Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Redundancy | Yes |
Power Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
Power Provided | 950 Watt |
Internal Power Supply | Hot-plug |
Installed Power Supplies | 2 |
Maximum Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
Software Included | Cisco IOS Universal, Cisco ONE Advantage |
Processor | 1 x 2.4 GHz |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-Port 10G L3 Managed Switch (C9500-24X-A)



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- Provides high scalability and forwarding performance for demanding enterprise core networks
- Includes comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols and security features for robust network segmentation and control
- Backed by Cisco's limited lifetime warranty and TAA compliance, ensuring long-term value and government procurement eligibility
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switch (C9500-24X-A) offers enterprise-grade, high-capacity Layer 3 switching for aggregation and core networks. With 24 ports (16 x 10GBase-T + 8 x 10G SFP+), it delivers 480 Gbps switching capacity and 360 Mpps forwarding rate. The switch includes advanced routing support, Jumbo Frame capability, and a robust set of security and monitoring features like ACL scaling, NetFlow, and RFID. Designed for resilience, it includes hot-pluggable dual power supplies (1+1 redundancy) and operates within compact 1U rack-mount enclosures. Compatible with major networking standards and remote protocols, this TAA-compliant switch is covered by Cisco’s limited lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capabilities |
Compliance & Origin
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ae, 802.1s, 802.1ae |
Additional Compliance | CISPR 22 Class A, FCC Part 15 A, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN55024, VCCI Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN 300 386, KN22 Class A, and others |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | BRAZIL / CHINA / UNITED STATES |
Advanced Security Features
Supported Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP-1/2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, RIPng, policy-based routing (PBR) |
Security ACL Scale | 18000 |
QoS ACL Scale | 18000 |
Encryption Algorithms | 256-bit AES |
Network Monitoring | NetFlow, integrated Wireshark, SPAN, RSPAN |
Firewall Capabilities | |
Content Filtering / Application Visibility | CoAP support, L3VPN, VRF, Private VLANs |
High Availability | HSRP support, NSF, NSR, VRRP support |
Interfaces
Port Configuration | 16 x 10GBase-T RJ-45 + 8 x 10GBase-X SFP+ |
Data Link Protocol | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps (full duplex) |
Forwarding Rate | 360 Mpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 64K entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
VLAN IDs Supported | 4000 |
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4000 |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.5 in x 21.5 in x 1.7 in |
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 21.5 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -4 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 149 °F |
Humidity Range Storage | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Front-to-rear airflow |
Status Indicators | Status |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Protocols | SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, RMON 1 & 2, TFTP, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Configuration Interface | Web GUI, CLI, Cisco DNA Center (optional) |