Cisco C9500-24Y4C-A 24-Ports SFP28 Catalyst 9500 Network Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C9500‑24Y4C‑A is a 1RU high-performance Layer 3 fixed switch designed for demanding enterprise core, aggregation, or data center deployments. It provides 24 SFP‑28 ports supporting 1/10/25 Gbps plus 4 QSFP28 ports capable of 40/100 Gbps for uplink flexibility. With up to 2.0 Tbps switching capacity and about 1.0 Bpps forwarding rate, it handles heavy traffic loads efficiently. Featuring 16GB DRAM, 16GB Flash, and Network Advantage licensing, it supports advanced routing, MPLS, high-availability features (NSF, SSO), and full programmability. Ideal for secure, scalable campus cores or cloud-ready environments.

Key Features

• Port & Uplink Flexibility: 24 x 1/10/25G SFP‑28 ports and 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks to serve both high-fan-out and high-bandwidth demands.
• High Performance: 2.0 Tbps switching capacity with ~1.0 Bpps forwarding rate ensures minimal latency under heavy loads.
• Scale & Table Capacities: Supports ~212,000 IPv4/IPv6 indirect and direct routes, large MAC/ARP tables, and up to 4,000 VLANs and SVIs.
• Advanced Features & Reliability: Built-in hot-swappable power (options: 650W AC or 930W DC), redundant fans, MPLS, VRF, and high-availability with NSF/SSO.
• Physical & Environmental Specs: 1 RU 1.73 × 17.5 × 18.0 in, approx. 9.5–10 kg, operating temperature 0–40°C, input voltage 90–264 VAC.

The C9500‑24Y4C‑A delivers high throughput, dense 25G access combined with versatile 40/100G uplinks, enterprise-grade reliability, and full programmability, making it an excellent choice for core networks demanding performance, scale, and flexibility.