Product Type | Managed Switch |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
Model | C9500-24Y4C-E |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Weight | 19.88 lbs (9.02 kg) |
Power Supply | Dual redundant power supplies supported |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 220W |
Maximum Power Consumption | 400W |
Switching Capacity | 2.56 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 1,200 Mpps |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 24x25G + 4x100G Uplink Switch (C9500-24Y4C-E)

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- Ideal for high-performance campus core and aggregation with 24x1/10/25G and 4x40/100G ports
- TAA compliance allows deployment in government and restricted industry environments
- Flexible port configuration ensures scalable bandwidth for growing network demands
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C-E is a high-performance switch featuring 24 ports that support 1/10/25G Ethernet and 4 uplinks with 40/100G capability. Engineered for enterprise-grade deployments, it excels at aggregation and core layer functions. Its TAA-compliance and manufacturing in Mexico make it suitable for regulated sectors. Designed for modern campus backbones, the switch combines speed, reliability, and long-term scalability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 in x 17.5 in x 21.52 in (4.4 cm x 44.5 cm x 54.7 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Noise Level | 63 dBA (typical at 25°C) |
Cooling | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow (field-replaceable fan trays) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco DNA Center, Web UI, CLI, SNMP |
Software License | Cisco DNA Essentials (3-year term license) |
On-Box Automation | Yes (Cisco IOS XE with programmable APIs) |
NetFlow Support | Yes (Full Flexible NetFlow) |
Telemetry and Analytics | Yes (streaming telemetry supported) |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 28 |
Downlink Ports | 24 x 1G/10G/25G SFP28 |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 40G/100G QSFP28 |
Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Console Port |
Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet management interface |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type A (for storage and configuration) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
UL Listed | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EMC Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A |
Safety Compliance | UL/CSA 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Yes (IEEE 802.1AE on uplink and downlink ports) |
Trustworthy Systems | Yes (secure boot and runtime defenses) |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
Secure Group Tagging (SGT) | Yes |
802.1X Authentication | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |