Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A 24-Port 25G SFP28 4-Port 100G QSFP28 Enterprise Core Switch

Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A

24-Port 25G SFP28 Enterprise Core Switch with 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 Uplinks

High-Performance Enterprise Core Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch designed for modern campus, backbone, and high-bandwidth network environments. It provides 24 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports for high-speed fiber connectivity and 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-capacity core and aggregation connections.

The switch operates with Cisco IOS XE and includes the Network Advantage software license, providing advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, routing, security, automation, programmability, and network management features. Its UADP 3.0 ASIC architecture provides the performance required for demanding enterprise infrastructure.

2 Tbps Switching Performance

The C9500-24Y4C-A delivers up to 2.0 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 billion packets per second forwarding performance. This high-throughput architecture is designed to handle demanding enterprise traffic across core, aggregation and backbone networks.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Advantage

The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE and uses the Network Advantage license. This provides advanced enterprise networking capabilities including Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, routing, security, automation, programmability, telemetry and network management.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The Network Advantage software provides advanced routing and enterprise network services suitable for large campus and aggregation deployments.

Enterprise Network Security

Cisco security capabilities help protect enterprise infrastructure, control access and provide secure network segmentation. The C9500-24Y4C-A supports advanced security features suitable for business-critical networks.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

Cisco StackWise Virtual enables compatible Catalyst 9500 switches to operate as a single logical system. It can simplify management and provide improved resiliency for enterprise core and aggregation deployments.

High Availability and Redundant Power

The switch includes two power-supply slots and supports redundant power configurations, helping improve availability for business-critical enterprise networks. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor makes it suitable for standard network racks and data center environments.

Intelligent Network Management

Cisco IOS XE supports enterprise management, automation and programmability. Network administrators can configure, monitor, troubleshoot and automate the switch using Cisco management platforms and standard protocols.

Ideal Applications

High-Speed 25G and 100G Enterprise Core Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A combines 24 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports, four 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, Cisco IOS XE, Network Advantage licensing, UADP 3.0 architecture, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, enterprise security, automation, StackWise Virtual, and redundant power capabilities. It is an ideal solution for high-performance enterprise core, aggregation, campus backbone, and high-bandwidth network deployments.