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Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-24Y4C-A 24-Port 25G Switch With 4x100G Uplink

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: C9500-24Y4C-A UPC#: 889728142618
  • CATALYST 9500 24-PORT 25 + 4X100G UPLINK
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  • 24 x 1/10/25G Ethernet ports and 4 x 40/100G uplink ports for high-performance switching
  • 1RU form factor ideal for dense enterprise network deployments
  • MACsec encryption for secure hardware-level data protection
  • Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols including RIPv2, OSPFv2, and EIGRP
  • 16GB RAM and 16GB flash memory ensuring fast operation and storage
  • Compliance with IEEE 802.1s/w/x and jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes

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Key Benefits

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  • Offers enterprise-grade performance with multi-speed port flexibility (1/10/25/40/100G)
  • Designed for secure, scalable, and efficient campus network aggregation
  • Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty adds long-term value and investment protection

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-24Y4C-A is a high-performance, fixed-core Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise campus environments. With 24 ports supporting 1/10/25Gbps speeds and 4 uplink ports capable of 40/100Gbps connectivity, this wired switch delivers exceptional throughput and scale. The unit is built in a 1RU form factor, making it suitable for dense data center or aggregation layer deployment. It supports advanced routing protocols such as RIPv2, OSPFv2, and EIGRP, ensuring flexible and scalable network design options across IPv4 and IPv6 infrastructures. Integrated MACsec encryption ensures comprehensive data security at the hardware level, while VLAN support enables precise network segmentation and traffic management.

The switch's hardware features include 16GB RAM and 16GB of flash memory, ensuring efficient performance, fast configuration, and firmware updates. It supports large MAC address tables with up to 82,000 addresses and jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes for more efficient large-packet transfers. The device complies with IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, and 802.1x standards, enabling rapid spanning tree convergence and port-based access control. Additionally, it includes both RJ45 and USB-mini type B interfaces for versatile connectivity and management. With a wide operating temperature range and TAA compliance, it is also suited for government and enterprise applications. The switch includes an enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty, further bolstering its value and long-term reliability.

Specifications

Product Overview
Type Layer 2 and Layer 3 Fixed Core Switch
Model C9500-24Y4C-A
Series Cisco Catalyst 9500
Form Factor 1RU
Weight 21 lbs.
Power Requirements 90 to 264 VAC
MTBF 336780 hours
Installation Location Rack-mountable
Connectivity Technology Wired
Warranty Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Wireless Features
Wireless Capabilities

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Brazil / China / Mexico / Thailand
TAA Compliant Yes
Compliance Standards IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1x

Advanced Security Features
Encryption MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE)
Access Control Port-Based Authentication (802.1x)
VLAN Support Yes
Advanced Threat Detection Yes, via Cisco DNA Center (optional)

Interfaces
Total Number of Ports 32
User Ports 24 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports
Uplink Ports 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports
Interface Types RJ45, USB-mini type B
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes
MAC Address Table Size Up to 82,000 entries
Data Transfer Rate 100 Gbps (uplink)
Media Layer Supported Layer 2 / Layer 3

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.5 Inches
Depth 18 Inches
Height 1.73 Inches
Minimum Operating Temperature 0°C
Maximum Operating Temperature 40°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -20°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 65°C

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Command-Line Interface (CLI), RJ-45 and USB console
Supported Protocols IPv4, IPv6, VLAN
Routing Protocols RIP v2, OSPF v2, EIGRP
Licensing Model Network Advantage (A – Advantage License)
Flash Memory 16 GB
RAM 16 GB