Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A 24x10G SFP+ Switch, Advantage License
Cisco C9500-24X-A Enterprise Aggregation Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A is a 1 RU fixed-core enterprise aggregation switch optimized for U.S. campus and data-center deployments—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.
It delivers 16 auto-sensing 10 Gbps SFP+ downlink ports plus one C9500-NM-8X network module slot (8×10 Gbps SFP+ included), all powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s UADP ASIC for security, IoT, and cloud-scale performance.
Running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, it supports advanced Layer 2/3 services, Programmable Pipeline extensibility, and deep buffer capacity—while maintaining seamless integration via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud monitoring.
Overview
Highlights
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Ports & Uplink Flexibility
16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ fixed ports + 1 hot-swappable C9500-NM-8X slot (8×10 Gbps SFP+ module included) for versatile uplink options. -
Ultra-High Performance
Up to 960 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 720 Mpps wire-speed forwarding ensure bandwidth-intensive applications run without bottlenecks. -
Advanced Layer 2/3 Services
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, static and dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF/EIGRP/BGP, MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, VXLAN/EVPN, and QoS for campus-core resiliency. -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Resilience
Wire-rate MACsec (802.1ae), Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), and redundant platinum-rated power supplies and fans. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Open APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI), NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry for proactive monitoring and automation. -
StackWise Virtual
Logical switch pairing for active-active resiliency and sub-second failover—simplifying management of multi-switch deployments. -
Data-Center-Ready Cooling
Field-replaceable N+1 redundant fan trays with front-to-back airflow optimize thermal efficiency in rack environments.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C9500-NM-8X | Network Module | 8-port 1/10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ module for uplink expansion |
| C9500-NM-2Q | Network Module | 2-port 40 Gbps QSFP+ module for high-speed uplinks |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | Power Supply | 950 W AC front-to-back airflow PSU (supports 1+1 redundancy) |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial console cable for CLI access |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B console cable for out-of-band management |
| C9500-ACCKITH-19I= | Rack-Mount Kit | High-end 19″ rack-mount accessory kit for Catalyst 9500 Series |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9500-24X-A | C9500-24X-E | C9500-24Y4C-A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports & Uplinks | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8×10 Gbps) | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8×10 Gbps) | 24 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 4 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps full-duplex | 960 Gbps full-duplex | 960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 720 Mpps | 720 Mpps | 720 Mpps |
| License | Network Advantage | Network Essentials | Network Advantage |
| Ideal Use Case | Advanced campus-core services | Essentials-only aggregation | High-density campus leaf with multi-rate ports |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | C9500-24X-A |
| Description | Catalyst 9500 16-port 10 Gbps switch + 8×10 Gbps network module, Network Advantage license |
| Enclosure | 1 RU rack-mountable, front-to-back airflow |
| Fixed Ports | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ auto-sensing |
| Network Module Slot | 1 × C9500-NM-8X (8 × 10 Gbps SFP+) included |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | 720 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| DRAM / Flash | 16 GB DDR4 DRAM; 16 GB flash |
| CPU | Multi-core x86 CPU |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, NETCONF, RESTCONF, NX-API, USB/mini-USB console; Catalyst Center, Meraki cloud |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual (active-active pairing) |
| Security | IEEE 802.1ae MACsec, Secure Boot, NSF/SSO, Trust Anchor Module, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+ |
| Power Supply | 1 × PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950 W AC), front-to-back airflow; redundant supported |
| Fans | Up to 5 field-replaceable N+1 redundant fans |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.73″ × 17.5″ × 21.52″ (43.9 × 444.5 × 546.6 mm) |
| Weight | 25.75 lb (11.68 kg) |
| Operating Temp./Humidity | 32 °F–104 °F (0 °C–40 °C); 5–90% non-condensing |
| Altitude | Up to 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Warranty | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty, Next-Business-Day hardware replacement |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
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$5,822.10Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A 24x10G SFP+ Switch, Advantage License
Cisco C9500-24X-A Enterprise Aggregation Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A is a 1 RU fixed-core enterprise aggregation switch optimized for U.S. campus and data-center deployments—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.
