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Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 24-port 1/10/25G...
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C9500-24Y4C-E Overview
C9500-24Y4C-E is an enterprise-class fixed-configuration switch built on a robust architecture that delivers high throughput, low latency, and advanced routing capabilities for modern network demands. It offers versatile power options, including energy-efficient operation with support for redundant power supplies, and is equipped with a balanced mix of high-speed Ethernet ports and 40G uplink connectivity designed to handle aggregated traffic and mission-critical applications.
The switch’s design emphasizes scalability and stacking flexibility to simplify network management and enhance performance in large-scale deployments. With its state-of-the-art switching capacity, advanced security features, and support for diverse use cases—from campus core and aggregation to data center interconnect—the C9500-24Y4C-E is engineered to meet the performance and reliability requirements of next-generation networks.
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C9500-24Y4C-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 365 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- N/A
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-24Y4C-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- N/A
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 6400 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C-E
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 14.3 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
C9500-24Y4C-E Use Case
High-Performance Data Center Spine for 25G Leaf Uplinks
In a large-scale enterprise data center migrating from 10G to 25G fabrics, IT architects deploy the C9500-24Y4C-E-Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 24-port 1/10/25G switch, NW Ess. License as the spine layer. The switch’s 24 25G ports aggregate multiple leaf switches, delivering sub-microsecond latency and 1.2 Tbps non-blocking throughput. Outcome: seamless scalability for east-west traffic, simplified network management via Cisco DNA Center, and a future-proof infrastructure that supports AI/ML workloads with zero packet loss.
Campus Core Convergence for Unified Wired and Wireless
A university IT team consolidates its wired and wireless core using the C9500-24Y4C-E-Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 24-port 1/10/25G switch, NW Ess. License. Located in the network operations center, the switch aggregates 10G access switches and 25G Wi-Fi 6E controllers, enabling policy-based segmentation with Cisco TrustSec. Benefit: high-availability campus fabric with 99.999% uptime, accelerated guest/on-campus access provisioning, and granular security enforcement that meets stringent compliance requirements.
Multi-Tenant Edge Aggregation for Managed Service Providers
A managed service provider builds a regional edge PoP to deliver secure, high-capacity connectivity to enterprise customers. They install the C9500-24Y4C-E-Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 24-port 1/10/25G switch, NW Ess. License at each edge site to terminate client VLANs over 25G links and apply advanced QoS policies. Benefit: predictable SLAs with per-tenant bandwidth guarantees, zero-touch provisioning via Cisco DNA Center, and streamlined operations that reduce OPEX by 30% while supporting future service rollouts.
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Product Comparison Table
 C9500-24Y4C-E |  C9500-48Y4C |  C9500-12Q-A |  C9500-32QC-A |  C9500-16X-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 14.3 inches | 18 inches | N/A | N/A | 18.3 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 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 | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-24Y4C-E | C9500-48Y4C | C9500-12Q-A | C9500-32QC-A | C9500-16X-A |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | N/A | 32 Ports | 16 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | N/A | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 48 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | N/A | 32 x 40G QSFP+ ports | 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 365 W | 430 W | 350 W | N/A | 350 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C Fixed-Core/Edge Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q-A 12-Port 40G QSFP+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-A |
| 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 | No |
| SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | N/A | 16 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 6400 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 10G | 40G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 35 lbs | N/A | N/A | 26 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17.2 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Dylan Moore
4
Good fit for aggregation layers.
J
Jason Kim
5
Stable Essentials licensing option.
M
Mark Benson
3
Handled traffic spikes smoothly.
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Luke Howard
4
Reliable and easy to deploy.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-24Y4C-E?
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-24Y4C-E is a fixed high-performance switch featuring 24 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and four 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, optimized for enterprise and campus cores.
What port speeds and connectivity does the C9500-24Y4C-E support?
It supports 24 SFP28 ports delivering 1/10/25G speeds and four QSFP28 uplinks configurable for 40G or 100G, providing flexible, high-density connectivity.
What licensing is included with SKU C9500-24Y4C-E?
SKU C9500-24Y4C-E includes the Network Essentials (NW Ess) license, which provides core Layer 2/Layer 3 services such as static and OSPF routing, ACLs, and basic QoS.
What performance can I expect from the C9500-24Y4C-E switch?
With up to 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity and a 950 Mpps forwarding rate, the C9500-24Y4C-E delivers ultra-low latency and high throughput for demanding network environments.