C9500-24X-A Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-Port 10G Layer 3 Switch | Network Advantage

BRAND NEW. FACTORY SEALED. RETAIL BOXED. FULL CISCO WARRANTY INCLUDED. FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY Overview The Cisco Catalyst C9500-24X-A is a purpose-built enterprise core and aggregation Layer 3 switch designed for high-speed campus backbones and demanding distribution environments. With a mix of 10GBase-T and 10G SFP+ connectivity, it supports a flexible uplink design while delivering consistent performance, advanced routing, and strong security controls. Built on the Catalyst 9500 platform, this switch is ideal for organizations standardizing on Cisco’s campus architecture and scaling for modern application traffic, virtualization, and multi-service network demands. Key Features Enterprise-grade core and aggregation Layer 3 switching platform 24 × 10G connectivity with a mix of RJ-45 and SFP+ interfaces Network Advantage software for advanced routing and enterprise features Large-scale support for modern campus and distribution designs Secure management with modern automation-ready protocols Redundant power design support for improved uptime Technical Specifications General Manufacturer: Cisco Product Line: Cisco Catalyst Product Series: 9500 Model: C9500-24X-A Software Edition: Network Advantage Product Type: Managed Layer 3 Switch Form Factor: Rack-mountable Ports & Interfaces 16 × 10GBase-T RJ-45 8 × 10GBase-X SFP+ 24 total 10G ports Performance & Capacity Jumbo frame support: 9,198 bytes MAC address table size: 64K entries Hardware CPU clock speed: 2.4 GHz Processors installed: 1 RAM installed: 16 GB Flash memory installed: 16 GB Built-in device: RFID tag Management & Security Remote management: NETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), RMON 1/2, TFTP Encryption: 256-bit AES Power & Reliability Power provided: 950W Power supplies installed: 2 Power supplies supported: 2 Redundant power supply: Yes (1+1) Hot-plug support: Yes Airflow: Front-to-rear Environmental Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F Storage temperature: -4°F to 149°F Operating humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Use Cases The C9500-24X-A is a strong fit for enterprise campus cores, high-performance distribution layers, and data-heavy networks that need reliable 10G switching with flexible copper and fiber connectivity. It works especially well for organizations upgrading backbone speed for modern applications, supporting virtualization-heavy environments, and building scalable, policy-driven networks across multiple buildings or departments. Why Choose the C9500-24X-A Built for enterprise core and aggregation deployments Delivers 10G performance with both copper and fiber interface options Supports advanced Layer 3 routing with Network Advantage licensing Designed for uptime with redundant, hot-pluggable power support Strong choice for scalable campus backbone modernization Ships brand new with full Cisco warranty protection FAQs What type of ports does the C9500-24X-A include? It includes 16 × 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports and 8 × 10G SFP+ ports for flexible 10G connectivity. Is the C9500-24X-A intended for access-layer switching? No. This model is for core and aggregation deployments that require high-speed switching and advanced routing. Does this switch support Layer 3 routing? Yes. It is a managed Layer 3 switch and supports enterprise routing protocols and advanced features with Network Advantage. Does it include redundant power supplies? Yes. It ships with dual power supplies and supports 1+1 redundancy for improved uptime. Is this switch factory-sealed and covered under the Cisco warranty? Yes. It is brand new, factory sealed, and includes full Cisco manufacturer warranty coverage.