| 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) | 
 
               
     
    