C9500-24X-A – 24 Ports SFP+ – core and distribution switch

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C9500-24X-A Description

Cisco Catalyst C9500-24X-A—often searched as Cisco 9500 24X Advantage switch—is a 1-RU fixed-core platform that delivers 24 wire-rate 10 Gigabit fibre ports by combining 16 native SFP+ interfaces with an 8-port C9500-NM-8X uplink module. Powered by Cisco’s UADP ASIC, it offers ≈ 480 Gbps switching and line-rate MACsec-256 encryption while the DNA Advantage software tier unlocks SD-Access fabric automation, Encrypted Traffic Analytics and advanced routing. Dual hot-swap 950 W PSUs, N+1 modular fans and model-driven APIs (NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI) make the C9500-24X-A a secure, programmable and always-on campus or data-centre core.

Product Performance

Ethernet Ports
Switching capacity
Forwarding rate

Model Meaning

Code

Meaning

C

Cisco Catalyst fixed-form-factor switch

9500

9500 Series campus/core platform

24X

16 × 10 G SFP/SFP+ down-links + 8 × 10 G SFP+ network-module uplinks

A

DNA Advantage hardware SKU (ships with Cisco DNA Adv licence)

Key Features

24 line-rate 10 G fibre ports

aggregate dense Wi-Fi 6/6E or IoT edge blocks in just 1 RU, eliminating costly chassis footprints.

Field-swappable 8 × 10 G module

upgrade optics or media on demand without service interruption, preserving CapEx and airflow integrity.

DNA Advantage licence stack

enables full SD-Access segmentation, ETA malware detection and rich Assurance analytics for fast troubleshooting.

MACsec-256 & Trust Anchor

hardware 256-bit encryption plus secure boot protect every packet and firmware image for zero-trust audits.

Hot-swap dual 950 W PSUs & N+1 fans

front-to-back airflow keeps networks alive during maintenance or unexpected thermal spikes.

Programmable IOS XE APIs

streaming telemetry, RESTCONF and gNMI integrate seamlessly with Ansible, Terraform or Cisco DNA Center pipelines.

Applications Scenarios

Campus Wi-Fi 6/6E hub

aggregates high-density AP stacks and delivers secure 10 G fibre backhaul to the core.

Healthcare imaging backbone

moves PACS radiology and EMR traffic securely over MACsec-encrypted fibres between data stores and clinical workstations.

University HPC cluster edge

provides lossless 10 G links for research compute nodes, with SD-Access policies isolating multi-tenant labs.

Product Comparison

Parameter

C9500-24X-A

C9500-24X-E

C9500-40X-A

Licence Tier

DNA Advantage

DNA Essentials

DNA Advantage

Total 10 G Ports

24 (16 + 8 NM)

24 (16 + 8 NM)

40

Uplink Module

8 × 10 G NM

8 × 10 G NM

8 × 10 G / 2 × 40 G NM

Switching Capacity

≈ 960 Gbps

≈ 960 Gbps

≈ 800 Gbps

Forwarding Rate

≈ 1440 Mpps

≈ 1440 Mpps

≈ 595 Mpps

MACsec-256

Yes

Yes

Yes

SD-Access Role

Fabric Edge/Core

Edge

Edge/Core

Default PSUs

2 × 950 W AC

2 × 950 W AC

2 × 950 W AC

Dimensions (H×W×D)

1.73 × 17.5 × 21.2 in

Same

Same

Weight

≈ 11.6 kg

≈ 11.6 kg

≈ 10.7 kg

Acoustic Rating

≤ 68.3 dB

≤ 68.3 dB

≤ 68.3 dB

C9500-24X-A Switch Rear Panel

The switch rear panel includes StackWise connectors, StackPower or XPS connectors, ports, fan modules, and power supply modules.

1

Power supply modules

7

Fan 3

2

USB 3.0 host port

8

Fan 2

3

Fan modules

9

Fan 1

4

Grounding pad

10

Fan 0

5

PSU 1

11

PSU 0

6

Fan 4

–

–

Rear Panel of a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switch

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.

