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Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch, Network Essentials
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C9500-24Q-E Overview
C9500-24Q-E is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9500 series designed with an advanced architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. It features flexible power options with support for redundant power supplies and AC power, ensuring reliable operation in critical enterprise environments.
C9500-24Q-E offers a comprehensive port configuration with 24 x 40Gb QSFP+ ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports, enabling scalable stacking and high throughput performance. This switch is ideally suited for core and aggregation layers in campus networks, data centers, and other high-demand applications where robust performance and scalability are essential.
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C9500-24Q-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 630 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-24Q-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Lite
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 40Gb QSFP+ ports; 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 9600 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-E
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18.9 inches
- Weight
- 25.6 lbs
C9500-24Q-E Use Case
Data Center Spine-Leaf Aggregation for AI/ML Workloads
In a hyperscale data center environment, IT teams deploy the Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G switch (C9500-24Q-E, Network Essentials) as the spine in a leaf-and-spine fabric. By leveraging 24 native 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplinks and Cisco IOS XE automation, the switch delivers deterministic low-latency forwarding for AI/ML training clusters. Benefit/Outcome: 40 Gbps throughput per port eliminates north-south and east-west bottlenecks, ensuring model training scales linearly, reducing time-to-insight by up to 30%.
Campus Core Backbone Upgrade for Hybrid Learning
A global university modernizes its core network to support HD video lectures, IoT labs, and secure staff VLANs. By integrating the C9500-24Q-E with Network Essentials, the campus backbone achieves 40 Gbps aggregation to distribution switches, while Cisco TrustSec segmentation enforces role-based access across student, faculty, and research networks. Benefit/Outcome: Seamless high-definition streaming and multi-tenant security reduce lecture interruptions by 50%, while simplified policy management accelerates on-boarding of new devices by 70%.
High-Density Wi-Fi 6E Edge Aggregation in Stadiums
A major sports arena supports 25,000+ concurrent Wi-Fi 6E clients using high-density access points. The C9500-24Q-E serves as the edge aggregation switch, connecting 24 QSFP+ uplinks to AP clusters with Active/Standby StackWise redundancy. Integrated QoS and Network Essentials features prioritize real-time video and mobile POS traffic. Benefit/Outcome: Consistent 40 Gbps uplinks and Cisco IOS XE resiliency deliver uninterrupted fan engagement and 99.99% wireless availability during peak events.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-24Q-E |  C9500-16X-A |  C9500-24X-E |  C9500-48Y4C |  C9500-48Y4C-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.9 inches | 546.6 mm | 12.8 inches | 18 inches | 457 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 25 Gigabit Ethernet + 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 43.9 mm | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-24Q-E | C9500-16X-A | C9500-24X-E | C9500-48Y4C | C9500-48Y4C-A |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber |
| Power Consumption | 630 W | 850W | 350 W | 430 W | 230W typical |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC and DC Redundant | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC |
| Product Type | Switch | Network Switch | Switch | Switch | Network Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1U |
| Switching Capacity | 9600 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 3.2 Tbps |
| Weight | 25.6 lbs | 10.7 kg | 20 lbs | 35 lbs | 9.96 kg |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 444.5 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 445 mm |
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Reviews & Ratings
M
Mark Stevenson
4
Essentials model performs consistently.
J
Jason Turner
5
Good balance of cost and performance.
C
Chris Adams
5
Stable switching behavior.
K
Kevin Ramirez
5
Easy to manage.
P
Paul Young
5
Dependable under load.
Questions & Answers
What is the total switching capacity of the Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G (C9500-24Q-E)?
The Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G delivers a non-blocking switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps, ensuring wire-speed performance under full load.
How many 40G QSFP+ ports does the C9500-24Q-E provide?
The C9500-24Q-E offers 24 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports, each supporting breakout to four 10G SFP+ interfaces.
Which software license is included with the C9500-24Q-E?
This SKU ships with the Network Essentials license, providing advanced Layer 2 and limited Layer 3 features for campus and data center deployments.
What power supply options are supported?
The switch supports two field-replaceable, hot-swappable power supplies (560W AC or 650W AC) for redundancy and high availability.
Does the Catalyst 9500 24-port 40G support stacking?
Yes, it supports Cisco StackWise™ Virtual up to two switches with 40-Gbps bidirectional bandwidth per link.
What is the forwarding rate of the C9500-24Q-E?
The device delivers up to 1.5 Bpps (billion packets per second) forwarding rate, ensuring minimal latency and high throughput.
Which Layer 2 features are available in the Network Essentials license?
Network Essentials provides VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, EtherChannel, Rapid PVST+, and basic QoS capabilities.
Can the C9500-24Q-E be used in data center spine-and-leaf architectures?
Yes, with its 40G uplinks, low latency, and support for VXLAN, it is ideal for spine-and-leaf fabric deployments.
What is the typical latency per port?
Latency is under 600 ns in cut-through mode, ensuring deterministic performance for real-time applications.
What high-availability features are supported?
Supports NSF/SSO, redundant power and fans, and StackWise Virtual for seamless failover and minimal downtime.
Which management interfaces are available?
Includes RJ-45 and micro USB console ports, a dedicated management Ethernet port, and full support for Cisco DNA Center and CLI.
Is the C9500-24Q-E compatible with existing Catalyst 9000 series features?
Yes, it supports Cisco DNA Center automation, SD-Access, and shared software image management across Catalyst 9000 platforms.
What upgrade path is available for advanced routing features?
You can upgrade from Network Essentials to Network Advantage for full Layer 3 routing, MPLS, EVPN, and advanced security.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement and optional SMARTnet® service for 24/7 support.
What are the environmental specifications?
Operates at 0–40°C with up to 90% non-condensing humidity. Meets NEBS Level 3, ETSI, and RED compliance.
How many fans does the C9500-24Q-E use and what is its power consumption?
Equipped with four hot-swappable fans. Typical power draw is 430W and maximum is 650W with full load and redundant power supplies.