It delivers 16 auto-sensing 10 Gbps SFP+ downlink ports plus one C9500-NM-8X network module slot (8×10 Gbps SFP+ included), all powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s UADP ASIC for security, IoT, and cloud-scale performance.
Running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, it supports advanced Layer 2/3 services, Programmable Pipeline extensibility, and deep buffer capacity—while maintaining seamless integration via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud monitoring.
Overview
Highlights
-
Ports & Uplink Flexibility
16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ fixed ports + 1 hot-swappable C9500-NM-8X slot (8×10 Gbps SFP+ module included) for versatile uplink options. -
Ultra-High Performance
Up to 960 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 720 Mpps wire-speed forwarding ensure bandwidth-intensive applications run without bottlenecks. -
Advanced Layer 2/3 Services
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, static and dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF/EIGRP/BGP, MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, VXLAN/EVPN, and QoS for campus-core resiliency. -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Resilience
Wire-rate MACsec (802.1ae), Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), and redundant platinum-rated power supplies and fans. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Open APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI), NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry for proactive monitoring and automation. -
StackWise Virtual
Logical switch pairing for active-active resiliency and sub-second failover—simplifying management of multi-switch deployments. -
Data-Center-Ready Cooling
Field-replaceable N+1 redundant fan trays with front-to-back airflow optimize thermal efficiency in rack environments.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C9500-NM-8X | Network Module | 8-port 1/10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ module for uplink expansion |
| C9500-NM-2Q | Network Module | 2-port 40 Gbps QSFP+ module for high-speed uplinks |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | Power Supply | 950 W AC front-to-back airflow PSU (supports 1+1 redundancy) |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial console cable for CLI access |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B console cable for out-of-band management |
| C9500-ACCKITH-19I= | Rack-Mount Kit | High-end 19″ rack-mount accessory kit for Catalyst 9500 Series |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9500-24X-A | C9500-24X-E | C9500-24Y4C-A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports & Uplinks | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8×10 Gbps) | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8×10 Gbps) | 24 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 4 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps full-duplex | 960 Gbps full-duplex | 960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 720 Mpps | 720 Mpps | 720 Mpps |
| License | Network Advantage | Network Essentials | Network Advantage |
| Ideal Use Case | Advanced campus-core services | Essentials-only aggregation | High-density campus leaf with multi-rate ports |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | C9500-24X-A |
| Description | Catalyst 9500 16-port 10 Gbps switch + 8×10 Gbps network module, Network Advantage license |
| Enclosure | 1 RU rack-mountable, front-to-back airflow |
| Fixed Ports | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ auto-sensing |
| Network Module Slot | 1 × C9500-NM-8X (8 × 10 Gbps SFP+) included |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | 720 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| DRAM / Flash | 16 GB DDR4 DRAM; 16 GB flash |
| CPU | Multi-core x86 CPU |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, NETCONF, RESTCONF, NX-API, USB/mini-USB console; Catalyst Center, Meraki cloud |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual (active-active pairing) |
| Security | IEEE 802.1ae MACsec, Secure Boot, NSF/SSO, Trust Anchor Module, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+ |
| Power Supply | 1 × PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950 W AC), front-to-back airflow; redundant supported |
| Fans | Up to 5 field-replaceable N+1 redundant fans |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.73″ × 17.5″ × 21.52″ (43.9 × 444.5 × 546.6 mm) |
| Weight | 25.75 lb (11.68 kg) |
| Operating Temp./Humidity | 32 °F–104 °F (0 °C–40 °C); 5–90% non-condensing |
| Altitude | Up to 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Warranty | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty, Next-Business-Day hardware replacement |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
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Description
Cisco C9500-24X-A Enterprise Aggregation Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A is a 1 RU fixed-core enterprise aggregation switch optimized for U.S. campus and data-center deployments—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.
