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C9500-24X-A Overview
C9500-24X-A is a high-performance switch built on a robust, fixed, rack-mountable architecture that delivers exceptional throughput and reliability for enterprise and data center networks. It features advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing capabilities, integrated redundant power options, and 24 fixed 10G ports designed to ensure maximum connectivity while minimizing downtime.
Designed for scalability and future-readiness, the C9500-24X-A achieves impressive switching performance with a high switching capacity that supports mission-critical applications. Although it does not support traditional stacking, its high availability design and optimized packet-forwarding make it ideal for campus deployments, high-density environments, and secure network services.
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C9500-24X-A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 370 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
- C9500-24X-A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 9600 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18.5 inches
- Weight
- 44 lbs
C9500-24X-A Use Case
Enterprise Campus Core Aggregation with Catalyst 9500-24X-A
Scenario: A midsize enterprise upgrades its campus backbone to support high-bandwidth services—VoIP, HD video, and cloud apps—for 5,000+ users. Deploying the Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A with 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports plus an 8-port 10GE network module aggregates edge switches into a single resilient core. Benefit: Delivers wire-speed 10G uplinks, simplifies operations via Cisco IOS XE automation and Cisco DNA Center, and ensures 99.999% uptime with StackWise Virtual—reducing downtime by 90% and accelerating application delivery by 40%.
Data Center Top-of-Rack Acceleration for East-West Workloads
Scenario: A financial services data center needs ultra-low-latency, high-density 10G connectivity for virtualization clusters and in-memory databases. Installing the Catalyst 9500-24X-A as a top-of-rack switch provides 16 fixed 10G server uplinks plus an 8-port 10GE spine module for high-speed fabric. Benefit: Optimizes east-west traffic with VXLAN EVPN, lowers latency below 50 µs, scales multi-tenant overlays at line rate, and boosts transaction throughput by 35% while enforcing hardware-based microsegmentation.
Secure IoT & Branch Aggregation with Cisco TrustSec
Scenario: A retail chain connects hundreds of IoT sensors, wireless APs and remote branches requiring segmented network zones and secure uplinks to headquarters. The Catalyst 9500-24X-A aggregates 10G links from local routers and IoT gateways, integrates with Cisco TrustSec for role-based access, and leverages the 8-port 10GE module for WAN connectivity. Benefit: Automates device onboarding, enforces policy at wire speed, contains threats with hardware-accelerated encryption, and cuts provisioning time by 75%, ensuring scalable, secure retail operations.
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Product Comparison Table
 C9500-24X-A |  C9500-16X-2Q-A |  C9500-32C-E |  C9500-48Y4C |  C9500-48X-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.5 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.81 inches | 18 inches | 18.6 in |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount / N/A | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 in |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-24X-A | C9500-16X-2Q-A | C9500-32C-E | C9500-48Y4C | C9500-48X-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 16 Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports and 2 QSFP+ uplink ports | 32 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48 fixed 10G SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 370 W / N/A | 370W | 430 W | 500W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-2Q-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C Fixed-Core/Edge Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-E |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 48 SFP+ Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 9600 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 6400 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | 1440 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 40G | 1G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 44 lbs | 29 lbs | 28 lbs | 35 lbs | 38 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.28 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.4 in |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Matthew Carter
4
Handles high traffic reliably.
C
Chris Nolan
5
Great performance for core deployments.
D
Daniel Scott
3
Network Advantage features work well.
A
Austin Perry
4
Very stable in production.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-24X-A switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-24X-A is a fixed-core enterprise switch featuring 16 built-in 10G SFP+ ports plus an integrated 8-port 10GE network module for high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 services.
How many 10G ports does the C9500-24X-A provide?
The C9500-24X-A offers 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports and includes an 8-port 10GE network module, for a total of 24 independent 10G uplinks.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate?
This switch delivers 480 Gbps of non-blocking bandwidth with a forwarding rate up to 720 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance across all ports.
Which network module is included with the C9500-24X-A?
The unit ships with Cisco’s C9500-NM-8X network module, providing eight additional 10G SFP+ ports for flexible uplink expansion.