Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-A 24-Port 40G QSFP+ Managed Switch, Network Advantage

Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-A

24-Port 40G QSFP+ High-Performance Managed Switch with Network Advantage

High-Density 40G Enterprise Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-A is a high-performance enterprise-class managed switch designed for high-density aggregation, campus core and backbone network deployments. It features 24 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding enterprise network environments.

The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE and includes the Network Advantage software license. It provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, security, automation and programmability capabilities, making it suitable for modern enterprise core and aggregation architectures.

High-Performance Switching

The C9500-24Q-A provides up to 2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 Bpps forwarding performance, supporting high-volume traffic across enterprise core and aggregation networks.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Advantage

The switch operates on Cisco IOS XE with a Network Advantage license. This platform supports advanced enterprise switching, routing, security, automation, programmability and network management capabilities.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

Network Advantage provides advanced routing and network services for scalable enterprise core, aggregation and campus architectures.

Enterprise Network Security

The Catalyst C9500-24Q-A provides enterprise security capabilities for controlling network access, protecting infrastructure and supporting secure network segmentation.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

StackWise Virtual enables compatible Catalyst 9500 switches to operate as a single logical system, helping simplify management and improve resiliency in enterprise core and aggregation environments.

High Availability and Redundant Power

The C9500-24Q-A supports redundant power configurations for improved availability and serviceability. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor is suitable for professional enterprise network racks.

Intelligent Network Management

Network administrators can configure, monitor, troubleshoot and automate the switch using Cisco management platforms, command-line tools and standard network-management protocols.

Ideal Applications

High-Density 40G Switching with Network Advantage

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Q-A combines 24 × 40G QSFP+ ports, high-performance switching, Cisco IOS XE, Network Advantage licensing, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, enterprise security, StackWise Virtual and intelligent network management. It provides a scalable solution for enterprise core, campus aggregation and high-bandwidth backbone deployments.