Managed switch Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A is a managed enterprise-class core and aggregation switch designed for campus and data center deployments. Based on an x86 CPU, the switch provides full programmability and serviceability and is built to support security, IoT, and cloud use cases. It is a fixed 1U platform offering 40G QSFP+ and 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ port options, a 4-core 2.4 GHz CPU, 16 GB DDR4 memory, 16 GB internal storage, and a switching capacity of 2000 Gbit/s. The device includes an 82,000-entry MAC address table and a form factor suitable for rack mounting.

Advantages

The Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A delivers high table scale for MAC, routing, and ACLs, nonblocking 40G connectivity, and granular port densities for diverse campus needs. It supports advanced routing and infrastructure services such as MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, MVPN and NAT, as well as software-defined access border features including host tracking, cross-domain connectivity and VRF-aware LISP. The platform also incorporates high-availability functions like Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR), Cisco NSF/SSO, redundant power and fan support, and StackWise virtual technology for network system virtualization.

Suitable for

• Campus core and aggregation layer switching
• Enterprise data center top-of-rack and aggregation
• High-density 10G/40G connectivity for servers and distribution
• Environments requiring advanced routing, MPLS and VPN services

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-A (MPN: C9500-24Y4C-A, EAN: 0889728142618)
• Switch type: Managed, L2/L3
• CPU: 4-core, 2.4 GHz x86
• Memory: 16 GB DDR4
• Storage: 16 GB internal
• Switching capacity: 2000 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 82,000 entries
• Port types: QSFP+ (40G) and SFP/SFP+ (1G/10G)
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount
• Colour: Grey

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using the provided 1U mounting kit. Connect power using appropriate redundant power supplies where available and attach uplinks and access links using QSFP+ or SFP/SFP+ transceivers and compatible fiber or DAC cables. Configure the device via the Cisco IOS XE software interface or a supported network management system to set VLANs, routing protocols, access control lists and any required MPLS or VPN services. Use Cisco StackWise virtual technology to integrate the device into a virtual stack if multiple units require system virtualization.

Recommendations

Deploy this managed switch as a campus core or aggregation device where high throughput, advanced routing features and high availability are required. Use redundant power and proper cooling, keep IOS XE updated, and follow Cisco guidelines for transceiver and cable compatibility to ensure reliable operation.