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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
5
Good fit for aggregation layers.
J
Jason Kim
5
Stable Essentials licensing option.
M
Mark Benson
4
Handled traffic spikes smoothly.
L
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.
How does C9500-24Y4C-E support network virtualization?
It integrates with Cisco DNA Center, offering VXLAN, Flexible NetFlow and programmable APIs to enable automated, segmented, and virtualized network fabrics.
What security features are available on C9500-24Y4C-E?
Security features include MACsec encryption, Cisco TrustSec, Control Plane Policing, Secure Boot, and Runtime Defenses for comprehensive threat mitigation.
Is the C9500-24Y4C-E stackable?
Yes. It supports Cisco StackWise Virtual, enabling two switches to act as a single logical device for simplified management and redundancy.
What power options does the C9500-24Y4C-E offer?
It supports redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies and is compatible with the RPS 2300 external power system to ensure uninterrupted operation.
How do I manage the C9500-24Y4C-E?
Manage the switch via Cisco DNA Center, CLI, Cisco IOS XE REST APIs or the web-based GUI for centralized, policy-driven network operations.
What high availability features does C9500-24Y4C-E provide?
High availability is ensured with redundant power, StackWise Virtual, nonstop forwarding with Stateful Switchover (SFO), and in-service software upgrades (ISSU).
What are the typical use cases for C9500-24Y4C-E?
Ideal for campus aggregation, data center top-of-rack, and branch cores, it offers high port density, multi-gigabit speeds, and advanced security features.
Can I upgrade the C9500-24Y4C-E to a higher license?
Yes. You can upgrade to Network Advantage or Cisco DNA Advantage licenses to unlock advanced features like BGP EVPN, Segment Routing, and advanced analytics.
What are the environmental specifications for the C9500-24Y4C-E?
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C; humidity: 5%–90% non-condensing; dimensions: 1RU (1.7×17.5×15.3 in); weight: 9.6 kg.
What warranty and support options are available?
The switch includes a limited lifetime warranty with 90-day hardware replacement. Optional SMARTnet service offers 24×7 support, advanced replacement, and software updates.
How do I order or get a quote for C9500-24Y4C-E?
Contact your authorized Cisco reseller or visit the Cisco website to request a quote, check stock availability, and place an order.
What distinguishes the C9500-24Y4C-E from other Catalyst switches?
It combines 25G access ports, 100G uplinks, Network Essentials licensing, and advanced security in a 1RU form factor for superior performance and scale.