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C9500-24Q-A
CATALYST 9500 24PORT 40G SWITCH NTWK ADVANTAGE LICS REQUIRED
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C9500-24Q-A is a high-performance, fixed-configuration enterprise switch built on a modern, scalable architecture that delivers advanced Layer 3 routing, high throughput, and low latency. Designed for demanding network environments, it offers robust performance for campus core and aggregation applications without any extraneous features.
Powered by an AC power supply and outfitted with 24 fixed 10GBase-T ports alongside 4 10G SFP+ uplink ports, the C9500-24Q-A supports versatile connectivity and future network scalability. Its design emphasizes reliability, efficient power usage, and a rich feature set that makes it an ideal choice for data centers, branch networks, and other mission-critical enterprise environments.
C9500-24Q-A price is $9,761.00, a 71.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $34,356.00. C9500-24Q-A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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A high-frequency trading firm implements the C9500-24Q-A Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch with Network Advantage license as the spine switch to interconnect matching engines, market data feeds and risk-management appliances. This deployment delivers sub-microsecond forwarding, advanced macrosegmentation and hardware-accelerated security. Outcome: Achieves 15% faster order execution, ensures data integrity under peak load and maintains regulatory compliance with per-flow isolation.
A multinational enterprise upgrades its campus core to the C9500-24Q-A Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch (Network Advantage license) to aggregate 40G uplinks across distribution and data-center edge for multi-cloud connectivity and Zero Trust segmentation. The switch’s advanced routing, embedded telemetry and encrypted VXLAN ensure seamless branch-to-cloud extension. Outcome: Reduces network complexity by 30%, delivers 99.999% availability and accelerates application performance by 40% during cloud-first transformation.
A research institution deploys the C9500-24Q-A Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch (Network Advantage license) as the leaf switch in an HPC fabric, enabling RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2), granular QoS and policy-based microsegmentation for GPU and CPU nodes. Real-time telemetry and programmability optimize data-flows for AI training and modeling. Outcome: Attains sustained 25 Gbps per-node throughput, reduces job completion times by 20% and ensures jitter-free transport for large-scale simulations.
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| C9500-24Q-A |  C9500-40X-A |  C9500-32C-E |  C9500-24X-E |  C9500-12Q-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.5 inches | 547 mm | 11.81 inches | 12.8 inches | 18.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10GBase-T | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-24Q-A | C9500-40X-A | C9500-32C-E | C9500-24X-E | C9500-12Q-E |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 370W | 850W | 370W | 350 W | 500W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC and DC Redundant | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Type | Switch | Network Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 3200 Gbps |
| Weight | 32 lbs | 11.68 kg | 28 lbs | 20 lbs | 21 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 445 mm | 17.28 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.4 inches |
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Excellent 40G switching with advanced features.
Handles backbone traffic smoothly.
Strong Network Advantage capabilities.
Reliable core platform.
Very stable deployment.
The C9500-24Q-A is a high-performance, fixed-core switch with 24 native 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, designed for enterprise campus and data center aggregation.
The switch provides 24 fixed 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports for high-density uplinks or server interconnects.
Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-24Q-A requires a Network Advantage license to enable all advanced routing, security, and telemetry features.
Network Advantage adds enhanced Layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), segment routing, VXLAN EVPN, advanced QoS and multicast capabilities.
It delivers up to 1.92 Tbps of switching capacity and 1.44 Bpps forwarding performance for ultra-low latency.
Yes, you can stack up to eight switches using Cisco StackWise-480 for unified management and resiliency.
Management options include a dedicated RJ-45 console port, USB, and out-of-band 1 Gbps Ethernet management port.
The C9500-24Q-A supports dual redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies (715 W each) for high availability.
It features front-to-back airflow with six field-replaceable fans, optimized for data center and campus wiring closets.
It runs Cisco IOS XE, providing modularity, programmability, model-driven telemetry, and RESTCONF/NETCONF APIs.
Yes, its high density and advanced routing make it suitable as a campus core/aggregation switch or data center leaf node.
It includes Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, IEEE 802.1X, Secure Boot, and control-plane protection.
Yes, it supports VRF-Lite, Cisco SD-Access, and hardware-based VXLAN segmentation for multi-tenant architectures.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement and optional Smart Net Total Care services.
Use Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Smart Software Manager, or CLI-based image install and software health checks via IOS XE.
It operates from 0°C to 40°C, meets NEBS Level 3 and ETSI compliance, and meets RoHS and WEEE standards.
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