It delivers 16 auto-sensing 10 Gbps SFP+ downlink ports plus one C9500-NM-8X network module slot (8×10 Gbps SFP+ included), all powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s UADP ASIC for security, IoT, and cloud-scale performance.
Running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, it supports advanced Layer 2/3 services, Programmable Pipeline extensibility, and deep buffer capacity—while maintaining seamless integration via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud monitoring.
Overview
Highlights
-
Ports & Uplink Flexibility
16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ fixed ports + 1 hot-swappable C9500-NM-8X slot (8×10 Gbps SFP+ module included) for versatile uplink options. -
Ultra-High Performance
Up to 960 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 720 Mpps wire-speed forwarding ensure bandwidth-intensive applications run without bottlenecks. -
Advanced Layer 2/3 Services
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, static and dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF/EIGRP/BGP, MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, VXLAN/EVPN, and QoS for campus-core resiliency. -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Resilience
Wire-rate MACsec (802.1ae), Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), and redundant platinum-rated power supplies and fans. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Open APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI), NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry for proactive monitoring and automation. -
StackWise Virtual
Logical switch pairing for active-active resiliency and sub-second failover—simplifying management of multi-switch deployments. -
Data-Center-Ready Cooling
Field-replaceable N+1 redundant fan trays with front-to-back airflow optimize thermal efficiency in rack environments.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C9500-NM-8X | Network Module | 8-port 1/10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ module for uplink expansion |
| C9500-NM-2Q | Network Module | 2-port 40 Gbps QSFP+ module for high-speed uplinks |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | Power Supply | 950 W AC front-to-back airflow PSU (supports 1+1 redundancy) |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial console cable for CLI access |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B console cable for out-of-band management |
| C9500-ACCKITH-19I= | Rack-Mount Kit | High-end 19″ rack-mount accessory kit for Catalyst 9500 Series |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9500-24X-A | C9500-24X-E | C9500-24Y4C-A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports & Uplinks | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8×10 Gbps) | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ + NM slot (8×10 Gbps) | 24 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 4 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps full-duplex | 960 Gbps full-duplex | 960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 720 Mpps | 720 Mpps | 720 Mpps |
| License | Network Advantage | Network Essentials | Network Advantage |
| Ideal Use Case | Advanced campus-core services | Essentials-only aggregation | High-density campus leaf with multi-rate ports |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | C9500-24X-A |
| Description | Catalyst 9500 16-port 10 Gbps switch + 8×10 Gbps network module, Network Advantage license |
| Enclosure | 1 RU rack-mountable, front-to-back airflow |
| Fixed Ports | 16 × 10 Gbps SFP+ auto-sensing |
| Network Module Slot | 1 × C9500-NM-8X (8 × 10 Gbps SFP+) included |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | 720 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| DRAM / Flash | 16 GB DDR4 DRAM; 16 GB flash |
| CPU | Multi-core x86 CPU |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, NETCONF, RESTCONF, NX-API, USB/mini-USB console; Catalyst Center, Meraki cloud |
| Stacking | StackWise Virtual (active-active pairing) |
| Security | IEEE 802.1ae MACsec, Secure Boot, NSF/SSO, Trust Anchor Module, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+ |
| Power Supply | 1 × PWR-C4-950WAC-R (950 W AC), front-to-back airflow; redundant supported |
| Fans | Up to 5 field-replaceable N+1 redundant fans |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.73″ × 17.5″ × 21.52″ (43.9 × 444.5 × 546.6 mm) |
| Weight | 25.75 lb (11.68 kg) |
| Operating Temp./Humidity | 32 °F–104 °F (0 °C–40 °C); 5–90% non-condensing |
| Altitude | Up to 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Warranty | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty, Next-Business-Day hardware replacement |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
