Name: C9500-24Q-E Cisco 24 QSFP+ 40GBase-X Layer 3 Managed Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9500-24Q-E
Price: 2608.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-E is a 1U rack-mountable Layer 3 switch designed to deliver 40Gbps connectivity through 24 QSFP+ ports. It fits into core network roles where speed and routing capabilities are essential, providing a solid foundation for enterprise and data center networks.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	C9500-24Q-E
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40GBase-X
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP / QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	802.1X authentication,MACsec (hardware-based),Access Control Lists (ACLs),RADIUS/TACACS+,Control Plane Policing (CoPP),Secure Boot
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,RESTCONF

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-E is built for high-performance network environments requiring reliable 40Gbps connections. It is commonly used in enterprise cores and data centers where large amounts of data traffic need to be routed efficiently. Network administrators and IT professionals benefit from its robust Layer 3 features and extensive port density. Key Features Delivers 24 QSFP+ ports that handle 40 Gigabit Ethernet speeds for demanding network loads Includes Layer 3 routing protocols to support complex network topologies Designed to fit into standard 1U rack spaces for easy deployment Supports advanced security and automation features for network management Offers high availability with redundant power and fans This switch is often found in environments where data throughput and network reliability are critical, such as large enterprise networks and service provider backbones. It plays a key role in managing traffic between servers and network segments, helping maintain smooth operations and scalability.

Use Cases
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-E is deployed primarily in enterprise and data center core networks where high-speed, low-latency connectivity and advanced Layer 3 routing are critical. It serves organizations requiring robust aggregation and routing capabilities within their network infrastructure, particularly those handling large volumes of data traffic and virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Aggregating 40Gbps uplinks from multiple access switches in enterprise campus core layers. Supporting high-throughput east-west traffic in large data center environments with virtualization and heavy application loads. Implementing scalable routing and segmentation in service provider edge networks requiring multi-tenant support. Enabling high-speed interconnects for storage clusters and compute nodes in IT infrastructure deployments. Providing resilient, rack-mounted Layer 3 distribution for medium to large enterprise WAN aggregation points. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating high-capacity routing and switching in a compact 1U form factor, enabling scalable network growth. Its advanced Layer 3 features facilitate optimized traffic management and segmentation, supporting complex enterprise and data center topologies with demanding performance requirements.