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

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
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 |