C9500-24X-A – 24x10G SFP/SFP+ Ports – Fixed 8x10G Module – Network Advantage
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C9500-24X-A Description
C9500-24X-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switch bundled PID for campus core and aggregation designs that need 10G SFP/SFP+ density with Network Advantage. Cisco identifies the order as a 16-port 10G switch with an 8 x 10GE network module, giving the bundle 24 total 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports on the C9500-16X hardware profile; the platform uses UADP 2.0, supports up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and up to 360 Mpps forwarding, and fits the Catalyst 9500 Config 4 power architecture with the PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC supply path.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9500-24X-A |
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Switch platform |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-16X hardware profile |
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Port configuration |
16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ base ports plus 8 x 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports |
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Bundled network module |
C9500-NM-8X 8 x 10GE module |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
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Switching capacity |
Up to 480 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 360 Mpps |
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ASIC |
UADP 2.0 |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
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Fan modules |
FAN-T4-R front-to-back cooling, up to five fans |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
Product Performance
Key Features
Cisco ties the 16-port C9500-16X base hardware and the 8 x 10GE network module into this PID, so the installed switch arrives with 24 total SFP/SFP+ data ports for dense 10G aggregation.
The -A suffix maps the switch order to Network Advantage, aligning the hardware with the advanced routing, segmentation, high-availability, and MACsec feature tier Cisco documents for Catalyst 9500.
The C9500-16X profile provides up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and up to 360 Mpps forwarding rate, which keeps the bundle positioned for fixed Catalyst 9500 core and aggregation roles.
C9500-16X uses the Catalyst 9500 Config 4 power family with support for PWR-C4-950WAC-R and redundant power installation, so rack planning should reserve the correct supply and power-cord path.
Cisco requires the C9500-16X module bay to be populated with either a supported network module or a blank module, and this bundle occupies that bay with the 8-port 10G module.
Cisco lists the C9500-16X hardware base at a minimum of Cisco IOS XE Release 16.8.1, so this bundle drops into fleets already standardized on a later release train, while environments pinned to older images need a software upgrade plan before the switch joins the network.
Application Scenarios
Deployed as a fixed Catalyst 9500 aggregation switch, C9500-24X-A concentrates 10G SFP/SFP+ fiber links from access or distribution blocks into a Network Advantage campus core layer.
The bundled 8-port 10G module extends the 16-port base profile for distribution closets or building aggregation points where the port plan is built around SFP/SFP+ uplinks instead of copper access ports.
In paired Catalyst 9500 designs, the Network Advantage tier and documented Catalyst 9500 virtualization features support core designs that use StackWise Virtual and multichassis EtherChannel.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-24X-A | |||
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Order scope |
16-port 10G switch with 8 x 10GE Network Module |
16-port 10G switch with 8 x 10GE Network Module |
16-port 10G switch with 2 x 40GE Network Module |
16-port 10G base switch |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Advantage |
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10G SFP/SFP+ port plan |
24 total 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports |
24 total 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports |
16 base 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports |
16 base 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports |
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40G module ports |
No bundled 40G module ports |
No bundled 40G module ports |
2 x 40G QSFP+ module ports |
Not bundled |
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Bundled network module |
C9500-NM-8X |
C9500-NM-8X |
C9500-NM-2Q |
Not included in the base PID |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
- C9500-24X-A vs C9500-24X-E keeps the same 24-port 10G bundle scope, but C9500-24X-A carries Network Advantage while C9500-24X-E carries Network Essentials.
- C9500-24X-A vs C9500-16X-2Q-A changes the bundled module plan from eight 10G SFP/SFP+ ports to two 40G QSFP+ ports, which changes the uplink media and port-count design.
- C9500-24X-A vs C9500-16X-A separates a bundle order from a base-switch order, since C9500-24X-A includes the 8 x 10GE module while C9500-16X-A does not include a network module by default.
Selection Guide
1. Advantage Tier Requirement
The C9500-24X-A suffix belongs with a design approved for Network Advantage. A hardware-equivalent order with Network Essentials belongs under C9500-24X-E instead.
2. 10G Module Density
C9500-24X-A fits a bill of materials built around eight additional 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports. A design that needs 40G QSFP+ module uplinks moves to C9500-16X-2Q-A.
3. Bundled Module Order
This PID is cleaner when the network module should be included in the switch line item. C9500-16X-A fits orders that intentionally keep the base switch and module selection separate.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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License suffix |
Confirm the order keeps the -A suffix and Network Advantage tier. |
The -E suffix changes the license tier even when the C9500-24X hardware bundle looks similar. |
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Module bundle |
Confirm the ordered switch line includes the 8 x 10GE module. |
A base C9500-16X hardware order can leave the uplink module as a separate item. |
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Config 4 power path |
Confirm the supported PWR-C4 supply and the required regional power cord are included in the rack plan. |
C9500-16X uses Config 4 power supplies, and a mismatched supply or cord can block installation. |
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Smart Account |
Confirm the target Smart Account for the Catalyst order. |
Cisco ordering requires account assignment for the software entitlement tied to the switch. |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 |
950W AC Config 4 redundant power supply with front-to-back cooling |
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FAN-T4-R |
Catalyst 9500 Type 4 front-to-back cooling fan for C9500-16X |
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C9500-ACC-KIT-19I= |
19-inch rack mount accessory kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
C9500-24X-A Switch Rear Panel
The switch rear panel includes StackWise connectors, StackPower or XPS connectors, ports, fan modules, and power supply modules.
Components Delivered in the Shipping Box
The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for installation. Some components are optional, depending on your order.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9500-24X-A | Switch platform | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-16X hardware profile |
| Order scope | 16-port 10G switch with 8 x 10GE Network Module | Network license | Network Advantage |
| Base port configuration | 16 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports | Bundled network module | C9500-NM-8X 8-port 1/10G SFP/SFP+ module |
| Total 10G port density | 24 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports with uplink module | Supported network modules | C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q on C9500-16X |
| Module-bay requirement | Network module or blank module installed | ASIC | UADP 2.0 |
| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps | Forwarding rate | Up to 360 Mpps |
| DRAM | 16 GB | Flash | 16 GB |
| MAC addresses | Up to 64,000 | IPv4 indirect routes | Up to 64,000 |
| IPv4 host routes | Up to 80,000 | IPv6 indirect routes | Up to 32,000 |
| IPv6 host routes | Up to 40,000 | IPv4 multicast routes | Up to 32,000 |
| IPv6 multicast routes | Up to 16,000 | VLAN IDs | 4,094 |
| Jumbo frames | 9,198 bytes | Default power supply | PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
| Supported power supplies | PWR-C4-950WAC-R and PWR-C4-950WDC-R | Redundant power supply | PWR-C4-950WAC-R/2 redundant AC supply option |
| Power input range | 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz | Power input receptacle | AC IEC 60320 C16 |
| Power cord rating | AC 15A | BTU/hr with 10G module | 941 BTU/hr with PWR-C4-950WAC-R |
| Fan modules | FAN-T4-R, up to five fans | Airflow direction | Front-to-back cooling |
| Rack units | 1 RU | Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in. (4.39 x 44.45 x 54.66 cm) |
| Weight | 23.6 lb (10.7 kg) with two power supplies and built-in fan | Operating temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Operating altitude | Up to 10,000 ft at 40°C | Storage temperature | -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C) |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 90% operating, 5% to 95% nonoperating and storage | Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
| MTBF | 315,790 hours | Safety certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, GB4943 |
| EMC compliance | 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, EN 300 386, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A | Cisco warranty | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty for Catalyst 9500 Series switches |
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