Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch (C9500-24Q-E)

The Cisco C9500-24Q-E is an enterprise-class switch built to deliver next-generation performance and scalability for campus core, aggregation, and modern enterprise networks. As a Cisco switch engineered with 40 Gigabit Ethernet support, it provides high-density, high-throughput switching essential for dynamic enterprise campus infrastructures. Advanced network features and routing capabilities make the C9500-24Q-E a reliable cornerstone for secure and resilient connectivity. With a switching capacity of up to 1,920 Gbps and a forwarding rate reaching 1,440 Mpps, this switch is designed to power mission-critical applications and rapid data transfers in digital business environments. Optimized for demanding campus and IoT deployments, it enables organizations to meet the growing requirements of digital transformation, supporting robust IOT networking with low-latency data movement.

C9500-24Q-E specification

ModelC9500-24Q-E
BrandCisco
Switching CapacityUp to 1920 Gbps
Forwarding RateUp to 1440 Mpps
Total Number of MAC AddressesUp to 64,000
Total number of IPv4 routes Up to 64,000 indirect, 32,000 host
Total Number of IPv6 RoutesUp to 32,000 indirect, 16,000 host
QoS ACL ScaleUp to 18,000*
Security ACL ScaleUp to 18,000*
FNF EntriesUp to 512,000*
DRAM16 GB
Flash16 GB
VLAN IDs4,000
Jumbo frames9,198 bytes
Power Supply FeaturesSupport in the Catalyst 9500 Series
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in
Storage temperature-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Input Voltage90 to 264 VAC