
- Energy-Efficient: Complies with IEEE standards for energy savings while maintaining top performance.
- Network Essentials License: Unlocks essential routing, automation, and management features for enterprise networks.
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Enterprise core networks, data centers, and large campuses.
- Ports: 24 x 40G QSFP+ ports.
- 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 Essentials.
- Energy Efficiency: Supports IEEE 802.3az standards for energy-saving operations.
You can check the related tab for the Cisco C9500-24Q-E datasheet.