1

Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switch with optional network module1 (power supply and fan modules not shown)

7

Eight number-8 Phillips flat-head 0.312″ long screws

2

Product documentation and compliance document

8

Two M4.0 x 20mm Phillips pan-head screws (Black color)

3

Two 19-inch mounting brackets

9

Ground lug and two M4.0 x 8mm Phillips pan-head screws

4

Two Cable guides

10

(Optional) AC power cord2

5

Four number-12 pan-head 0.50″ long screws

11

(Optional) RJ-45 console cable1

6

Four number-10 pan-head 0.625″ long screws

12

(Optional) USB console cable1

cisco-catalyst-9500-switch-shipping-box

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Quality Certifications

Specifications

Parameter Value Parameter Value
Product ID C9500-24X-A Series Catalyst 9500
Fixed Down-links 16 × 10 G SFP/SFP+ Network Module 8 × 10 G SFP+ (C9500-NM-8X)
Total 10 G Ports 24 Switching Capacity ≈ 480 Gbps
Forwarding Rate ≈ 357 Mpps MACsec Encryption 256-bit line-rate
CPU 4-core x86 System Memory 16 GB DRAM
On-board Storage 16 GB eMMC Stacking StackWise Virtual via 40 G
SD-Access Capability Fabric Edge/Core Software Tier DNA Advantage
Open APIs NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI Telemetry Model-driven streaming
Power Supplies 2 × 950 W AC, hot-swap Fan Modules N+1, front-to-back airflow
Typical Power Draw ≤ 350 W Heat Dissipation ≈ 1 195 BTU/hr
Dimensions (H×W×D) 1.73 × 17.5 × 21.2 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 56.8 cm) Weight ≈ 11.6 kg
Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C Relative Humidity 5 – 90 % non-cond.
Sound Power ≤ 68.3 dB LWAd Altitude Up to 1 800 m
MAC Table Size 128 K VLANs Supported 4 000
ACL Entries 32 K (IPv4/IPv6) QoS Queues 8 per port
Management Ports 1 × RJ-45 OOB, 1 × USB 3.0 Console Ports USB-C & RJ-45
Precision Timing IEEE 1588 PTP Warranty Cisco Enhanced LLW
Mounting Standard 19-in rack kit High Availability ISSU / NSF support

Customer Reviews

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    Opal Allen
    Posted on 23/12/2023
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    5.0

    Arrived quickly, fits well in our server rack.

    Alaya Scott
    Posted on 29/11/2023
    Verified Buyer
    4.0

    Performance boost was immediate, highly recommend.

    Avah Perry
    Posted on 13/11/2023
    Verified Buyer
    5.0

    All 24 ports run at full 10G, works well for edge aggregation.

    Kira Bailey
    Posted on 06/10/2023
    Verified Buyer
    5.0

    All modules recognized, great value for the features.

    Aila Brooks
    Posted on 22/09/2023
    Verified Buyer
    5.0

    Switch is reliable, build quality is excellent.

Questions & Answers

  • What troubleshooting checks help restore 8-port uplink operation on C9500-24X-A?

    Check SFPs and cabling, confirm port status with “show interfaces”, and reload the network module if needed.

  • What expansion module accessories are included with the Advantage model?

    Comes with rack brackets, screws, console cable, and typically no transceivers by default.

  • How does the 24X-A differ in QoS features compared to Essentials?

    Advantage includes more advanced QoS policies, scheduling, and traffic shaping tools.

  • Can I convert a 24X-E into a 24X-A without downtime?

    No, the conversion requires a license change and potentially a reload.

  • What deployment scenarios suit mixed 10G/25G access?

    Ideal for data center edge, campus aggregation, or environments migrating to higher speeds.

  • How do I apply TrustSec policies on the 24X-A?

    Enable TrustSec globally and configure SGTs per port using Cisco IOS commands.

  • Which DNA Center templates are optimized for 24X-A?

    Use Catalyst 9500 device templates for Layer 2/3, security, and monitoring automation.

  • What is the recommended step to upgrade 24X-A firmware?

    Download the image from Cisco, upload to flash, and use the “install” command suite.

  • How do I verify SmartNet and Smart Licensing status via CLI?

    Use

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