C9500-24X-E – 24x10G SFP+ Ports – 8x10G Module Bundle
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C9500-24X-E Description
C9500-24X-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series fixed core and aggregation switch bundle for 10G fiber aggregation and campus distribution designs that need Network Essentials software. The bundle combines the C9500-16X base switch with a C9500-NM-8X network module, giving the orderable SKU 24 total 10G SFP/SFP+ ports, Cisco UADP 2.0 forwarding silicon, up to 480 Gbps switching capacity, up to 360 Mpps forwarding performance, and the PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC default power supply for Catalyst 9500 deployments.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9500-24X-E |
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Product type |
Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
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Base PID |
C9500-16X |
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Network module |
C9500-NM-8X |
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Base switch ports |
16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ |
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Network module ports |
8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ |
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Total 10G ports |
24 x SFP/SFP+ |
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ASIC |
Cisco UADP 2.0 |
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Switching capacity |
Up to 480 Gbps |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C4-950WAC-R 950W AC |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Product Performance
Key Features
The SKU packages the sixteen-port C9500-16X base switch with the C9500-NM-8X module, so the 8-port 10G expansion is part of the ordered hardware bundle.
The -E suffix maps this order to Network Essentials and Cisco DNA Essentials, which keeps the network license tier and DNA term in the Essentials ordering path.
Cisco lists the C9500-NM-8X as the 8-port 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ network module supported on the C9500-16X platform.
Buyers comparing C9500-24X and C9500-16X-2Q bundles should note that C9500-24X-E adds eight 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports instead of two 40G QSFP+ module ports.
The C9500-16X base platform is a fixed Catalyst 9500 switch with two power supply slots, so power redundancy and AC/DC supply choice should be checked during BOM lock.
Cisco groups the C9500-16X performance profile under UADP 2.0 with 16 GB DRAM and 16 GB flash, giving engineering teams a clear base hardware reference.
Application Scenarios
C9500-24X-E fits aggregation blocks where the port plan requires more than sixteen 10G fiber interfaces but does not justify the larger 40-port C9500-40X family.
Use this order when the approved feature scope is Network Essentials and the design already needs the 8-port 10G network module included in the switch PID.
This SKU is appropriate when the BOM should expand 10G SFP/SFP+ connectivity rather than use the C9500-16X-2Q-E bundle with two QSFP+ 40G module ports.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9500-24X-E | ||
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Form factor |
Fixed 1 RU switch bundle |
Fixed 1 RU switch bundle |
Fixed 1 RU switch bundle |
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Base PID |
C9500-16X |
C9500-16X |
C9500-16X |
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Base port count |
16 |
16 |
16 |
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Base interface type |
10G SFP/SFP+ |
10G SFP/SFP+ |
10G SFP/SFP+ |
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Network module |
C9500-NM-8X |
C9500-NM-8X |
C9500-NM-2Q |
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Network module port type |
8 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
8 x 10G SFP/SFP+ |
2 x 40G QSFP+ |
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Total 10G SFP/SFP+ port count |
24 |
24 |
16 |
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Bundled 40G QSFP+ module ports |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
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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 |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
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ASIC |
UADP 2.0 |
UADP 2.0 |
UADP 2.0 |
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Switching capacity |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 360 Mpps |
Up to 360 Mpps |
Up to 360 Mpps |
- In a C9500-24X-E vs C9500-24X-A comparison, the hardware bundle is the same C9500-16X plus C9500-NM-8X profile, but the license tier changes from Network Essentials to Network Advantage.
- The C9500-24X-E difference from C9500-16X-2Q-E is the network module type: C9500-24X uses eight 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports, while C9500-16X-2Q uses two 40G QSFP+ module ports.
- For buyers comparing which model to choose, C9500-24X-E belongs in the order when the requirement is twenty-four 10G SFP/SFP+ interfaces under an Essentials license scope.
Selection Guide
1. Select it for twenty-four 10G SFP/SFP+ ports
Choose C9500-24X-E when the design calls for a C9500-16X based Catalyst 9500 bundle with eight additional 10G module ports.
2. Move to C9500-24X-A for Advantage licensing
Keep the same C9500-24X hardware profile but use C9500-24X-A if the approved feature set requires Network Advantage and Cisco DNA Advantage.
3. Review C9500-16X-2Q-E for 40G module uplinks
Use the C9500-16X-2Q Essentials bundle only when the uplink plan needs two QSFP+ 40G module ports more than eight extra 10G SFP/SFP+ ports.
4. Lock the license and optics list together
Confirm the Cisco DNA Essentials term, SFP/SFP+ transceivers, power supply type, second PSU need, rack clearance, and commercial terms in the same BOM review.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact PID |
Confirm C9500-24X-E rather than C9500-24X-A |
The suffix controls Essentials versus Advantage software alignment |
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Bundle scope |
Confirm the 8-port C9500-NM-8X module is required |
The C9500-24X bundle adds 10G SFP/SFP+ module ports rather than 40G QSFP+ ports |
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Software term |
Select the matching Cisco DNA Essentials term |
Cisco ordering guidance requires a Cisco DNA term license with the hardware purchase |
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Optics plan |
Validate SFP/SFP+ optics against Cisco compatibility documentation |
Transceiver selection affects the final BOM and deployment readiness |
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Power design |
Choose AC or DC supplies and decide whether to add a redundant PSU |
The base switch has two power supply slots |
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-E 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | C9500-24X-E | Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| Product type | Fixed core and aggregation switch bundle | Network license | Network Essentials |
| Base PID | C9500-16X | Bundled network module | C9500-NM-8X |
| Base ports | 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ | Network module ports | 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ |
| Total 10G ports | 24 x SFP/SFP+ | Bundled 40G module ports | 0 for this bundle |
| Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a | ASIC | Cisco UADP 2.0 |
| Switching capacity | Up to 480 Gbps | Forwarding rate | Up to 360 Mpps |
| DRAM | 16 GB | Flash | 16 GB |
| Power supply slots | 2 | Power supply options | PWR-C4-950WAC-R and PWR-C4-950WDC-R |
| Fan support | FAN-T4-R, maximum 5 fans | Fan airflow | Front-to-back airflow for Catalyst 9500 Series fan set |
| Rack units | 1 RU | Base chassis dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 21.5 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 56.7 cm) |
| Base chassis weight | 23.6 lbs (10.7 kg) with 2 power supplies and built-in fan | Acoustic noise | No greater than 68.3 LwAd dB |
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