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C9500-24Q-A
CATALYST 9500 24PORT 40G SWITCH NTWK ADVANTAGE LICS REQUIRED
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C9500-24Q-A Overview
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.
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C9500-24Q-A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 370W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10GBase-T
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-24Q-A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10GBase-T
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 10GBase-T ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-A
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12.5 inches
- Weight
- 32 lbs
C9500-24Q-A Use Case
Ultra-Low Latency Spine Deployment in Financial Trading Data Centers
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.
Secure, Scalable Campus Core for Global Enterprise Cloud Migration
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.
High-Performance Computing Cluster Interconnect with Advanced Segmentation
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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Product Comparison Table 
 C9500-24Q-A |  C9500-40X-A |  C9500-32C-E |  C9500-24X-E |  C9500-12Q-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.5 inches | 18.5 inches | 11.81 inches | 12.8 inches | 18.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10GBase-T | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10GBase-T | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 40 Ports | N/A | 24 Ports | N/A |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 x 10GBase-T ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 40x 10G SFP+ downlink ports and 4x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports | 32 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed 10G SFP+ ports, 4 fixed 40G QSFP+ uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 370W | N/A | 370W | 350 W | 500W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q-E |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | N/A |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 1120 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 3200 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 2240 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 40G | 1G | 40G | 40G |
| Weight | 32 lbs | 29 lbs | 28 lbs | 20 lbs | 21 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.28 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.4 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ryan Hoffman
5
Handles backbone traffic smoothly.
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Kevin Scott
4
Strong Network Advantage capabilities.
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Brian Edwards
5
Reliable core platform.
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Daniel Kim
5
Very stable deployment.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-Port 40G Switch C9500-24Q-A?
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.
How many 40G ports does the Catalyst 9500 C9500-24Q-A provide?
The switch provides 24 fixed 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports for high-density uplinks or server interconnects.
Is a Network Advantage license required for the C9500-24Q-A?
Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-24Q-A requires a Network Advantage license to enable all advanced routing, security, and telemetry features.
What advanced features does the Network Advantage license unlock?
Network Advantage adds enhanced Layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), segment routing, VXLAN EVPN, advanced QoS and multicast capabilities.
What performance and switching capacity does the C9500-24Q-A offer?
It delivers up to 1.92 Tbps of switching capacity and 1.44 Bpps forwarding performance for ultra-low latency.
Can I stack multiple Catalyst 9500 C9500-24Q-A switches?
Yes, you can stack up to eight switches using Cisco StackWise-480 for unified management and resiliency.
Which management interfaces are available on C9500-24Q-A?
Management options include a dedicated RJ-45 console port, USB, and out-of-band 1 Gbps Ethernet management port.
What power supplies does the Catalyst 9500 support?
The C9500-24Q-A supports dual redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies (715 W each) for high availability.
What cooling and acoustic characteristics does the C9500-24Q-A have?
It features front-to-back airflow with six field-replaceable fans, optimized for data center and campus wiring closets.
Which software image runs on Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-24Q-A?
It runs Cisco IOS XE, providing modularity, programmability, model-driven telemetry, and RESTCONF/NETCONF APIs.
Is the Catalyst 9500-24Q-A ideal for campus core or data center leaf deployments?
Yes, its high density and advanced routing make it suitable as a campus core/aggregation switch or data center leaf node.
What security features are supported on the C9500-24Q-A?
It includes Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, IEEE 802.1X, Secure Boot, and control-plane protection.
Does the switch support virtualization and multi-tenancy?
Yes, it supports VRF-Lite, Cisco SD-Access, and hardware-based VXLAN segmentation for multi-tenant architectures.
What warranties and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement and optional Smart Net Total Care services.
How do I update software on the Catalyst 9500-24Q-A?
Use Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Smart Software Manager, or CLI-based image install and software health checks via IOS XE.
What environmental specifications does the C9500-24Q-A meet?
It operates from 0°C to 40°C, meets NEBS Level 3 and ETSI compliance, and meets RoHS and WEEE standards.